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Title: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Jannabear on April 25, 2016, 08:27:20 AM
I get up every day to see the same shit, money and power hungry politicians who don't give a fuck about anyone but themself, people killing eachother over fairytales and people arguing about how their version of those fairytales is better, censorship, and suffering.
I have severe agoraphobia, and depression.
I have constant panic attacks.
I have severe anxiety about falling asleep.
I'm trans and hate my body.
I never see my friends.
I hate most of my family.
What the fuck do I do.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: drunkenshoe on April 25, 2016, 09:01:18 AM
You need to see a therapist. Stay away from media and news... Don't read anything about politics, genders, this and that. TAKE A BREAK. Find something to empty your mind. Go out, do some exercise, have a walk.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: TomFoolery on April 25, 2016, 09:28:42 AM
You need a therapist, not people on the Internet. I hope you can get some help.

No matter what, try not to forget that you matter. You belong to us. Not these forums or the atheist community, but the human race.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: marom1963 on April 25, 2016, 09:31:13 AM
Quote from: Jannabear on April 25, 2016, 08:27:20 AM
I get up every day to see the same shit, money and power hungry politicians who don't give a fuck about anyone but themself, people killing eachother over fairytales and people arguing about how their version of those fairytales is better, censorship, and suffering.
I have severe agoraphobia, and depression.
I have constant panic attacks.
I have severe anxiety about falling asleep.

I never see my friends.
I hate most of my family.
What the fuck do I do.
I took out the lines that don't apply to about 3/4 of the World's population.
Now, go get some therapy and see a psychiatrist for an Rx for an antidepressant.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Sal1981 on April 25, 2016, 10:02:34 AM
Never give up.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Sargon The Grape on April 25, 2016, 10:30:23 AM
Therapy. It helps. Trust me, I know.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Mr.Obvious on April 25, 2016, 10:41:05 AM
Quote from: Jannabear on April 25, 2016, 08:27:20 AM
What the fuck do I do.

You act.

Sorry if this sounds a bit empty or cliché. But i mean it; take action.
You can try Therapy, as Some have suggested. Perhaps it'll help. Perhaps it won't. You can try exercising. Perhaps you'll feel better. Perhaps you won't. You can try meeting new people, do volunteerwork, join a hobbyclub, ... Perhaps any of these will help you feel better about yourself and offer you a way to get The understanding you need. Perhaps they won't.
But at The very least you'll be exercising control over your life. You won't resign to The same everyday shit. It's your life and you'll be doing your best to make it The best it can be.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: gentle_dissident on April 25, 2016, 12:03:19 PM
I like to get my mind straight with Call the Midwife. If I watch alone, I weep openly and heavily. It seems I develop frustration from not expressing deep grief and joy for myself and the world. I get emotionally backed up which makes me cold and no fun at all.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Baruch on April 25, 2016, 12:42:34 PM
Have a glass of orange juice or apple juice ... it is like drinking sunshine.  If you don't find happiness in the small things, then you won't have much happiness.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: PickelledEggs on April 25, 2016, 02:54:26 PM
Discomfort provokes change. When things are shitty, they feel shitty because you want better. Go work towards being in a happier place. Even if you don't get there right away, the progress WILL be a huge relief... but stagnation will only make you feel worse.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Draconic Aiur on April 25, 2016, 03:46:03 PM
Quote from: Jannabear on April 25, 2016, 08:27:20 AM
I get up every day to see the same shit, money and power hungry politicians who don't give a fuck about anyone but themself, people killing eachother over fairytales and people arguing about how their version of those fairytales is better, censorship, and suffering.
I have severe agoraphobia, and depression.
I have constant panic attacks.
I have severe anxiety about falling asleep.
I'm trans and hate my body.
I never see my friends.
I hate most of my family.
What the fuck do I do.

You smoke a joint while watching SpongeBob Square pants
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: PickelledEggs on April 25, 2016, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: Draconic Aiur on April 25, 2016, 03:46:03 PM
You smoke a joint while watching SpongeBob Square pants
I got a good chuckle out of that.

While that is probably a great temp-remedy, it's not going to fix her situation though. I suggest what was said by Mr. Obvious. Act and work towards having a better livelyhood.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Draconic Aiur on April 25, 2016, 07:00:06 PM
Quote from: PickelledEggs on April 25, 2016, 04:30:42 PM
I got a good chuckle out of that.

While that is probably a great temp-remedy, it's not going to fix her situation though. I suggest what was said by Mr. Obvious. Act and work towards having a better livelyhood.

Then just drop by a friends house unannounced. Hell I'm sure they would comfort you and help you because that's what friends are for.
Title: Re: I'm losing hope.
Post by: Munch on April 25, 2016, 07:16:47 PM
Stay away from media, and sites like twitter or facebook, these sites run people into the ground.

I learned a long time ago that you need thick skin to survive in this world, a lot of resistance. A decade ago events like what you'd see in the news would make me feel the way you do. but over time I decensortised myself to the worst of it, and got into the mindset of just getting on with life, enjoying the things I enjoy, and not letting myself get wrapped up in the media. I don't even buy newspapers and very, very rarely turn on the news channel.