I am completely depressed and feeling helpless?
Make an appointment with a specialist or general practitioner. This is coming from one, who is walking the path.At least 50% of clinical depression is genetic. It has nothing to do with lack of willpower. Also, as in my case depression can be caused from an insult to the brain (TBI). All efforts to control your anxiety/depression should be initiated by medical personnel. Too, a great majority of the time if you have anxiety, you also have depression. The number one health problem in the world today is stress; consequently, all steps should be taken to control it.You can also use countless non-chemical means to cope with stress. Some, and this is a short list, are: avoid negative people; don’t rely on your memory - write it down; make duplicate keys; say no more often; simplify meal time; always make copes of important papers; ask for help with jobs you don’t like; break large tasks into bite size portions; smile; pet your dog/cat; don’t know all the answers; say something nice to someone; say hello to a stranger; ask a friend for a hug; practice breathing slowly; stand up and stretch; strive for excellence NOT perfection; don’t worry what other people are thinking about you, because they are NOT thinking about you (you are not the center of the universe); ask someone to be your vent-partner; talk less and listen more; watch a sunset; know your limitations and let others know them too; Always have a plan B; memorize a joke; clean out one closet; write a note to a friend far away; remember that stress is an attitude; remember you always have options; have a support network of people; quit trying to fix other people; get enough sleep; freely praise other people; relax - take one day at a time…you have the rest of your life.Please know if you have clinical depression, these “de-stressors” and many more should be used along with prescribed medication….NOT in lieu of prescribed medication.Should you care to read about my battle with anxiety/depression, take a look at the ebook on Amazon Kindle, Rise Above: Conquering Adversities. It’s had very good reviews. Too, it’s only 99 cents…
Overdue, feeling depressed and hopeless??
i am 40 weeks 4 days pregnant now. and i have no contractions well hardly any, am not dilated (wasnt last friday anyway), am only 20 percent effaced, cervix is still hard and high up and closed. baby isnt dropped either just head down. I am starting to think she''ll be stuck in me 4ever and other irrational thoughts. I see my ob again on july 9th and she will then officially schedule me for an induction for a couple days after (hopefully no later than the 13th, by then I'll be 11 days overdue!) I have fears the induction wont turn out and I'll be in labor for a week or something. I am sick of hearing "she'll come when she's ready" "a first pregnancy can last up to 42 weeks" (gail d that refers to you) "your body will know when it's time (it obviosuly doesnt seem to), and "your due date could be off by a couple of weeks" (no, bc I found out I was pregnant when I was 4 weeks along) i just want all of this to end so I can have my baby and I dont want 2b pregnant anymore.
I'm 26 years old, severely depressed and feel pretty hopeless. What can I do?
Our generation has been programmed to have such high expectations. We are the best of the best. We can do anything we want. Each of us is unique and a magnificent individual, and will be someday a superstar of some sort. We will move mountains and take civilization to new heights. That's how we have been programmed. And that's our mindset. I firmly believe that I am superior, best of the best, and capable of achieving the most extraordinary feats. I bet you think the same way about yourself. So do other billions of people. Well, guess what. We're not at all so special. Most of us are mediocre, only THINKING of ourselves to be exceptionally gifted. This huge gap between reality and expectation is disastruous: so many young people are feeling lost, with an underused potential, poor, depressed, demotivated. I can't blame my parents, nor their entire generation. After the hardship they have been through, the potential they saw in us was simply astounding. To them, we really were the shining stars of a lifetime. But that wasn't realistic. It defined false hopes, dreams and expectations in ourselves, which are now kicking us back as disappointments and failures against some utopic ideal. Scale down your expectations. Think short term. Split your big goals in achievable steps, and celebrate each of them. Get through the day and be grateful for your achievements, as small and mundane as they may seem. A castle is built by many, many small bricks. Realize that you have to follow through on laying each brick, every day, so that someday you will have a castle. Or a fort. Or just a pretty house - who's there to judge. It's yours, and be proud of it.
Why does watching my little pony make me depressed? [MLP]?
so i know that its considered imature to watch child catroons if ur 15 turning 16 but ive been watching this show for about a couple weeks now and i just got to the point where ive finished every episode on youtube. the problem is that for the past couple of days, ive felt sad because its almost like i miss the characters in the show. i feel disconnected from their world [equestria] as if i want it to be real and im sadened that it isnt. i feel a wave of hopelessness whenever i think of the show or the happy moments in it and it makes me sad that it isnt real. i feel like ive been exposed to so much good in this show that its hard to find happiness in the real world. i love the show a lot and it makes me feel hopeless when there is only a new episode every saturday. i also suffer from mild depression. i think that this feeling of sadness from mlp is just the simple feeling of missing a friend or multiple friends but my depression makes it worse. i just feel hopeless and lost whenever this feeling of sadness hits me. something in me just wants the characters and the world of equestria to be real and it seems like i cant deal with the fact that they arent. i hear how funny this sounds and im aware but its a feeling that i simply cannot control. but the other thing is i dont want to stop watching the show because its one of my favorites. i think of everything the characters say like quotes and such and it makes me happy but the fact that it doesnt exist saddens me and i cant stop thinking about it. i really need some help on how to ease this problem. it also could hav been that i watched all the episodes one after the other. i did take a break after episode 16 for about a week to see if i would be ok when i didnt have anymore to watch and i felt sorta sad for about a week but it went away. and i decided that i could handle all of them. but now the feeling is here again and wont leave. i just want to be able to watch the show and have no other ties to it. help plz :3
I'm depressed, hopeless, feel lonely, have no friends?
