I'm not depressed, but I just seem to be floating through life?
Hey you just wrote down everything I was thinking. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;... The only difference between yours and my question is that I don't have any replies. I know the feeling and it sucks. Like I'm here with no purpose or anything to do. I thought I'd get over it but that's not even remotely the case. Maybe some miracle will come my way before I graduate. I have the desire that it does come true because graduation will be just around the corner. I also wonder what happens when I die. My mom said that she talks to God but i've never heard anything. If there is and afterlife of some sort I just hope I'm not bored then too. Maybe you could look up some stuff about finding what's on the other side to try occupy time. That's what I do. Just look up random questions that pop into my head throughout the day like "Why do we hiccup" "Why do nails turn purple when we're cold" "Where did the myth that cats have 9 lives come from" etc
How can I act depressed?
Stop sleeping for a day or three. Stop eating, or force yourself to eat. Or, eat too much.Think of every single thing you love and enjoy and quit doing them. They're no longer fun for you.Have a hard time concentrating and finding words.Suicidal tendency is a personal and silent thing. The people around me only know about my suicide plans is because I did the unthinkable and told them to remain open, honest and transparent. Two guys I knew, one I knew very well, kept silent and completed their suicide leaving behind a fallout of unimaginable proportions. However, there tends to be an increase in talk about death, even the thought of taking off or disappearing forever.Let your grades begin to slip.Stop talking.Don't participate.Avoid social gatherings.Put on a mask and pretend you're ok.Skip school, a lot.These are all behaviours of depression. There are more. But behaviours are not symptoms. The symptoms of depression are much, much worse.I don't suggest you test this out. It's in bad taste. Although, I find it both interesting, but also a little insulting. However, looking at the topics you placed this question under, I can also find appreciation for your wanting to form an understanding. Then again this mixed bag of things I feel about your experiment could be my depression talking.My depression is very serious. As is others suffering severely from this debilitating disease. We're already stigmatized and marginalized as it is. So, pretending to be depressed can further add to the ignorance in some people. I'm not saying don't do it. I think more thought and planning needs to be involved.If you're planning to maintain this facade for any length of time, it can place a heavy burden on you. Your test describes Method Acting and that is a very dangerous form of acting that does a number on those who practice it. These actors require extended times for respite.To be honest, I cannot suggest that you go through with the test at this point.
How do I act calm and not seem depressed, anxious and confused? My boyfriend of the last nine years is dying, I'm afraid (post cardiac arrest), I don't want him to see how freaked out about it all I am.
Oh hun… I know this is hard. It will not get any easier. You go right up to him. Look him in the eye's and tell him. Tell him every anxious thought, every confused word you hear, every depressed moment that you are feeling. You tell him that you love him more then you ever dared to dream you could, you tell him your scared and overwhelmed and do not want to go on without him! Tell him every little thing that has been hurting you and digging into you since all of this started! Cry, cry and cry….Then listen sweetheart….listen to what he tells you back…listen to his words, listen to the tone, listen to his afflictions. Look into his eyes, see what he is telling you, see the concern he has for you! Melt at the love the shines for you!When you are both done and you have said the words that need to be said. You take his hand, look him in the eye and say…(even if you are told there is no hope.) Alright love, we are in this fight together. I'm not giving up are you? And he will see your love, your strength and determination and draw on that. Will it add time? I can not answer that.But do not let fear of his passing make you miss it. You are so much stronger then you think you are… He knows it, I believe we all know it. You need to know it now hun! Go stand with him…
Can people with depression seem happy?
My friend says she is depressed(not diagnosed) but when she is around friends she is all happy and giggly. The thing is she is always trying to make plans, which is weird because I have been diagnosed with moderate to severe depression and I cannot fake happy ever.. I isolate, I never make plans and say no when invited places because I sleep, and when I do accept it is living hell to be with people when I go through depression. I mean I believe she is depressed because she self injures and so do I. We are both 14 and I have had re-occurring depression since the second grade. So I was just wondering can most people fake happiness? Why can't I?
