How are you feeling?

[Phoenixx]

I have a feeling I'll be crying myself to sleep tonight. Been a good while since I've done that, I thought I was done. I'll probably go do that now.

Sorry if I'm depressing up the place. I just feel like a (metaphorical) piece of garbage right now.

^ :: I hope things are better for you soon. I actually did that right before Christmas (not very holiday of me), but too many things were weighing down on me all at once. It's best to just do it and get it out of your system than to try to ignore it all (which is what I do most of the time).

 

[MrJones]

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Except for that one word

 

[Phoenixx]

I'm not sure. I was feeling pretty good, but then I got to thinking and now I don't feel so great anymore. I'm not depressed... More like a bit sad and worried I think? All I can think of now is what if 2012 is just a horrible repeat of last year? Of course I won't go through half of what I went through last year, but new things bring new situations. What if it's all bad? What if I just sink even more into the same depression that eats at me on and off every year (and has been for the last 6)? What if I'm never happy? What if college this time around won't be good either? What if this whole year is just going to be another hell for me to live through?

 

[twiggle]

I'm not sure. I was feeling pretty good, but then I got to thinking and now I don't feel so great anymore. I'm not depressed... More like a bit sad and worried I think? All I can think of now is what if 2012 is just a horrible repeat of last year? Of course I won't go through half of what I went through last year, but new things bring new situations. What if it's all bad? What if I just sink even more into the same depression that eats at me on and off every year (and has been for the last 6)? What if I'm never happy? What if college this time around won't be good either? What if this whole year is just going to be another hell for me to live through?

What if it's even better than last year? What if most of it's good? What if you're happier than you've ever been? What if this year turns out to be one of your best?
I get what you mean though. I've found myself having similar thoughts fleetingly today.
Maybe you could plot a list of objectives for this year? Things you're going to work towards that, if you achieve them, will definitely mean this is a good year for you? Sometimes it's good to break the year down a little bit, make short-term goals - nothing too finite, just a bit of direction

 

[DeadmanWalking]

I'm not sure. I was feeling pretty good, but then I got to thinking and now I don't feel so great anymore. I'm not depressed... More like a bit sad and worried I think? All I can think of now is what if 2012 is just a horrible repeat of last year? Of course I won't go through half of what I went through last year, but new things bring new situations. What if it's all bad? What if I just sink even more into the same depression that eats at me on and off every year (and has been for the last 6)? What if I'm never happy? What if college this time around won't be good either? What if this whole year is just going to be another hell for me to live through?

They could be or they couldn't, Phoenixx. No one can see in the future, so don't think about it. You've got a long time before you have to worry about anything like that, after all, things have just begun. Deal with the problems before you right now and deal with things as they come, okay? Do that and the long-term problems will be solved in the process! Make this year even better than the last!

 

[MrJones]

I'm not sure. I was feeling pretty good, but then I got to thinking and now I don't feel so great anymore. I'm not depressed... More like a bit sad and worried I think? All I can think of now is what if 2012 is just a horrible repeat of last year? Of course I won't go through half of what I went through last year, but new things bring new situations. What if it's all bad? What if I just sink even more into the same depression that eats at me on and off every year (and has been for the last 6)? What if I'm never happy? What if college this time around won't be good either? What if this whole year is just going to be another hell for me to live through?

All that could be true, but also false.
Attitude is very important in life, just try to think that things can be good too. It won't guarantee happiness or anything, but you may find it, so try to enjoy the trip.
Hope it will be a great year for yoy, Phoenixx!

 

[MrJones]

3 replies in 3 minutes? There were none when I started mine lol
Phoenixx must be feeling like this right now:

 

[Phoenixx]

What if it's even better than last year? What if most of it's good? What if you're happier than you've ever been? What if this year turns out to be one of your best?
I get what you mean though. I've found myself having similar thoughts fleetingly today.
Maybe you could plot a list of objectives for this year? Things you're going to work towards that, if you achieve them, will definitely mean this is a good year for you? Sometimes it's good to break the year down a little bit, make short-term goals - nothing too finite, just a bit of direction

^ I always have objectives I'd like to overcome, but it's always fear stopping me. Always. I should really set them though, and go through them little by little. Even if I achieve just one I'd be happy.

They could be or they couldn't, Phoenixx. No one can see in the future, so don't think about it. You've got a long time before you have to worry about anything like that, after all, things have just begun. Deal with the problems before you right now and deal with things as they come, okay? Do that and the long-term problems will be solved in the process! Make this year even better than the last!

^ Yeah I always have the tendency to either dwell on the future or on the past, never so much the present. I suppose that should be added to my list of things to change.

 

[Phoenixx]

All that could be true, but also false.
Attitude is very important in life, just try to think that things can be good too. It won't guarantee happiness or anything, but you may find it, so try to enjoy the trip.
Hope it will be a great year for yoy, Phoenixx!

^ Thanks Jonesy. I hope so. I hope for the best for every single one of you too.

3 replies in 3 minutes? There were none when I started mine lol
Phoenixx must be feeling like this right now:

^ Ha! Yeah kinda. I was actually just expecting my post to just be ignored, since it was just me venting out my thoughts. I wasn't expecting all that attention at once. ::

 

[alwaysrunning]

like i can't control my behaviors. i always go from one extreme to the other and balance seems to evade my reality.

 

[DeadmanWalking]

like i can't control my behaviors. i always go from one extreme to the other and balance seems to evade my reality.

Hmmm, I have that problem as well, unfortunately. Why don't you try to analyze the personality traits you have at each end of the spectrum and incorporate bits and pieces from each end into a "new self"?

 

[alwaysrunning]

Hmmm, I have that problem as well, unfortunately. Why don't you try to analyze the personality traits you have at each end of the spectrum and incorporate bits and pieces from each end into a "new self"?

yeah unfortunately a lot of us do....however the hard part is knowing how to do that.

 

[MrJones]

^ Thanks Jonesy. I hope so. I hope for the best for every single one of you too.


^ Ha! Yeah kinda. I was actually just expecting my post to just be ignored, since it was just me venting out my thoughts. I wasn't expecting all that attention at once. ::

Ignored? Not by your friends ;D

yeah unfortunately a lot of us do....however the hard part is knowing how to do that.

I hope you find a way to do it. Unfortunately, I can't help here ::

 

[DeadmanWalking]

yeah unfortunately a lot of us do....however the hard part is knowing how to do that.

True. I think a bit of introspection and some help from those around us might help to solve this dilemma.

 

[KiaKaha]

Wow, I just discovered the majority of my family have given away the presents that I got for them for christmas. Yaaay, something else I suck at.

 

[Kiwong]

I feel OK. There is a ying and yang of being around people. You never can get along with everybody all of the time. In the past I would've got really worked up about the minority of those that are hostile towards me. Yesterday I didn't, I focused the postive and friendly vibe of the majority.

 

[MikeyC]

Wow, I just discovered the majority of my family have given away the presents that I got for them for christmas. Yaaay, something else I suck at.

I'm sorry to hear that, mate. :: I generally try not to get people material things, just in case they hate it. I rather get them gift cards or similar things.

 

[Invisibleman]

I already am doubtful about the new year.

 

[lonely_drummer]

Relieved I'm going home in 12 hours but long ass day of flying

 

[Porto]

Brain Dead for tonight...need a cold bath and a cup of tea...a friend would be nice, another bitchy day!