How do I get out of this black mood?
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I don't know you but I'm willing to tell you that I could probably write a book on my life so here are my secrets to getting up again:
1.)Set yourself a goal,whether it be a dream you would like to realise or just something you want to do!
2.) Picture yourself realising that dream!
3.)Have a makeover physically and emotionally!You will surprised how looking good can make you feel good!
4.)Like someone else said get involved in charity, making someone smile will make you smile!
5.)Spend time with loved ones!
6.)Being in love is happiness on it's own!
7.)Do something that scares you at least once a day! This will give you more confidence and balls(excuse the term) !
8.) Do something once a week that you wouldn't normally do! Go to the theatre, or chat to a complete stranger! Use your imagination!
9.) Don't get drunk, it's not worth it! I have tried. The problems are still there in the morning. Alcohol is a depressant, bad for you physically and it makes you fat!Lol!
10.) There is someone higher up, believe in him, miracles still happen.
M x
P.S. Email me when you feel you are starting to fall again. But if you follow these simple rules, it will be me emailing you! :-)
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I get drunk when i feel like that,i know i shouldn't but its the only thing that helps when i'm like that,not saying you should but if i don't i end up doing something to myself
Why not get outside after work and do something invigorating? Or...help some others who are not as fortunate as your are. That will keep your mind off of your problems and increase your own self-respect.
You might try exercising. Intense exercise has been show to produce endorphins that can alleviate depression.
Go to LONDON, ENGLAND, it got me out of my depression
If i was in the same frame of mind (and i have been way in the past) then i'd get home from work and have a nice glass of red wine or whatever works for you and listen to some classical music which is proven to put all your muddled up world back in the right place ...........believe me if you like classical in the slightest then this is the right thing to do..........it worked for me. Good luck and the best of health to you.
try to do something outside of work.
pick up a book of jokes,works for me
Find something to busy yourself. I was feeln pretty down the other day and went to rid out my wardrobe, felt so much better and sent some old clothes to the charity shop. Now I can go out and treat myself to a new top :)
Get up get moving and motivate your self. If it is nice out side go to the park for lunch take a stroll. Keep away from the TV and boring things like that. Take a walk after work with a friend. A tell your self how good you are and the great things you have to offer. Even though you may not think they are great they are. Keep you head held high nothing can stop you now.
bob marley- don't worry be happy. Sing along, works every time!
Im sorry to hear that. I usually go to wal-mart and look around. it assures me that im ok. im not the biggest loser, ahole, ect. Also there are some ugly assed people to see and that make me feel better bout myself. Yep wal-mart, cures what ales ya.
But don't shop there.
I know a little about what you are going through. I am not going to patronise you and say i know exactly, but i have very similar feelings. I bought a book the other day by Louise Hay, it is about healing your life. Some of the content is a bit new age and convenient for me, but there are some passages in there and exercises that have put a positive spin on things.
Remember everyday that passes is one more task you have conquered, i need to remind myself of that sometimes...
Look after yourself x
Sorry you are going through this. You could read some books on the subject and use youqa.coms more. Good Luck
Go and sit in a park or under a tree somewhere. Spend some time just focusing on the leaves, their movement, their shapes. Then when you have stilled your mind a little , just spend some time smiling. At who or what doesn't really matter; although grey squirells always have that "Ah" factor that stops people thinking you are tripping!
The very act of smiling, no matter how false it may feel to start with, sends programming to your brain that re- focuses it. Give yourself half an hour for this self indudlgence- you are worth it!
Then when the next time it seems that there is just one too many mountains to climb , your facial muscles will be programmed to respond really quickly and you will find it easy to do the excercise anywhere.
Good luck and be strong.
Using the "Honor System", every time you have a negative or depressing thought, put a quarter (or dollar) in a tin can or some other container. Maybe in this way, you will train yourself to have only positive thoughts. Don't spend the money on booze. It's fun at the time but it's counterproductive.
Do a crossword puzzle, or some other mental exercize. Go for a long walk, or get on a treadmill or bike. Listen to music. Concentrate on subjects that interest you, not on your mental state. Get your mind off yourself.
Good luck.
it wont last i get same comes and goes stay with it let it run its course wont last long few days to a week sleep as much as you can listen to music you love plus watch a DVD like chubby brown etc don't wont last long
read books by dave pelzer and a fantastic book called whats my purpose it changed my life! after ten years of depression x
I used to suffer badly from dpression. I think of it as a monster i have to fight. When I feel myself slide into the "darkness" I make a very strong effort to stop myself. I do small things that help me feel more in control and I do nice things for myself such as having my hair cut of going to the cinema. I would recommend small changes that will help you feel happy and help you move back to the "brightness". The depressed feelings will pass, just go easy on yourself and give yourself time.
don think so much about everything, go get new clothes get dressed up cause when u feel good on the outside it will start the healing on the inside. quit ur job its not worth it go do a course on somthing that u always wanted to do since u were young. plan something a project or a holiday something to look forward to that will keep ur mind thinking positive. stay away from the alchohol worst thing u can do. ur family love u very much an would hate it if something was bothering u so tell them whats wrong an dont bottle up feelings. u neen to get things in the open.
I'm sorry you are going through such a bad time at present. I could give you a list of things you could do to try and alleviate your mood, but as youv'e suffered depression for many years, I'm sure youve heard them all. All I can say is that you have been through these periods before, and as you say, you do come out the other side. Maybe you feel guilty because of the weekend, but blaming yourself for causing this bout of depression will only make things worse. Just concentrate on the fact that you bothered asking for help, and you bothered reading the replies- this is positive thinking by itself. This tells me that you have not succumbed totally to your depression and that you will find a way out.
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