How are you feeling?

[coyote]

I've been trying for months now to approach random people in the streets, but I've failed literally dozens of times, not once have I succeeded. Each additional time that I fail gets me depressed for at least a day or two.

I don't give up, however. I keep trying. I just don't know whether this means that I'm really naive or that I have a tremendous amount of willpower.

what are you failing at, exactly?

i'm not sure i understand what you are trying to accomplish :idontknow:

 

[LifeInternal88]

good
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[Nathália]

A little tired (having trouble falling asleep still and consequently not getting enough of it), but otherwise I'm feeling remarkably well.

This is now going on my third day of a predominantly plant-based diet. I'm not technically going to be a vegetarian or vegan, but I will only eat meat occasionally, and dairy products maybe a few times a week. We'll see how it goes over time. Already, despite the lack of sleep, I feel like I have more energy - but that's probably a mental thing because I'm excited about my lifestyle changes and my future.

I still have a lot to do.

You can do it Opaline. I took me years of failing to get on a preferred diet. Yay healthy body! Better thinking, more energy, etc it is exciting to improve regimens. Good luck

I've been trying for months now to approach random people in the streets, but I've failed literally dozens of times, not once have I succeeded. Each additional time that I fail gets me depressed for at least a day or two.

I don't give up, however. I keep trying. I just don't know whether this means that I'm really naive or that I have a tremendous amount of willpower.

Trying to say hi? Ask for directions? Social experiment? What's going wrong?

Absolutely. It's now the end of the day and I don't feel any better. If anything I feel worse. I want to just die.

How are you doing? Hopefully well.

Hello,

I'm in a really tight spot right now but, I will survive it.
:sad: Aw, you're such an amazing young man, I know how you feel though.
I wish I could find a person who was as understanding as you in this crazy world. Sorry.

 

[takeheart]

Earlier I said I was gonna leave the site. thats what I always say when Im super stressed. being here and seeing people who share same problem makes things a bit better coz I know i aint the only one. Anyways I'm feeling suicidal. I won't do such act but I feel it right now. I'm cursed seriously . I dont understand why I go through such hard life when my brother is living good life. im the cursed one I guess :'(

 

[Graeme1988]

I'm feeling suicidal. I won't do such act but I feel it right now. I'm cursed seriously

Sorry to hear that, I've been feelin' kinda the same, lately.

Anyway, hope you feel better soon.

 

[Raichel]

Today: (approx. times)
3.00 - 4.00 am: anxious
4.00 - 6.00 am: desperate/suicidal
6.00 - 14.00 am: sleepy and sedated after taking meds
14.00 - 15.00 pm: inspired/motivated/open for change (attended art class, my teacher is such an accomplished man, I really admire him. I usually feel inspired to get up and get things done after this class)
15.00 - 17.00 pm: energized, put on some latin jazz music and danced the afternoon away.
17.00 - 18.00 pm: nauseous/guilty, binged on choco chip cookies and milka chocolate
19.00 - now: lonely/scared of never being able to make friends again/depressed

I get so tired of being me.

 

[Opaline]

Not so great today, having some difficulties and some humans are grating on my nerves, both on and offline. BUT, doing my best to pull through, have to keep going. What other choice do I have? If I look hard enough I think I can see the light... maybe.

 

[twiggle]

Earlier I said I was gonna leave the site. thats what I always say when Im super stressed. being here and seeing people who share same problem makes things a bit better coz I know i aint the only one. Anyways I'm feeling suicidal. I won't do such act but I feel it right now. I'm cursed seriously . I dont understand why I go through such hard life when my brother is living good life. im the cursed one I guess :'(

Hmm. I wish I could word my advice better sometimes but all I want to say is:

THINGS CAN CHANGE

Just because you are feeling so low now, it doesn't mean you will always feel this way. Life changes every day. Keep going and see for yourself

 

[I'm Not There]

what are you failing at, exactly?

i'm not sure i understand what you are trying to accomplish :idontknow:

I'm failing at the fact that I can't approach people and talk to them. I'm trying to train my social skills and hopefully get to know some people but clearly that's not going anywhere.

Trying to say hi? Ask for directions? Social experiment? What's going wrong?

I've tried taking smaller steps before, but even that doesn't work as I'm always bringing up excuses as to why I shouldn't say this/that, why I shouldn't approach... I'm just trying to become a bit more social. I'll go out and think "Okay today I'll do it, no excuses"... Guess what, failed again. I've tried approaching with all kinds of mindsets, but here I am, still at square zero.

