Busting out of a LONG funk/depression

[Stoner4Life]

the need to change I think you're feeling is certainly the best part of your mind refusing to succumb to depression, it is self preservation. imo stay away from pharmaceutical anti depressants because they often take away this unique drive along with your depression. go out and accomplish a few easy or mundane tasks just to get the natural highs (endorphins) stimulated in your brain.

best of luck and hope you're feeling real whole real soon.......

 

[GeneticHeirloom]

Thank you for all the replies guys, it really helps. I wish I i could give you all thumbs up (Which I will when im allowed to lol! maxed out!)

Lol I like the 17 year old comment. Im 25 I don't fuck anything younger than 21 (for my sanity).

But in all honesty, I'm already starting to set up some things to do and I plan to finally follow through and do them. And that right there is the important part, I rarely follow through and need to start.

On the list so far I've got 5 places to go camping this year and a 2 day concert to go see on a road trip in my car and try and see some local bands at bars friday nights. oh yea and definitely would love to go to amsterdam or Jamaica!

 

[ocean99]

Books help me a lot with my depression, which is why I recommend reading a bunch of Kurt Vonnegut. Breakfast of Champions in particular is one that made me take an internal step back and think "fuck, it aint that bad", which was definitely a valued notion at the time.

In any case it sounds like you're heading in the right direction, keep on keepin on friend.

 

[windsoft]

you got this

 

[pillowsackhoppe]

I'm at about the same stage, and something I've seriously considered/want to do when I find the time (school owns my life right now) would be to see a counselor. Understanding the root causes that led to your downturn is an essential part of getting past it, and I'd imagine they can give you tips that are more personalized for your situation than a book that is mean to reach a wider audience. I've been trying to fight my way out of the funk since September and it is hard to shake on your own when life throws curveballs at you constantly. Especially given the fact that you don't have many friends/acquaintances, it could be of good help. Not saying that reading books or taking time off wouldn't help, as I'm sure they could, but counseling could definitely accelerate the process provided you find someone good.

 

[Joeski]

Try and fit a trip into thailand mate, and im not saying that coz of the pros... Your still young and theres always loads of young foreigners over there on the islands, ejoying life, i suggest koh phi phi, koh samui and of course check out the full moon party on koh phanang... some of the most beautiful beaches and cool shit too see too... i suggest going for a month or so to really absorb the culture... other than travelling u gotta get ur friendship group back on track, life aint shit without ur friends and family around u, get out n about.. and i know when ur isolated how that can be, easier to just let time go by and ignore anyone close for no real reason at all.. just part of life..

**EDIT.. oh and i also find it funny how some are mentioning how finishing uni/school whatever would help or whatever.. not trying to have a go at anyone or start any fights.. just wanted to say i've done a bachelors degree and an apprenticeship n i still get in isolated life funks from time to time, n the uni degree didn't help in least with getting a decent occupation unfortunately.. only thing good about uni was being able to extend my social groups to some good peeps and experience some good times..

 

[ThePizzaMan]

I'm coming out of a serious down turn in my life. I have had nothing but years of failure and heart ache. I am a long ways away from becoming the person that I thought I would be growing up, and that shit hurts.

I have found that the really only thing helping me through this is striving to be the best you can be every day. I also have been working out like a mad man...and that has really seemed to help me.

Growth hurts. I'm just takin it slowly day by day. And when I think about it, it really can only get better from here. I am thankful for the things I do have.

I love it here at ICMAG. Cheers.

 

[ocean99]

"Sometimes it doesn't matter where you jump, but just that you jump"

- Choke by Chuck Palahniuk

 

[desant]

I find that keeping your body healthy is the key.

But i lost my cardio fitness 3 years ago and that was like sticking a iron bar in a cars wheels...

Shit sucks, i cant work out... and the result my mental state suffered too - i feel weak as shit not just physicly but also mentally

 

[smokesalot420]

I find that keeping your body healthy is the key.

I agree with this statement. I know it's not the cure all but working out or exercise helps in so many ways! Go outside and get some sun, just being in the sun makes your body create melatonin which helps with mood, sleep and a couple other body functions.

I also agree with the above poster who says stay away from the pharma drugs if you can. They act as a crutch and to me they make it so people stop dealing with anything (Now if you are seriously suicidal I would amend this statement but you sound like you're trying to work this out on your own and I commend you for that!)

I hope you find happiness, keep trying different things until you find it!