Why does my 8 week old puppy seem depressed?
Just imagine the trauma your puppy is going through at the moment what with leaving his mother and siblings and carted off to a new environment with strange people and dogs there. Some really bold puppies can take this in their stride whilst other more sensitive souls will find it hard to adjust for a while. Don`t force him to play. Give him a quiet place like a crate or a playpen where he can view what is going on around him but has the security of a den to help him feel safe. Give him another day or two and he will have settled down more and feel more confident and you may wish he wasn`t quite so lively!!! As long as he is eating ok there is not a lot to worry about. Do make sure you keep up with his worming routine though. Hope this helps. More info>>>http://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=sea...
People tell me I seem depressed and nervous, by my face. That is not so. How do I look jolly?
Firstly, I wanted to say that you are under no obligation to be jolly if you are not feeling jolly. If you are feeling jolly, it usually will show. I can understand, though , how someone who is feeling more neutral would be tired of people asking if they are anxious or depressed. It is rather rude of these people to say such a thing, though! One option you always have is to ignore these people.If you do want to change your facial presentation, Amina and Sally have given some good ideas. Observing what your subconscious thoughts are, and working to change your subconscious thoughts if they are negative, will change more than just your facial expression. You will feel less anxious and will have a brighter mood. We generally have an ongoing dialog going on in our subconscious. When you learn to pay attention to it, you may find that you are talking to yourself in a mean spirited way that you would never put up with from anyone else. There are cognitive therapy and workbooks that can help you to learn new skills in this area.You might also want to do facial scrunching and stretching several times a day to relax tight muscles. Do you have TMJ issues? Do you carry tension in your jaw and grind teeth at night? A discussion with your dentist at your next visit might tell you this. If you do, you might benefit from a night teeth guard. If you have jaw, neck, or facial pain, there is a book on Amazon that I have heard good things about. “The TMJ Healing Plan” by Cynthia Peterson. I have used some of her suggestions successfully and my physical therapist now recommends this book for his clients.Some people simply have droopy skin that falls into frowns. Does your skin stretch easily? There are several Connective Tissue Disorders that cause stretchy skin. A few of them can also cause more serious problems, so if you have very stretchy skin, you may want to look into this.
My parents think I'm depressed! What should I do?
My parents think that I'm depressed. They keep asking me if I ever feel depressed, or if I ever feel happy. They even asked my sister if I ever seem 'depressed' at school, or when I'm with my friends. I'm not happy ALL the time, but I'm definitely not sad all the time, either. In my opinion, they're just mistaking my moodiness for depression. I mean, it's not like I sit alone all day in my room, thinking about how meaningless life is. I just don't know what to do. My parents are now asking me, 'Would you know if you were depressed?' Everytime they bring it up, I just get upset and angry that they'd even ask that. To make matters worse, my sister is now agreeing with my parents, but I think she's only doing it to mess with me. Anyways, is there anything I can do to assure them that I'm NOT depressed? I would really appreciate any feedback.
Should I keep telling my friend he’s not depressed and just sad? His reason doesn’t seem like a reason and I myself have been depressed but he keeps telling me I don’t know everything and that he hasn’t told me everything but I’ve been depressed.
Whoa, wait.. WHAT?!?Are you a medical professional or a licensed counselor? No? Then STOP what you are doing right this minute. If you’ve never dealt with depression, actual clinical depression you are the very LAST Person who has any business dictating what’s right and what’s wrong when someone expresses to you that they are depressed.Human beings are individuals. One size DOES NOT fit all. What may seem trivial to you: “doesn’t seem like a reason to be depressed” is not. Not only are you not qualified to diagnose or treat depression, you seem to be a pretty poor friend if you can’t even accept what you are being told without trivializing it.If you care for your friend at all, simply BE THERE for them.