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BrainPower101
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24 Aug 2015, 3:46 pm

People don't appreciate me and only hang out when there's nobody around, but as soon as someone else comes by they're ready to throw me in the dump. :(

It's always been this way. And I'm always isolated at home doing absolutely ZERO!

I wonder if I will I always live like this? I never had depression but do now because of how much my life sucks. And even when I'm enthusiastic and happy with no anxiety, I realize there's no point in going outside because it's a no win situation for me..



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24 Aug 2015, 3:49 pm

Why can't you go outside and enjoy nature, or to the library, or just walk around, window shopping or something.

I'm sorry you're feeling down.

But things will change. They've changed for me, and for many others.



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24 Aug 2015, 3:49 pm

How old are you?


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24 Aug 2015, 3:51 pm

BrainPower101 wrote:
People don't appreciate me and only hang out when there's nobody around, but as soon as someone else comes by they're ready to throw me in the dump. :(

It's always been this way. And I'm always isolated at home doing absolutely ZERO!

I wonder if I will I always live like this? I never had depression but do now because of how much my life sucks. And even when I'm enthusiastic and happy with no anxiety, I realize there's no point in going outside because it's a no win situation for me..


People are nasty.

Why do you want them to appreciate you? They don't seem to be pleasant. Solution: Make better friends, find enjoyable activities.

Kraftiekortie made excellent suggestions.


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24 Aug 2015, 3:57 pm

If this is my fate for the rest of my life I really don't see a point in existing. Most of you agree that there's nothing you can do about this condition.



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24 Aug 2015, 3:59 pm

Well...I don't agree with "most people."

There are many ways to offset your depression. Some of which involve being by yourself--doing research on your special interests, and sharing it with like-minded people for one.



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24 Aug 2015, 4:02 pm

Well you can always stick around and fight.

I'm sure I'm not so unique when I say that I've been on my own for the majority of my life but I'm still here.


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24 Aug 2015, 4:08 pm

babybird wrote:
How old are you?


I'm 26, still living in my parent's house and with no job. All my other brothers and sisters have grown up and left even younger ones.

My older brother just got married and one of my sisters just graduated college.



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24 Aug 2015, 4:11 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
Well...I don't agree with "most people."

There are many ways to offset your depression. Some of which involve being by yourself--doing research on your special interests, and sharing it with like-minded people for one.


I take medication and sometimes self medicate with alcohol. If I didn't have my wonderful psychiatrist who saved my life I don't know if I'd still be here, but it's gotten to the point where even drugs can't rid the depression of feeling lonely.



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24 Aug 2015, 4:12 pm

Have you had jobs before?


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24 Aug 2015, 4:12 pm

What do you like to read about?

I've found my salvation many times with reading.

(I don't mean anything religious by what I said).



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24 Aug 2015, 4:28 pm

Do you like music?



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24 Aug 2015, 5:47 pm

Many people have struggled with depression and gone on to live wonderful, fulfilling lives. You never know, things could change. See a counselor to get help for your depression. Focus on the things that you enjoy and get pleasure out of.



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24 Aug 2015, 5:53 pm

You can always look around online for people to talk to (like you're doing here)
Maybe find someone casual who would like to watch a movie with you.
There are so many places to look; here, reddit, facebook, omegle, etc. Just be careful :)
If there's something you're interested in (like a band or artist or a specific author or a hobby) chances are there's a forum online dedicated to that area of interest. You can maybe find a forum and have conversations with people there, and maybe start a thread that you'd like to play a game with someone or Skype with someone or just plain make a friend.
I'll try to think up more in the meantime. Sorry if none of this is helpful.



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24 Aug 2015, 5:54 pm

When I'm really depressed, and don't want to try something, I always think to myself: what do I have to lose? Might as well try something.



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24 Aug 2015, 6:12 pm

Why don't you focus on what you want to get out of life and not think about what other people think about you. Don't let people's opinion of you stop you from going about your business. Or it is that you are looking for an excuse for giving up? Famous people have been ridiculed by others throughout history. It comes with having original thinking. You can change people's minds of you by the positive things you do in life, but certain people are just never going to like anything you do, because that's just the way they are. So try not to worry and go about your normal business.