Feel lonely and depressed, how to feel better?
i keep feeling, scared, lonely and depressed. i talk to a couple friends about how i feel but they don't help at all. they don't say anything that makes me feel better. im on my own in this. what can i do to feel better?
I feel lonely and depressed (I'm 14)?
14 is a hard age for many people because they're dealing with so many changes (to their body, thinking about relationships, about the future, etc.). It's not unusual to be depressed and lonely, but remember that things really will get better in time. I would encourage you to try to get involved in some school activities, such as theater, sports, arts or music clubs, etc. It's not only a way to meet people, it's also a way to find contentment within yourself. And at home, give some real thought to a hobby or interest. For instance, many people like to take photos, draw pictures, write stories, start a scrapbook; if you work at it for a few weeks, you'll start to see some improvement and it will be enjoyable (plus it's good for the brain). It's really important for anyone that they develop other interests because without other interests it's easy to dwell on all that is wrong. You sound like a very together person -- the fact that you sought help on your own says a lot about you -- so I think you will become happier once you're through the next year or so. I think it's great that you resisted the feeling of hurting yourself. People who hurt themselves are often trying to get another pain that is stronger than their emotional pain. If you still have a lot of those thoughts, talk with an adult you trust (a teacher, a counselor, a relative) and ask them how you might find programs that could help you. Most states have a lot of programs for people your age. You could also look into volunteer work, which will make you realize how valuable you are and it will help you want to take even better care of yourself. Time moves slowly when you're 14, but it does move, and before you know it you'll be 16, 18, and you'll discover that the world is better off because you as it is because of each of us. Someone once said that we don't know our destiny until we face the unique challenges that life puts in front of us. It sounds to me like you are facing the challenges, and just think how your courage in making your life better now will lead you into a good future with friends, work, and opportunities.
If I'm lonely and depressed, will a cat help me feel better?
I am 22 yrs old and living alone for the first time in my life. In these past 4 months, I have become very lonely and a bit antisocial. It is hard to make new friends and I find myself not even trying lately. I also sometimes get really scared at night when I come back home from work because it's soo quiet and disturbing in my old apartment...I'm scared to sleep sometimes. Will a cat help with my depression and fear?? We can't have dogs in my apt building... just cats or fish, and I don't think fish will help much... Is a cat right for me?
I'm 15 and I feel lonely and depressed. What can I do to make my life better?
I am very sorry to know that you are feeling this way! I hope you can change it very soon and here are some suggestions for what you can do to improve your life.Talk to your parents about how you feel. After all, they are the ones who care about you more than anyone and will support you.Speak to a psychologist. A lot of people feel depressed in their teen years ( I was no exception) and not understood and not appreciated. If you think that you have depression - a professional can help you. There is no shame in asking for help.Try new hobbies. That will shift your focus from being sad into doing something and you might meet people with the same interests.Write. No matter if you are writing short stories or do journaling - writing helps us to express ourselves and guides us through difficult times, plus putting your thoughts our on the paper instead of keeping them in your head will help you to look at the situation from a different angle.Volunteer. If you not sure how you can improve your own life at the moment, you can always help others to live better. And helping ones in need is one of the most rewarding experiences.Focus on your studies. I believe at the age of 15 you have a lot of big choices to make such as your future career and further studies, that will affect your future life. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, but dive into some research to make sure you are making a good choice.Meditate. I can stress enough how many positive effects does meditation have for our mind. Trying apps with guiding meditation to understand and process your feelings better.Don’t lose hope and take some action, I’m sure your life will take a positive turn soon! Good luck!
I feel depressed and lonely?
It's like all these changes keep happening In my life. I just wanna go back to my old life when i was happy and had no problems.. But I can't anymore, because I don't have any friends like I used to. I can't be myself around people anymore, it's like I have to put up a front. All these people I used to call my friends all have happy lives now, and I'm just bored with mines... Depressed.. It's hard right now because I don't have anybody to rely on. I can't trust no one. Ever since I transferred to a different school in a different city, it's like I went m.i.a on everyone. My old friends don't talk to me anymore, I don't go on social networks anymore, I don't really go out like I used to. I do have two "close friends" but they're more like acquaintances to me. I say that because I feel like I can't trust them. They live in the city i go to school at, but i Never really hang out with them, i live 20 mins away from the city. It's something telling me that they talk **** about me and use me for my car. And I can never feel comfortable or be myself around them. I used to have two bestfriends that I hung out with every single day and be my complete self around, but we fell apart ever since I left my old school. School is boring for me now. I go to a continuation school for only 5 hours, then go straight home and have nothing to do. It's hard for me to get a job, because I feel like I'm not emotionally stable yet to mature. You know? I'm not as close to my family anymore because they all live in different cities... Idk what to do anymore.
Why do I feel so depressed and lonely?
