@Mal,

If you feel down, the only thing you can do is pull up your boot straps, take a deep breath, look at your enemies right in the eye, and plung back into whats bothering you.

Either that or ignore it and hope it all goes away.

Just have faith that things will work out for the best in the end, thats been my experance.

And what do you mean about purbity?

Life: No one gets out alive.

Guys, I think this is more of a "I'm so exasperated with schoolwork and other annoyances, I could almost kill myself j/k" type post.
I know Chet's post got everyone on edge but I think we're looking far too deeply into this.

So? It only takes a little of our time to type out replies to others woes and malcontent. It doesn't matter if they are sincere or not, if one out of every hundred is the only sincere post, but it helps them get over their bad feelings or even desperate action urges, then its time well spent. Personally - i am bored sat at home with nothing to do, so comforting a fellow human, regardless of what the problem is etc, and helping (or trying) to make them feel better/enjoy themselves more, is time well spent.

Some people cannot "vent" like others, due to circumstances,or they have no-one who they can vent feelings to - be it due to "macho" reasons, or lack of really close friends/trusted people!, so if they do it here.....then its fine. You don't have to read it at all, and certainly don't need to comment. Remember - everyone is "anon" here, so no mockery or rumours will be spread about your problems to groups of friends, which almost makes it ideal. You also get alot of poeple with advice/support, many of whom are senior in years and experiences, and so they can actually offer some good advice.

Just food for thought there.

Chips

Yeah, we all have difficult times in our life but we'll get through them yada yada yada....... this usually helps when im depressed

http://www.platinumgrit.com/poke.html

"Talk Is Cheap Because The Supply Far Exceeds The Demand"

Chips is right. It may seem or even be a small, mostly unsignificant matter, but these things tend to stack and interact, and if you leave them unaddressed, they will develop into a serious problem. Then all you need is a trigger (literally...) and boom!
malystrix, I'm with you on this one, maybe I don't understand the nature of your problem (mainly because you didn't explain it), but you have my support, and you most certanly have my disapproval regarding your intentions... Don't do it, depression WILL only be passing, after rain comes the sunshine, and you want to be there to see it. So do we.


Careful what you wish... You just might get it.

i think you should take note of what Chet said there malystrix he knows what you are going through probably a lot better than we ever can

Everyone's life has depressing aspects, so why not focus upon the positives? That's what I do. Why not tell us a little more about exactly what is bothering you? You could always speak in general terms if you do not wish to provide personal information.

What Gowserpaul said

That's very inspiring, WB .

gawd, if EVERYone posted here everytime they were depressed or contemplated killing themselves, there'd be no other posts here! Of course if its REALLY serious as in chetniks case, tell us by all means, but I'm just saying, everyone gets depressed at some stage.

welcome to my neighborhood

i feel the same way

i am among the 5[% with DSL that doesnt want pictures with the news posts on the home page

ok, here are my problems:

1. i hada school project that was due...err...6? days ago? and it comes out to be just less than half my simester grade. yes, i know it was my own fault and my parents are now on my back
2. i have had some problems with several substances that i will not name and I am trying to break the addictions
3. i am about to be evicted from my apartment because of my room mate that refuses to pay rent
4. I have sever deppression and occasionally forget my meds
5. i am broke and cannot pay for more than 1 small meal a day

Sounds like typical student problem!

First thing to do is go to your parents and promise to straighten up. BORROW money from them for your meals and rent. Next coming opportunity get some really ****ty McWork job if you have to and pay off your parents every cent. Budget and plan your expenses. If you don't have a PDA, get those organizers. Planning is key.

Now about apartment. Cut your friend lose and get a new roommate if possible. Failing that, try renting a room with a family instead of a whole apartment, it's a lot cheaper and usually comes furnished. And promise to do minor household chores. Post ads on your local YMCA or churches (Christians are such gullible suckers who couldn't bear the thought of letting a nice teenage girl living on the street jk)

Living with a nice, religious Christian family (or family of your chosen religion) should give you an extra incentive on kicking your substance abuse habits - ie you don't want to get kicked out. Just stop cold turkey.

Now procrastination - I need help in this area myself. I too missed a deadline due to this habit. I guess peer pressure works. Get someone more organized and motivated than you and partner up with him/her on the assignment. If it's an individual assignment, ask someone if he/she wants to work together, even if it's individual project. Just planning it is a step forward.

I hope this helps a bit. Now I must go and implement these myself

@Mal - Everyting gets better with time, thats the best advice i can give for you. My friend directly above me said about everything else.
@Acron - Having some women problems I take it?

Edited by - Matt8705 on 1/21/2004 5:46:45 PM