How can I be less serious?!
Question: First off, I feel it necessary to say I suffer from depression. I say this cause I know it is part of the problem.
I've been told that I take things too seriously. I do. Whenever I get depressed I find myself feeling responsible for the problems of the world, and trying to figure out the purpose of life. And when this happens, I don't understand why the rest of the world seems so complacent about these problems. But then, when I'm feeling good, everything is fine. I recognize problems and deal with them without feeling overwhelmed.
I don't know how to keep telling myself (effectively) that the world's problems are not singlehandedly my responsibility, and that I can enjoy life while still being responsible. It seems like no matter how much I know this, I cannot convince myself of it.
Could someone please help me out?
Answers: First off, I feel it necessary to say I suffer from depression. I say this cause I know it is part of the problem.
I've been told that I take things too seriously. I do. Whenever I get depressed I find myself feeling responsible for the problems of the world, and trying to figure out the purpose of life. And when this happens, I don't understand why the rest of the world seems so complacent about these problems. But then, when I'm feeling good, everything is fine. I recognize problems and deal with them without feeling overwhelmed.
I don't know how to keep telling myself (effectively) that the world's problems are not singlehandedly my responsibility, and that I can enjoy life while still being responsible. It seems like no matter how much I know this, I cannot convince myself of it.
Could someone please help me out?
You cant change the whole world at once. You can only tackle it 1 person at a time. I did the same thing at one time in my life. Stop making issues. Its okay to worry sometimes, but don't create things to worry about. The world is full of people with all different views. Learn to laugh at the differences sometimes not stress over them.
Relax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
you cant solve the worlds problems
only your own
Watch comedy shows etc, develop a sense of humour. I used to suffer from the same problem, now i can take any joke you throw at me because I kno thats all it is...A joke.
Don't look at things in black and white. Soften up the sharp edges in your life with gray. Don't judge others, and don't judge yourself.
Not to be mean, but I have been told this myself ... "Sorry kid, but you are not important enough to have the responsibility or the world's problems, so just take care of your very own".
There are people that don't care and there are people that do care and want to make a change. Look for people or groups that have things in common with you. Then you can work together toward a common goal; you won't feel alone if your working with someone. Try Yahoo Groups.
have fun and live your life to the fullest. run outside at 3 in the morning blowing bubbles. dance in the street in your underwear yelling "FREEDOM!". make an icecream sandwhich. pretend you`re a fish. eat too many cupcakes. take a shower in the sprinkler. give yourself a spa in a blow up mini pool. have a screaming contest. eat a tube of whipped cream. make up your own slang words. be anything but ordinary. and if that doesnt work see a therapist.