I have struggled with feelings of depression pretty much my entire life. So often I feel completely helpless, like my life is going nowhere and there's nothing I can do about it, because I'm incompetent and unqualified as a human being somehow. Sometimes I just sit in my room and cry, because I can remember a time when I had friends who cared about me, a time when I actually got to interact with other people on a regular basis and enjoy life more in general. But now, I feel so detached from that happiness. I feel like I have no friends, and I never get to socialize or make friends anymore. I can't help but think I'm going to be alone for the rest of my life. I want to make things change, but it's like I just don't have the strength of spirit to try. All I can do is dwell in the past and wallow in my misery and sadness. I feel almost like I've given up on life... I've finally started seeing a new therapist after years without treatment, but these things take time to really get the ball rolling. And I still feel like no one truly understands me, and I worry if this therapist will be able to help me or not...
Give your therapist the benefit of your time.. You have to do that, it can take some time, work with them, don't give up! I promise you, life will change!
You might have the wrong therapist. But I wouldn't worry. It's normal to feel like that. You probably just need to find something to occupy your time.
It's typical for people to socialize less once they get older. I used to have a group of seven girlfriends and fifty acquaintances. Now I have three friends and two acquaintances. You can have fun alone. Also, fuck prestigious endeavors, just try to have fun.
Yeah, but my idea of fun is not having to hear about sex ad nauseum. I like mystery in that department.
This thread may be helpful to you http://www.hipforums.com/forum/topic/458019-treating-depression-and-anxiety/ Usually changes can only happen when you take actions that allow change. Maybe seeing the world in a different way, changing your cognitive processes, or changing something on a practical level. Easier said than done, I know. I don't know if you'll find the path out, but I think you can, and I hope you do
