EPTHow to enjoy life? - Page 5
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Hamrider
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Wr3k
Canada2533 Posts
Not sure about the details of your life, but here is my advice: ***IMPORTANT*** Step 1: Get up at the same time every morning even if you feel like shit. Once you are up, DO SOMETHING. IDC what it is, starcraft, work, sex, croquet whatever. Also: get off the computer at least 10 hours before you need to wake up. Step 2: Eat healthy, and do not eat 12 hours before you need to wake up. Step 3: Get at least 30 mins of exercise every day, even if its just walking. Step 4: Get some sunlight every day, it can be while you get your 30 mins of exercise. ***IMPORTANT*** Do steps 1-4 for at least 3-4 weeks, you will start getting a regular sleep cycle and start feeling more human. It's not going to make your depression go away entirely, but it will make a massive difference in your general mood. These 4 things had more of an effect on me than anti-depressants once I actually starting doing them regularly. Step 5: Be honest with yourself. If you don't like hanging out with your friends do something else. If you get tired of a hobby get a new hobby. Don't convince yourself that you should be living your life a certain way. If you want something to change in your life, the only way its going to change is by your own doing. The world we live in is created for us by us. Don't make excuses for your life not being the way you want it to be. Step 6: Learn to be comfortable in your own skin. Let yourself feel your emotions good or bad. Recognize the way you feel, and don't tell yourself you shouldn't feel that way. Whether or not there is a rational reason for your emotions, they are there, and the only way to find a permanent solution to depression is by coming to terms with these emotions, and finding positivity. Happiness really does come from within, if you always bring yourself down with negativity, you are the only thing stopping yourself from being happy. Step 7: Think about what you want to do with your life. Make a list of things you want to do. Write it down. I know its difficult to think about anything of the sort when you are depressed, but if you treat your body well, life is really quite a long adventure. You are only at the beginning, and the sooner you look at what you want in your future you will be able to see what you need for yourself now. Sure maybe you've been depressed for 4 years and are growing tired of it already, but have you really done everything you want to do on this planet? I highly doubt it. 4 years is a very small part of the average humans lifespan, so don't stress about it, you have lots of time to figure it out and be happy. Step 8: Learn to be an optimist. I know you've heard it a thousand times, turn that frown upside down, look at the bright side of life etc. Honestly the retards who told you that can die in a fire, because they don't know what they are talking about. This part is not easy, it's not just about flicking a switch and magically being happy. Here are the facts. Life's a bitch an then you die. Nobody knows the meaning of the universe, and its likely no one ever will. That being said, would you rather enjoy your ambiguous mortal existence? Or would you rather be miserable the entire time? If you have any intelligence whatsoever you probably know the answer. What it all boils down to, is a choice. Stop being a pussy and make it. Once you've done that, figuring out the gritty details is called living. "I don't think we're here for anything, we're just products of evolution. You can say 'Gee your life must be pretty bleak if you don't think there's a purpose,' but I'm anticipating a good lunch." -James Watson | ||
tree.hugger
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
There isn't one right way to enjoy life. There are as many ways as there are people. There are things you can do to get yourself into the right mindset, but it's up to you to find it yourself. And never get discouraged if you haven't yet. | ||
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aiyeeta
United States199 Posts
I know a lot of people lately seem to be dealing with depression. I myself haven't decided to see a psychiatrist yet, rather, I've been putting my "random" meditation/inner dialogues on paper. It doesn't make me happy, but it feels better putting it all on paper, even if nobody will read it. | ||
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Zapdos_Smithh
Canada2620 Posts
On November 15 2009 10:57 JohnColtrane wrote: get a girlfriend I cannot stand this comment. How would a depressed person be a good candidate for a relationship, hell even have the ability to attract a girl. | ||
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TwilightStar
United States649 Posts
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Mastermind
Canada7096 Posts
On November 15 2009 13:56 resonance wrote: I cannot stand this comment. How would a depressed person be a good candidate for a relationship, hell even have the ability to attract a girl. It can be tough, but not impossible. When I was depressed when I was younger I managed to get a girlfriend. She had her own emotional problems though. We helped each other a lot. She was exactly what I needed. | ||
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evanthebouncy!