First of all, your question contains insufficient information. There can be “n" number of reasons of getting depressed and feeling lonely. What is it that is taking you into depression and you feel lonely?We all get depressed at certain stages of our life. And sometimes even for a reason which has no connection with the practical world. Loneliness however can can also be a reason but are you really lonely or is it your thinking that is making you feel like that? Here are some of the ways you can follow to tackle your depression.Make yourself involved in some positive activities. (Its hard but gotta try it)Do things which you love to and have passion for. (Singing, playing guitar, gym……. Whatever you like)Meet new and quality people from whom you can get matured ideas about life. ( not with losers whose only topic of discussion is mocking and backstabbing others and talking nonsense about girls)Share your problem with a closed one whom you trust but don't nag and repeat it everyday.Hang out with quality friends.Last but not the least, meditate. Trust me it will help you a lot. You will be able to concentrate on your work and start taking things positively.
I am feeling lonely and depressed. I am living alone, go to work alone, and rent a house alone. What should I do about this situation?
For about six months I was feeling the same way as you. My depression and sense of loneliness was a reaction to my situation at the time. Reactive depression means that you know the reasons that are making you feel depressed but have very little control over them at that particular time.If I am feeling depressed (not sleeping properly or too much, no energy, empty) then I break my feelings down into more manageable pieces, try to sort them into ; things I have some control over and those that I just don't have control over right now. So this is what I did;Living alone; as loneliness is isolation then I decided that I would advertise for a housemate . Don't just choose someone out of desperation because you are sharing your home with this person. I knew who would be a good fit for me and the new housemate and I get along well with mutual respect being very important.I wasn't going out enough so I went to the cinema by myself to see a film that I really wanted to see. I am now feeling better because I am working on myself. Baby steps.Next I looked up groups with similar interests to me in the local paper and I am working on joining one. I am not forcing anyone to be to befriend me out of sympathy but dealing with the feeling of being depressed and slowly but surely building my confidence back up.I began to eat better and getting more exercise. I have a dog who has been my saviour. Even a ten minute walk makes you feel better. This even helps your sleep. I have found that having a pet that depends on you, gives meaning to your life. A dog will shower you with love and adoration in return for attention and nourishment from you, it's primarily caregiver.On the days that I am off work, I only allow myself an extra hour of sleep and get up. It's important to find a routine when you are feeling depressed as this gives structure to our lives and we need it.For the things that I no control over like my daughter moving interstate then I write down what I feel, cry and go through the healing process of acceptance. It's what she has to do and I have to accept that.I hope this helps you in some way.
Does life get any better for us lonely, depressed high school guys, after we graduate?
High school is a totally crazy planet that you are exiled on for about 700 plus days. On this planet everything trivial is made to seem important and everything right and true is seen as wrong and false. Just imagine that you are a sane person whose mission is to find other sane persons who see how superficial this planet it. Once your exile is over you will find that everything you are good at is appreciated. Just remember “time heals all wounds and wounds all heels.” Meaning that when you go back for your 10th reunion you will see what happens to those who judged you so harshly in high school. I wouldn’t go to more than one or two; it gets depressing to be with those whose lives peaked in high school.
I m lonely and depressed ? I feel worthless?
Im a 21 year old female. I have no friends. I ve never been on a date. I went away to college thinking it would help me , but it s only made me realize that problems follow you everywhere. I never talk in class, and my grades are low. I feel worthless, I mean nothing to anyone, I m just an odd unlike able person. I feel so depressed and nothing will help. I ve tried therapy, I ve tried medication. Nothing works. I even have multiple online accounts looking for friends and no one will agree to meet me.
I'm 15, Lonely and depressed, what should I do?
I have read all the answers, but I would like to take a different approach and tell you something from my own life.That summer my daughter was 13. She was the best in her school, and as those were the post-war times here, I had to work very much, so I didn't even know she had a problem when one day she told me, 'Mom, I am so lonely'.Now, loneliness is a very usual occurrence with teenage kids, so I asked her why. She told me that no one called her to go out, or to just hang on together and such. So, I stopped for a sec and asked her if she had any girls in her class she liked. She said she did, but they simply didn't invite her anywhere.The best advice I could think of at that moment was to tell her that she herself should try to call some of them and invite them home, or somewhere out, to watch a good movie and such. Then she asked me what would happen if they refuse her. I told her to just keep trying, and she would be sure to find a friend who would like to be with her.About two weeks later our home was full of laughter and giggles of her friends. The problem was, you know, that they all thought her being too smart and they were afraid to invite her anywhere because they thought SHE would refuse them.Now, 20 years later, those girls are her 'sisters', all but one are married, some even having kids, but they still meet each others every Saturday and Sunday. Not to mention that I was very popular with them because if they had any problem, my daughter would tell them, 'Let's go to my mom, she will surely know what to do'. I do love those young women as if they were all my own daughters, and they know that auntie Vesna is always here for them. My daughter is the only one who has the highest education, because at the end of this calendar year she is to become a PhD. She works at the university, and has a wonderful husband. So, just give some of your schoolmates a try. I am sure you can learn a lot from them, as well as they from you. And in no time you will forget your depression and loneliness. Perhaps you do have the same problem my daughter had - you are a very good student and perhaps they think you would not like to be with them. Think about each of your colleagues one by one, and find a few of them you could communicate with. You will be amazed how quickly the things will change.