 

[coyote]

I'm failing at the fact that I can't approach people and talk to them. I'm trying to train my social skills and hopefully get to know some people but clearly that's not going anywhere....I've tried taking smaller steps before, but even that doesn't work as I'm always bringing up excuses as to why I shouldn't say this/that, why I shouldn't approach... I'm just trying to become a bit more social. I'll go out and think "Okay today I'll do it, no excuses"... Guess what, failed again. I've tried approaching with all kinds of mindsets, but here I am, still at square zero.

okay, i understand

i thought you meant that when you went up and approached random strangers, and you found they didn't respond the way you hoped

i was going to say that most people don't really like being approached by random strangers

attempting to do that is VERY difficult - even for people without social anxiety

just ask any seasoned salesman what the most difficult part of their job is

try not to be too hard on yourself

maybe try something a bit easier to get your confidence level up?

try going into stores and have conversations with the sales people who approach you - get comfortable with that first

 

[Opaline]

berreh berreh sleepy. But I managed to get some stuff done around the house. Yay!

 

[EscapeArtist]

s.a.d
seasonal affective.
don't want to be alone right now.

 

[MikeyC]

Hello,

I'm in a really tight spot right now but, I will survive it.
:sad: Aw, you're such an amazing young man, I know how you feel though.
I wish I could find a person who was as understanding as you in this crazy world. Sorry.

I hope you do survive it. And thank you for the compliments.

THINGS CAN CHANGE

They can and they do. My life is going to be different in 10 years from now, even if I don't see it and don't know how different.

s.a.d
seasonal affective.
don't want to be alone right now.

I'm sorry. *hug*

 

[gazelle]

Very crappy! Just received a big box of chocolates as a gift 2 days ago from someone who doesn't know that chocolates are BAD for me.
So my immediate reaction is that I'll give it to someone ASAP! Then I suddenly realize that I can also keep them for guests so i put them in the freezer.
One day passes and I'm hungry and my dinner isn't prepared, so the little devil on my left shoulder tells me that life is too short not to enjoy a little bit of chocolate. I tell myself "He's right! I'll only have one!"... And the next thing I know, I've binged on half of the chocolates mg:

 

[MikeyC]

Very crappy! Just received a big box of chocolates as a gift 2 days ago from someone who doesn't know that chocolates are BAD for me.
So my immediate reaction is that I'll give it to someone ASAP! Then I suddenly realize that I can also keep them for guests so i put them in the freezer.
One day passes and I'm hungry and my dinner isn't prepared, so the little devil on my left shoulder tells me that life is too short not to enjoy a little bit of chocolate. I tell myself "He's right! I'll only have one!"... And the next thing I know, I've binged on half of the chocolates mg:

Yep, I do this same thing. Best to just not have them in the house because then the temptation is always there.

 

[Srijita52]

Feeling like dirt. I mean seriously what's the point? I've no other way but to accept the fact I'm simply stupid, clueless and pathetic and no matter how much I try or whatever I do, no one's ever going to care. Maybe I'm just one of those people who are meant to be invisible all their life. Ugh I can't take it anymore!

 

[Graeme1988]

Feeling like dirt. I mean seriously what's the point? I've no other way but to accept the fact I'm simply stupid, clueless and pathetic and no matter how much I try or whatever I do, no one's ever going to care. Maybe I'm just one of those people who are meant to be invisible all their life. Ugh I can't take it anymore!

Aw, Srijita, sorry you're feelin' that way. Sadly, I could've written that verbatim, because I feel exactly the same way. :sad: So I know how ya feel, darlin'. And you're not stupid, clueless and pathetic, even if you do feel that. Seriously, you're not! If you every want to talk, feel free to message me.

Anyway, hope ya feel better. Heck, I'll included myself to! Since I've been feelin' just sh!tty, lately. :thumbup:

 

[Srijita52]

Aw, Srijita, sorry you're feelin' that way. Sadly, I could've written that verbatim, because I feel exactly the same way. :sad: So I know how ya feel, darlin'. And you're not stupid, clueless and pathetic, even if you do feel that. Seriously, you're not! If you every want to talk, feel free to message me.

Anyway, hope ya feel better. Heck, I'll included myself to! Since I've been feelin' just sh!tty, lately. :thumbup:

Thanks Graeme, hope you feel better too. Maybe we both need some distraction right now.

 

[Graeme1988]

Thanks Graeme, hope you feel better too. Maybe we both need some distraction right now.

Same tae you.

Aye, that's true, we could do with some distraction at the moment. Cannae dwell on feelin' like crap aw the time. I think might read a book, since it's something I've no' done for a while. Though, I've been procrastinating quite a bit, lately - in my case, I start something but don't finish. h:

 

[MikeyC]

Feeling like dirt. I mean seriously what's the point? I've no other way but to accept the fact I'm simply stupid, clueless and pathetic and no matter how much I try or whatever I do, no one's ever going to care. Maybe I'm just one of those people who are meant to be invisible all their life. Ugh I can't take it anymore!

I'm sorry. I know this feeling. It's crap. *hugs*