You know what I'm looking forward too?
Valentine's Day
lool
Well, at least last year I got a "If you wanna screw around..." text. Too bad she was batshit insane.
lol. Surprisingly, that day doesn't affect me as much as my birthday or Christmas.
Anyways, do you have trouble getting girls? You seem to me like a good looking easy going guy. At least that's the impression I've had from the times I've seen you post and the pics thread.
I would happily welcome the state of depression and loneliness accompanied with years of depression and aloneness(Which i was well aware of in my early 20s)
I however am in a state of loneliness coming out of a bad marriage and being a full time dad. Its very much more potent and in my gut at all times. No amount of anything the past 8 months has made the vast hole I feel seem manageable.
It's almost the sense of loss I would imagine a widow would feel. I can't numb this feeling of anxiety. Everything reminds me of my family and the times we shared making memories of a lifetime. Working for a future. Now its all just like a bad nightmare.
You have a kid now. Thats your fuel
Be happy making him/her happy
]They're my step kids[/B] that I raised as my own. Its a messed up situation.
So a few days back I had... I don't know what to call it.
But I guess screaming and crying on my bathroom floor in the dark isn't normal.
It was bad.
I just want to be happy.
So a few days back I had... I don't know what to call it.
But I guess screaming and crying on my bathroom floor in the dark isn't normal.
It was bad.
I just want to be happy.
Argh, went to a boxing class today and it was awesome, I really really liked it. But then I found out about a $200 one-time signup fee + hour drive roundtrip + $65 monthly for a two year contract. Nope. You need money for everything in this world :\ guess I'm sticking with the backyard weight set.
I also wanted to do it because it was something social. I commute to college from my mom's house, the program I'm in is 99% male. And I just want to put myself in a situation where I can meet new people, especially girls. Because I get discouraged that I've never had the experiences I feel like I should've had. Went to an all-boys high school and then spent two years of college all depressed and alone. And now that I'm no longer suicidal and have better coping mechanisms and only get depressed maybe a quarter of what I used to, I can't seem to find any girls now. I do have an interview tomorrow at a restaurant, hopefully that goes well. It's for a server position and they make good money there, not to mention it's social.
So a few days back I had... I don't know what to call it.
But I guess screaming and crying on my bathroom floor in the dark isn't normal.
It was bad.
I just want to be happy.
I know the feel. Once I just sat on the floor of my room reclining on the wall crying![]()
It sucked.
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You know what guys. I wanted to say I've been feeling a bit better lately. I changed my eating habits, I don't know if that has anything to do with one's behavior, but I don't feel as depressed as before. Of course it will probably come back, but I feel that has some effect. Maybe I'm just imagining things.
My birthday was some weeks ago, I got sick and depressed. Stayed in bed all day long. I've never really cared about my own birthdays, but it was still kind of weird doing nothing and feeling like shit while knowing almost everyone is happy, having parties, dinner or something.
I'd love to go back to college, but in all honesty the only reason I'd want to go back would be to do what I missed. Part-time could work though, but I feel I'd have to pick a subject that compliments art/animation.
Anyway thanks for all the advice! It's certainly nice to hear it all. Hopefully the future will be bright, and that I'll be able to live it how I want to live it!
Also I'm not sure what it is, but my OCD has been in overdrive worrying about my health at the moment. It changes all the time but I currently have an irrational fear that I have diabetes, and the more I worry about it the worse my "symptoms" become. I don't have the main symptoms (needing to drink a lot/urinate a lot), but because I have poor circulation (like my dad) I have some of the same symptoms you'd get. The moment my mind randomly jumped to the conclusion that I had it was the moment it all hit me, and whenever I have a clearer mindset (like today) the "symptoms" diminish.
Another problem I have is an incredibly low libido, but I assume that's probably just related to all of my fears at the moment? I've been mentally very stressed for the past couple of months, and the last thing my mind is thinking about is women. Perhaps my body has also given up hope of ever being able to get anywhere with a girl? I don't know.
Meh.
Edit: Also don't quote this post if possible, since I'll probably get rid of it at some point out of embarrassment.
You know, all of you are talking of crying as if it was bad, and sometimes I wish I could cry. The last time I did was like 10 years ago and even when I'm feeling terrible I just can't.
