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How to overcome depression
14 years ago
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Hey FA... I'm a bit depressed these days. Not about anything in particular, but it always turns into something a little more than it should, and I know I cause a lot of issues. It's something that's a part of me, and I'm trying very hard to not let it get to me. Ultimately, what happens is that I kind of cry to myself on my bed. No lie. I don't feel much better after it either.
Usually, what it comes down to is that I want a lot of people to be proud of me when I do something. And I know I sound like an attention whore, I probably am, but I also know that I'm not the only person out there looking for recognition. But what I'm really looking for, is not recognition from anyone, but from people around me, who I mean something special to. I wish it wasn't the case, but I feel like I constantly need to be told that I'm doing great, or to keep at something. And it makes me feel a little bit better. Like I can press on.
For the few friends I have, I just want to make them proud. That's my biggest thing... but I want to stop. I wanna start thinking more for myself, instead of depending on other people to give me the strength to move on. I feel a bit weak that I can't. Admitting this is kind of tough, because I know I get really competitive for attention from people who mean something to me, but I want to find a way to stop being depressed and letting myself think way too much.
Can you guys help me?
Usually, what it comes down to is that I want a lot of people to be proud of me when I do something. And I know I sound like an attention whore, I probably am, but I also know that I'm not the only person out there looking for recognition. But what I'm really looking for, is not recognition from anyone, but from people around me, who I mean something special to. I wish it wasn't the case, but I feel like I constantly need to be told that I'm doing great, or to keep at something. And it makes me feel a little bit better. Like I can press on.
For the few friends I have, I just want to make them proud. That's my biggest thing... but I want to stop. I wanna start thinking more for myself, instead of depending on other people to give me the strength to move on. I feel a bit weak that I can't. Admitting this is kind of tough, because I know I get really competitive for attention from people who mean something to me, but I want to find a way to stop being depressed and letting myself think way too much.
Can you guys help me?
Write a happy word/Phrase on it. Something that makes you feel truly accomplished. Post it somewhere that you will always see it. Usually when you leave the house does well.
It creates a.. .. To keep it simple, It helps you change your current thinkingpattern.
Step 2: Search for "EXTREME RICE".
Step 3: Watch video.
Step 4: Problem solved!
Trust me, if you tell people what you're feeling and that you're down and need a bit of cheering up, I'm sure some friends are more than happy to help you out ^^~
I don't want to have to NEED my friends. Not that I don't want friends.
Though... if there's anything I can do for you, name it.
If you ever want to talk about something, anything.. you know you can reach me.. might not be someone that can help you alot with depression.. but at least i can hear you out and talk a bit with you.
*Hugs Seb* you are doing fine ^^ hang in there ^^
I just don't want to depend on anyone to keep my sanity intact.
:I
I just want to stop depending on people to keep myself together.
Love myself... to love myself...
It's happened to me before, back when I used to draw. I'd post a picture, and I wouldn't really receive any comments I'd go into a state of depression, or if I felt like I was worthless. I don't draw anymore, giving in to those insecurities. I wasn't really good.
You however, thats a different story. Mr. Panda you draw very awesomely. :) Don't forget that.
You're already trying to build yourself up, so try it. Do something that you 'can' be proud of..and make it so you 'will' be proud of it.