Why does depression hurt?!
Question: I know that there's nothing really sad to be sad about. I know that it is all in my head. I still feel like doing nothing. I feel like being sad. I feel like drinking. I feel like I don't have to take care of myself. I am wondering why I am like this right now when I know that it's all in my head. I know that I am in control of my emotions, but I still have no motivation or happiness. Yes, our finances are in a mess, and I don't have control over any of it. I know that this will pass, but Jesus H Christ, I am so sad. Why? What can I do to change my mood even though I don't want to right now. I'm normally a happy person.
Answers: I know that there's nothing really sad to be sad about. I know that it is all in my head. I still feel like doing nothing. I feel like being sad. I feel like drinking. I feel like I don't have to take care of myself. I am wondering why I am like this right now when I know that it's all in my head. I know that I am in control of my emotions, but I still have no motivation or happiness. Yes, our finances are in a mess, and I don't have control over any of it. I know that this will pass, but Jesus H Christ, I am so sad. Why? What can I do to change my mood even though I don't want to right now. I'm normally a happy person.
I admire you for realizing there is a problem. You're not going to like this but you could really benefit from some therapy. It will be the best money you ever spent, guaranteed. If you need some meds, they'll put you on them. In the meantime, just try to get lots of exercise, listen to music. Drinking is not the solution. Alcohol is a depressant, so that will just add to your problems. If you read this question later in your profile and you don't recognize these feelings, that is, if you feel like you're on a high and ready to take on the world, that might be a manic state, and you might be bipolar, but I realize, thats a longshot. Just remember, you are NOT alone. There are thousands, millions of people who feel exactly the same way. The best way to get out of yourself is to go do something for someone else. Volunteer. Just get out.
apparently your sadness is a result of monotony. take interst in music, books or just walk in natural surroundigs and see pictures. u will feel pleasant. if tere are any problems just try to solve by proper planning and if necessary consult friends with coplete particulars.
Your body is not producing enough of certain chemicals. These chemicals are needed to conduct the impulses through your brain. Because you don't have enough of this in your brain, to simplify, it isn't lubricated very well and it's creaking along slowly like a beat up old farm truck.
It's simple, logical. Depression is a state of mind, a temporary state at best. Getting hung up on it makes it worse. You are NOT in control of your emotions - they control YOU! That is the worst that can happen.
You are very much confused - on the one hand you are looking, seeking a way out and on the other hand you don't want to do it right now!?! Get a grip on reality! I am not running your life so to say, but you are asking for help here - IF I would have any influence I would make you sit down and listen to some lectures and urge you to follow them.
Depression is the lack of happiness, the non-achievement of goals to attain it. Have you set your positive goals and set your finicky emotional upheaval on the back burner? It seems not yet. There is obviously more to this than what you are revealing
If you have any issues or questions - IM me here - no strings attached and all is confidential. I don't know you and probably will never meet you.....
This question seems similar to your situation. I'd give you the exact same advice.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Also, it seems to me like you probably have a chemical inbalance and need medication. I can't say this for sure, obviously, but you didn't mention any situational causes for your mood changes. Say if your grandma dies, it's completely natural (and necessary) to be depressed. However, it seems as though you feel hopeless out of nowhere and for no reason. This sort of thing is either a. an imbalance or b. needs to be worked out through therapy or you'll never get it figured out.
Good luck.