I'm also regretfully incapable of crying. Unless I'm watching something about animal abuse or a sick cat or something. Only then do the manly tears flow. I've had some life-altering miseries inflicted on me recently and can barely muster an emotion besides anger that subsides in seconds. Sometimes I just kind of sit there and chuckle at how bad my situation is. I feel very nihilistic (again, unless it's about cats).
You should cut carbs from your diet.
Also, if you have poor circulation, you should drink some green tea, it's good for health in general and lowering blood sugar as well. Cayenne can be great for circulation as well.
I'm probably going to get some Matcha green tea today.
Also, the liver herbs supplementation really seems to keep me from becoming extremely despaired and hopeless like it did before. It is advertised as a mood elevator and really does seem to work. It's from a reputable company.
And definitely count me in to the bad-birthday-brigade. I'm going to turn 30 before the end of the year. Although I always decline any sort of party, I have lots of family that always acknowledge it at Sunday meals or drop in for a quick visit. Usually I'm fine with that, they know I don't want the attention so they don't make a big deal of it, but this year I'm just totally dreading any acknowledgement whatsoever of this horrible milestone. My birthday is very near Christmas so I know I'm going to hear about it. Fuck.
If you are depressed and you see no way out, I think the best thing to do is to accept to stop thinking about what makes you depressed for a moment. Breathe, and don't look for an answer today, just take it easy and let the day go by, there is no rush. It's better to think of these things on your own accord, and not when you feel down.
What's wrong?I wasbna die
I always feel like sleep makes me depressed. I am most likely to be useless first thing in the morning. let's see hwo long I can go without sleep. oh god so muc hwork to do.
Months ago I was thinking that being alone was no big deal, but seriously, I can't take this anymore. I can't remember the last time I went to the art museum here, I suppose it was last year. It usually has some good exhibitions, but since recently, I just can't enjoy it. What's the point of geeking out about an art installation if I literally have no one to share it with? It's not fun, I don't know anyone who likes the same things I do. There're a shitload of movies coming soon and it's not interesting to go and see them by myself. I have friends, but to be honest I don't have a lot in common with them, we go to the movies and when we get out of the theater I want to talk about the characters, cinematography, just something and they're like "cool movie, right? let's do something else". Almost everything I do or like, is starting to become so fucking boring it's getting unbearable. It's sad, it's pathetic that I've met a lot of people and I haven't found someone to share my stuff with, not a SO, not even friends.
Aside from the fact that I don't fit anywhere, neither with straight or gay people and that my friendships are not exactly satisfying; as most people here, I don't think I'll ever have a chance to be with someone who really likes me. I don't think I'm ugly, but I look like a fucking 15 year old boy and no one takes me seriously. Really. The last time I remember there was someone who liked me, it was, well, some of my teachers, and by that I mean 50+ yo guys. Yeah, in plural, it's happened a lot. It seems I only have luck with much older guys, but no one around my age actually cares about me. And no, even if I like guys, I don't like the idea of being with an old man.
So I'm unemployed, I need new friends, I need a bf/gf, no one cares about me, I'm also sure that I should add my family to the list of people who don't care about me. My mom's a bitch always saying mean stuff that makes me feel worse. Only one of my friends realized I'm depressed, but I don't feel like telling him all of this and also he was quick to change the subject when that came up. I don't think he wants to hear this. The sad(dder) part of this is that everyone is always telling me their problems, supposedly I'm a good listener, and I'm always trying to help, but when I need it it's as if I don't know anyone. This is one of those moments when I feel so fucking bad I wish I could cry. Maybe it's all my fault. I want to sleep all day long just to forget about everything, but the last few days I've slept so much that I can't keep doing this.
A regular sleep schedule makes a huge difference, personally.
A few pages back, someone posted this statement, that depressed people actually hate themselves. It's not that the world hate us, it's just we hate ourselves.
I personally can relate to this. A few weeks ago was my birthday, that time I felt like crap, felt a little bit suicidal, just like my usual self. That day, 3 girls from my class actually remember my birthday, and asked me to celebrate together.