ok first of you need to get off the pain killers. they are just gonna make it worse in the long run. second, you need to learn how to love yourself before you start worrying about friends. i know its going to be hard but just start simple. find one thing that you like about yourself and build off of that. for instance you sound like a really genuine caring person. most people can't say that so that makes you special! when you start discovering that you actually are a great person then you will see why people want to be your friend and that will allow you to open up more. and nobody really has people to hang out with every night. finding a hobby is a great way to keep yourself busy and meet people with your same interests! as for those old friends, it sounds like you just had an unfortunate bunch. dont think that everyone will be like that. and have you tried dating someone? a significant other is always a good support system. just love yourself first. dont pay attention to little articles because half of them dont even know what they are talking about. block out all the negative thoughts and know that you are a great person and anyone would be lucky to be your friend! i hope everything turns around and starts going better for you soon!! and even if it doesnt feel like it, there are people who love you and worry about you so let them help!
I am 25, not yet settled and depressed about my career. I have written a lot of competitive exams and failed in all the exams. What should I do?
Sadly… This is life. My mom always tells me that Life isnt a golden platter. Everyone has a bad phase in life and this is just your bad phase. the way it came, it’ll go as well.Let me tell you my story. A bachelor and Masters Degree from a Top B School in India. Second Masters degree from Abroad. I am still jobless. Everyday I see my friends as compared to whom I am way much smarter working in really good firms in Mumbai and Delhi. When I wake up and I see people getting dressed and leaving for Office, I feel someone is piercing my chest with a very sharp knife. But I am helpless. I have given nearly 150 job applications, 20 interviews but still at the last moment some shit happens and I lose it.When this Wasn’t enough, the Love of my life turned out to be a hopeless cheating loser. When I somehow managed to cope with these two sorrows, I lost a Family Member.Hence, I sometimes feel like screaming at God for doing so bad with me for no fault of mine. I believe that every human has an emotional threshold, which once crossed, we fall apart.This is life mate. Everywhere u see you will find injustice and unfairity but we have to live with it. I trust myself that academically I was Smart, hardworking and today the only problem is luck isn’t on my side. Its the same to you. Its just your bad phase and everything is gonna pass soon and you’ll see success in your career. You are just 25, you have a long way to go. To hell with all the negative minded people in your life. Don’t be very hard on yourself. Just have a little more patience. Trust me when I say this - “ONE DAY, EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY.”
Im 20 and feel hopeless?
Sensitive person > low self esteem > starts to pick out thier own flaws > cuts off social contact because (afraid of what people would think of them) or (just very shy) > depression. Thats how it went for me. So basically, my point here is that before you try to put yourself out there again, you've got to pull up your self esteem again. Usually, thats your appearance. 1) Go on a diet. Work out, eat healthier and google different diet ideas. 2) Clean up. Treat yourself to some shopping and maybe a new haircut. It gives the impression of a whole new start. 3) Apply for jobs or start smaller like volunteering at local places. Its a great way to brush up social skills, gain experience and to participate in your community. 4) At your job, thats the prime place to make new friends. Just ask plenty of questions about them and expand whenever you guys have in common. Friends/colleagues can introduce you to more friends and etc. Support from people online can help. There are many sites where you can talk to people who feel the same way as you and usually, it helps lift some weight off your shoulders. Most importantly, you have to overcome yourself. You can have a job and friends, but still feel terrible because you aren't the way you want to be. I found that just being around people more makes me feel a whole lot better than when I'm at home, depressed and alone. And you should join the army. Take the oppurtunities that come your way. I know all this sounds super cheesy and just seems like bull, but its true. You'll find your way:) <3
Im REALLY DEPRESSED. I killed a mouse?
I heard noises in my kitchen and saw a mouse so i went and got mouse traps (quick death) set them and went to sleep. I woke in the morn and it caught the mouse right on the tail and the mouse was all dirty like it was rolling trying to get away and it peed itself. It was fat and gross but still it was a life. When i walk to my classes i avoid stepping on these big ants and i probably look retarted doing little dances down the path on the way to school. Idk i dont like thinkin about their suffering. Nor killing but i dont want these mice 0_o What should i do to....i guess compromise with my spiritual feelings towards these pests. Thanks!