United States12796 Posts
<3 and what kind of question is that, you can't ask "how to enjoy life" hahaha it's all different. Stop thinking "how to" and start doing it | ||
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Foogs
40 Posts
Learn about mushrooms. Edible and psychedelic and go pick them. Start developing a snobbish taste in music by joining a private invite torrent site for music. Turn off all of your lights, put on noise cancelling high quality headphones, make sure you can't see anything close your eyes and listen to a psychedelic band (after smoking a lot of pot). Try to live on the streets for a week. You can't use any money you have to beg for it or find it. Go camping by yourself. (Sweet ass backpack required) Float on a river. Go skiing. Learn how to tie flies for fly fishing. Get good at starcraft. Teach yourself that it's only a hobby and if I keep on playing it like 5 games a day eventually I'll get better at it. Just have to watch the replays and find small things that you're doing wrong and go back and correct them. Everyone loses. If you can't deal with it you're a shitty human being and you'll never learn anything. Watch Carl Sagans Cosmos instead of looking at the stars. He'll really make you think the whole world is insignificant. But you'll learn a lot. Start a conversation with a random stranger. Bullshit the fuck out of them. Lie about everything just to do it for fun. How many people are there in the world again? You do not talk about fight club. | ||
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Drowsy
United States4876 Posts
On November 15 2009 10:59 suxN wrote: No, i dont recall having any dreams.. Well now that i think about it, a gf would be nice.. But its not like i havent been trying to achieve that allready. What on earth is starting strenght, i guess ill google it up *edit, sounds like gym to me, been there done that :/ still doing actually Chances are you're not doing it right. Do starting strength, it WILL cure cancer. | ||
DivinO
United States4796 Posts
But for me it's always been how I've looked at it. Never how things have actually been. I've been depressed and suicidal before. But nothing turns me around physically around me. It's always how I look at things in the end. | ||
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{CC}StealthBlue
United States41117 Posts
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BreaK
Canada890 Posts
Do things that make you happy. If you don't know what they are yet, go out and find them. | ||
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JohnColtrane
Australia4813 Posts
On November 15 2009 13:56 resonance wrote: I cannot stand this comment. How would a depressed person be a good candidate for a relationship, hell even have the ability to attract a girl. how would an ugly person ever attract a girl? maybe they should just stop trying also? dont like it, dont read it | ||
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CursOr
United States6335 Posts
Your diet. You eat meat, saturated fat, sugar and white flour all the time. Just guessing of course. Eat real food, fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and GOOD fats like Avacados and Cashews. I garuntee you 100% this is why you feel bad. Also gauge your intake of Sodium VS Potasium. You never ever want to lean too much to sodium. And +1 for the guy who said Strength Training. This is the essence of life for the male. GL sir. | ||
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Angel[BTL]
Romania345 Posts
It is quite hilarious though, because of known thinking in some people they tend to view life the way you do. But it's a matter of perspective. No one views the same situation in the same way as another. It has a commonality sure but never the same in other aspects. Because you focus your attention on what you don't want your mind picks from your daily routines only things that you think are bad. Do you used to be all the time in this situation? I mean before starting going to psychiatrist 2 years ago? Listen how you really think even when you phrase some things: I havent been enjoying social activities either for few years... Everything competitive sucks horribly.. You are even decided before starting any of the activities you've tried. So no matter what you do you end up with the same thought you had when you started: this all sucks. You've gotta start asking yourself some really serious questions about how you think your daily life. Start from when you were happy. What was that made you happy before? What qualities were then that are not now? Was the life exciting? Was the life enjoyable? | ||
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wok
United States504 Posts
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lvatural
United States347 Posts
On November 15 2009 10:52 suxN wrote: I'm depressed, been on meds and psychiatrist for almost 2 years, still feeling like crab all the time. Im figuring out, what are the stuff you enjoy doing? i'll give a list of different hobbies ive tried, but theyve left me cold. Poker Starcraft (and alot of other computer games) Chess Soccer Icehockey Floorball Tennis Gym/jogging Reading/writing Drawing Cooking blacksmithing .. thats all that comes to mind right now. I havent been enjoying social activities either for few years.. hell its over 4 years since the last time i had girlfriend. Its not that i havent tried, i just cant figure anything interesting to chat about.. talking has become awkward even with my friends. Everything competitive sucks horribly.. i dont mind if im leading, but if i get set back i simply curl up and die, losing all interest to even try. I've done some drugs and alcohol but they're not giving any kicks or chills anymore. So.. How to enjoy life ? I dont want to feel constantly bored, frustrated, sad or tired What did your psychiatrist say was the cause of your depression? I would think that you should figure out what the problem is (why you are depressed) before you begin to find a solution, or at least let us know so that people will stop throwing random answers at you that are each meant to attack different causes of depression. Sorry for a repeat or if this has been answered. Didn't read the entire thread... | ||
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OmgIRok
Taiwan2699 Posts
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Mannequin
Canada131 Posts
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