What do you pople do when you get seriously depressed?

[nitrousninja]

For about the past week I've been very depressed about my life;where it is and where its going. I try to stay positive and focused but it doesn't last very long. Its mostly because of my biggest regret in life. Not being focused in school. It kept me out of college and basically screwed up any chance of normal life schedule. I'm 26 and about to go back to get a degree but just about every waking moment reminds me that I didn't do it right the first time(even though I know a lot of it isn't my fault) Right now I'm trying to work myself out of debt at a company that is filled with the least positive and hopeful people ever and I'll have to wait until I can afford to find a better job. I also don't have any "true" friends anymore. I don't have anyone to call and say this to and I'm not that close to my family either. I dont wnat to feel this way, I want to be happy and excited about life. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions about how to combat this? Thanks in advance, Matt.

 

[Supradude]

i'd reply, but i usually just wallow in depression for long periods of time, not much help to ya ... = P

 

[BoberFett]

After consuming vast quantities of alcohol for the past couple months, I think I can safely say that's not the answer.

Find a girl, someone to share your life with.

If that's not immediate enough, what about volunteer work? Not only do you feel good for having helped someone else, you'll be more positive about your life when you see what some others have to deal with. Your life will look like a cakewalk.

 

Welcome to life.
Indulge in what you like.
Forget about it.
IF your not foused on school, then why stress and keep kicking yourself?

 

[Viper GTS]

My first suggestion would be to go see a doctor. Let them decide whether it's situation based, or whether you have a medical problem.

Other than that, though, what's helped me the most has been my best friend (and hopefully future wife). My relationship with her is usually the only thing that keeps me going, the only thing that makes life worth living. Sharing every detail of your life with someone, someone who actually cares about it, can make a big difference. Not to mention that it's really nice to have somebody to say "Hey! Guess what... I love you..." when things seem at their worst.

Good luck, I know exactly what you're going through.

Viper GTS

 

[Total Refected Power]

The first thing is that you are very young. After your new round of schooling there are many years to have multiple careers! Don't worry about timetables. That's nonsense. Going back to school is a great start. Learn from your mistakes from the first time and you will do much better and value it this time around.

See the job for what it is and revel in the fact that you are just passing through. Helped me get through some awkard situtations. Family is still family and give it a try. I am sure you can build stronger bonds with a little effort.

Join a club, take a class and you;ll meet friends. I don't know anyone who isn't looking for a good friend!

Give yourself a break but get started on those changes. Time is passing anyhow!

Post here a lot and make new friends as well!

 

[Triumph]

here here on the depression swallowing! anyway, as for getting a late start on your degree, think of it this way: the next 4 years are going to pass anyway. think about it for a while.

 

[toph99]

i know how you feel. i just try to keep myself busy and not think about it(weight lifting, play UT, something like that) and listen to music that fits my mood(which doesn't usually help)

 

[Namuna]

nitrousninja,

MAN! I feel ya bud! I'm far away from family and all my good friends have scattered the States and have their own lives.

But the thing I keep reminding myelf is I GOTTA GET OUT!!! Meet people, do things, find out what the hell there is in this world that I LIKE! And for GAWD sakes man, GET AWAY from those negative people! I know you can't get away from them at work, but you gotta get them out of your mind after work.

You live anywhere in the Massachusetts area? We should hang out and beat up old ladies and little girls, that always cheers me up.

 

[eakers]

turn around, touch the ground, move that booty to the sound.

*kat. <-- she takes premieum dude premieum!