i've been really stressed lately and i finally cracked. yesterday night i was working on homework late at night and i just started crying. over all the things that are wrong in my life and it seems like theres nothing left to be happy about and im just not happy with my life right now. i dont know what to do.
xcheerbabex108 answered Thursday March 2 2006, 10:03 pm: Stressing can cause depression.
Talk to someone close to you.
Go out and enjoy the things around you.
Eat a well balanced diet.
Get a good night's sleep.
Ask someone to make a list of your best qualities.
Read a book you enjoy.
Read a book to children.
Write poems.
Do origami.
Play an instument, get those feelings out!
Play a sport you enjoy.
Listen to well-meant advice.
Fly a kite.
Do voluntary work. It is great to know you are doing something to help others.
Seek medical advice if you have persistent depression. A doctor may prescribe an anti-depressant if appropriate.
Try and understand why you are feeling depressed.
Talking it through with someone can help to put it into perspective and help you to see a way through.
Take a walk in the park or do something else you enjoy.
Go to a friend's place and hang out; they will help you because you're a friend, an important person.
Listen to your favorite music.
Enjoy the sunshine. (Use sunblock!)
Tips
Don't be afraid to get better.
Don't be too hasty - everyone has good and bad days.
Remember there are many other people suffering from depression.
Share your troubles with someone, it will help to reduce the burden.
Tell your friends, significant other, family member, teacher, classmate, co-worker or a good neighbour.
Let other people help you.
Don't take too long to get professional help if you think you need it. If not for you, do it for your loved ones who are probably also suffering seeing you this unhappy.
Keep a warm surounding such as a well lighted room or open window curtains/blinds during the day.
Warnings
If you suffer from clinical depression you should seek help.
Don't do anything foolish or illegal.
Don't shut people out - they want to help you.
Try and remember how many wonderful things there are to be happy about in life. Never forget your happiest moments and how they made you feel.
Nallie answered Thursday March 2 2006, 9:46 pm: In nursing school I felt this way at one point too. I had financial stress, boyfriend stress and I was struggling with the math in pharmacology. One night I screamed and cried and threw my book accross the room. "I can't do this anymore" or so I thought.
I found out what I needed, and that was a break. I also learned early on that to be able to cope I had to eat right and sleep right.Also try injecting a little humor into your life, it's good therapy to laugh. Cut out funny cartoons or quotes, go to a comedy movie, go to the mall sit on a bench and watch people (people make me laugh). Sounds like life is just too serious for you right now, with just a pinch of effort it can get better.
u_can_trust_me answered Thursday March 2 2006, 8:58 pm: when you reach taht point in your life nothing seems like it will help , for me i focused my attention o na hobby like a sport or a club, it took alot of my time so i didnt have time to think about all my problems and when i did have time it seemed i was starting to get to taht point in my life where i was happy again , but by then i couldnt tell the difference if i was still pretending or not i still can't , but thats why i started this advice in some ways it helpedme find closure in my problems. find something your good at . [ u_can_trust_me's advice column | Ask u_can_trust_me A Question ]
sshelbyy answered Thursday March 2 2006, 8:08 pm: ageagihi ! im sorrryy :[
this happens to me sometimes
and it realylylylyy sucks.
but eerything will be fine because schools almost over in like 2 monthes ! when your feeling stressed, try takinng a nap or watching some tv, and maybe ask your mom if you can skip school for a day and relax. there is 3583758 things that make you happy so try doing one of those :] goodluckk i hope you feel better. [ sshelbyy's advice column | Ask sshelbyy A Question ]
aquababe1 answered Thursday March 2 2006, 7:00 pm: aw im sorry sweetie, but try not to get too upset or it might make things worse. first, i'd like to say, this happened to me i think...3 years ago. well the homework thing. im not sure whats happening in your personal life, so i cant relate, but i used to get soooo stressed out with homework. i would do it for like 4 hours each night, but enough about me. basically what i did, is set up times for homework. i would get home, and take an hour to get have a snack and watch tv or whatever, and the i'd do homework for an hour. then take a half hour break, and start homework again. it might take you a little longer but trust me, it definitely helps you get relaxed. also you could try doing yoga or meditating because if im wicked stressed i'll do that and, for me at least, it calms me down very much so. i just turn on my red light and listen to music and do stretches, but maybe its something different for you...either way you could give it a shot.
tiffany224x answered Thursday March 2 2006, 6:57 pm: Okay my first advice i have for you is to breathe. I know what you mean, life is very stressful and most of the time overwhelming. But something that might help is trying to organize your life. Make a list or many lists of what needs to be done. Put them in the order of importance. It actually does work. Sometimes things seem worse at that moment but doing somethig you love to do, can take away from the stress. When make a list of this to do try doing your homework when you get home. I know its sounds stupid but it actually saves you a lot of time and stress. Try to make some "you" time. Watch a movie, go for a walk, exercise, listen to music, write, do anything you like to do. You could even take a nap. Just try to do it by yourself. It will let you think and let the emotions you feel calm down. Friends/parents can add to the stress. Talk to them and tell them you have a lot on you mind. They may be able to help you get organized. But seriously everynow and then just take a minute and just breath and let everything exscape. It works! i hope that helps a lil bit!! good luck! [ tiffany224x's advice column | Ask tiffany224x A Question ]
BlackAngel answered Thursday March 2 2006, 6:46 pm: I know how that feeling is. A few suggestions:
a) talk to your parents
b) talk to a trusted teacher/school "psychologist"
c) keep a journal so you can at least get your thoughts out
d) do some online reshearch and get information about natural vitamins that can help with stress (I know vitamin B works well for that, and it gives you natural energy)
e) talk to a friend whose advice you trust.
Those aren't in any order, but I'd suggest writing down everything, looking over it and deciding what's worth really stressing over. Then I'd suggest talking to your parents, if you're comfortable doing that.
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