<p>Are any of you depressed right now? I can't place my finger on the exact cause for me...</p>
<p>But it feels horrible.</p>
<p>Blame the hormones! At least, thats my defense mechanism.</p>
<p>I am depressed and have been depressed throughout my entire life. I was diagnosed with clinical depression but right now I’m trying my hardest to obtain happiness, regardless of where it would come from and how I would do that. My eyes have become downwards slanted (I’m such an awkward-looking Asian in my 75% Asian school since everyone else, at least their eyes, look normal…) throughout the years because I cried so much. It’s feels absolutely horrible to live in misery every day but I won’t want to give up. I try not to look like a wreck in school and I certainly don’t show too much signs of it on the internet when posting (as you can probably tell). Just try your hardest to grab hold of whatever that will make you happy and try not to lose hope. Things are not exactly going well for mean, but I still want to try my hardest to create some good memories before high school ends.</p>
<p>I know the feeling. I slacked in school, gained weight, and just felt bad in general. Exercise and friends help. And like ryanxing said, try to maintain a positive attitude.</p>
<p>That’s nothing. Try being an atheist and realizing that there’s nothing after death and that all your toils are worthless.</p>
<p>^ That’s not true. I’m an atheist as well but that’s not a reason why I’m depressed. Because that I do not assume about anything that happens after death, I try my hardest to be happy and to achieve my goals while I’m still alive.</p>
<p>Whenever you have negative thoughts, take a deep breath (into your abdomen) and tell yourself, “I have nothing to feel bad about. This is perfectly normal, but I will feel better.” Believe it. Try to avoid feeling frustrated by how you feel, as that only makes it worse.</p>
<p>Also, several lifestyle changes can help. If you have trouble sleeping or only get a few hours sleep each night, try to go to bed earlier. Try to get more exercise too, especially some light exercise in the morning which can help you feel more awake. Most importantly though, learn to relax. It’s the best way to avoid feeling depressed. Look up some breathing exercises and maybe try some of [url=<a href=“MARC | UCLA Health”>MARC | UCLA Health]these[/url</a>].</p>
<p>If you’re struggling to get better, try to find someone who you can talk to about it. Keep in mind that most people only want to help, so any advice and feedback should be taken positively.</p>
<p>Not me, I just have major anxiety issues lately and I have anxiety/panic attacks exploding out of thin air. I have been depressed before, though. For me, I had to have someone tell me to calm down and breathe. They had to tell me I was going to be alright and make me believe it…but no one did. Mom tried. My friends tried. It was not of much use. I sort of…snapped out of it and realized my life is decent. This is all okay and getting better. I still have those scary, twisted depression thoughts here and there. the irrational but thought provoking. I am better though. lots better. It does get better.</p>
<p>Yep, if you haven’t exercised recently, definitely start. I had gone through a two-month phase where I didn’t have time or was too stressed to exercise and I felt miserable and depressed. However, when I am on my usual workout schedule I always feel great.</p>
<p>Amazing how that works. Worth a try, at least.</p>
<p>ME! But I cover it up and move on. Cause really what’s the point and acting like that? People are just going to be ****ed instead of actually helping you.</p>