I'm very thankful for all of that, but I don't know why I still feel like a total crap. I feel I don't deserve all of that attention. I'm an introvert person and not very social. Sometimes I do feel lonely, but I really don't know how to connect with people. I can't get really close to someone, it's like what they called hedgehog dilemma.
Right now I really don't know how to get away from this HELL, I'm scared that sooner or later I might become more depressed and do something stupid.
I don't really want to go and seek help from doctor, because I don't want to be labeled as someone who has a mental disease. It would make my family sad and more worried about me. That's the last thing I want to happen to them.
Do you have any other suggestion on how to cure depression?
PS. sorry for all this random ramblings, I just need to vent out for a moment
A few pages back, someone posted this statement, that depressed people actually hate themselves. It's not that the world hate us, it's just we hate ourselves.
I personally can relate to this. A few weeks ago was my birthday, that time I felt like crap, felt a little bit suicidal, just like my usual self. That day, 3 girls from my class actually remember my birthday, and asked me to celebrate together.
I'm very thankful for all of that, but I don't know why I still feel like a total crap. I feel I don't deserve all of that attention. I'm an introvert person and not very social. Sometimes I do feel lonely, but I really don't know how to connect with people. I can't get really close to someone, it's like what they called hedgehog dilemma.
Right now I really don't know how to get away from this HELL, I'm scared that sooner or later I might become more depressed and do something stupid.
I don't really want to go and seek help from doctor, because I don't want to be labeled as someone who has a mental disease. It would make my family sad and more worried about me. That's the last thing I want to happen to them.
Do you have any other suggestion on how to cure depression?
PS. sorry for all this random ramblings, I just need to vent out for a moment
Right now I really don't know how to get away from this HELL, I'm scared that sooner or later I might become more depressed and do something stupid.
I don't really want to go and seek help from doctor, because I don't want to be labeled as someone who has a mental disease. It would make my family sad and more worried about me. That's the last thing I want to happen to them.
Do you have any other suggestion on how to cure depression?
Exact same thing with mental diseases like depression: you have to take certain medications and see certain doctors to function properly. Of course, there is one huge, unfortunate difference between mental and physical diseases: we have a far better understanding of the physical ones. Diabetic? Insulin. But if you're depressed? Shit, here's a couple dozen different types of pills, not all of them work for everyone, and it'll probably take you a few years to finally find the best combination for you.
I disagree that mental diseases always require medication. In this case they are different from physical diseases; what Insulin is to diabetics isn't the same as Benzos/SSRIs is to depression. They can temporarily help, but they won't solve the problem in the long run.
But I agree that seeing a psychotherapist (rather then a psychiatrist) should be the first step.
This is going to sound weird, but I'm not usually a dreamer when I sleep. Yet ever since I started taking Fluoxetine I've been having dreams much more frequently.
I'm not sure if this is the right place, if not someone tell me and I'll take it off as an edit mistake.
I had many traumatic experiences over the course of my life that I won't go into; but suffice to say my trust in people is almost close to 0 as a result of these experiences.
Depression doesn't help these things at all especially when I think everyone is going to leave and betray me (funny enough, they eventually do out of no fault of mine...)
How do people trust in a friend or someone you know, keep in mind that depression is messing with you at the same time?
That's something that you build over years of time. Everyone has people they call "friends" who are really acquaintances that come and go. Real friends are people you have known for an extended period of time that would do the same for you as you would do for them. Trust in them is just something that develops over time...I know it can be hard to put your trust in someone else, especially when it has previously been violated. However, it is important to continue to reach out to others. Eventually you'll find that one person or group of people who you have complete confidence in and vice versa.I'm not sure if this is the right place, if not someone tell me and I'll take it off as an edit mistake.
I had many traumatic experiences over the course of my life that I won't go into; but suffice to say my trust in people is almost close to 0 as a result of these experiences.
Depression doesn't help these things at all especially when I think everyone is going to leave and betray me (funny enough, they eventually do out of no fault of mine...)
How do people trust in a friend or someone you know, keep in mind that depression is messing with you at the same time?
You probably just didn't remember your dreams, that's fairly common.This is going to sound weird, but I'm not usually a dreamer when I sleep. Yet ever since I started taking Fluoxetine I've been having dreams much more frequently.