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ChowQing94
post Jul 1 2014, 08:40 AM

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QUOTE(Derp Derpington @ Jul 1 2014, 08:13 AM)
hi all.

1st and foremost, im a 20 y/o male, currently studying in a uni in KL.

i can say im a (usually) jovial kind of guy. whenever our group of friends hangs out, i usually be the centre of attention, the one who usually makes the crowd livelier.

but lately (idk, for the past 5-6 month or so?) i kinda lost interest in life. day in and day out i always looking for purpose of my life. i woke up feeling depressed and go to sleep wondering what my purpose of continue living. i think it has to do with me failing in my final exam last year, idk.

i consider myself lucky being blessed with a gf, an understanding parents, n a group of close friend. i didnt feel like this when im with them, but whenever im alone, especially at night, im always be overwhelmed by the feeling of wanting to end my life. i closed all my windows (i live in 6th floor) just so that i dont think of throwing myself out of my bedroom window.

i tried to confide this to my closest friend, but he just scoffs and thought i was joking. when he realised i was being serious, he told me to go out more often (which im trying to avoid, since thats the reason why i failed in my exam), count my blessings in life (which i do). pray to god (which i cant, coz i dun really believe in god) etc etc etc.

idk. being a lurker in kopitiam (was introduced by sum1 to kopitiam, saying that its malaysian version of  4chan. haha.) , i know some of u might think that im a pathetic guy (which i agree)

i just feel so depressed. i was a plump person before, (average weight  at 75kg) n i lost 15kg of weight in a span of 5-6 month. i cant sleep normally.

i need help. what should i do? i wanna be that kind of person i was 1 year ago.

please help
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I'm also 20 years old and ya, its rough adjusting from studies mode then suddenly having to take on the responsiblities of adulthood.

Like you, I also don't have the freedom to go out to the events I wanna go on weekdays and sometimes weekends due to work.

I also tend to stray myself from my family especially going outside for dinner because I'm quite tired balancing my work and the things I enjoy doing such as blogging and playing mobile games, etc etc.

You are really lucky to have people around you who care for you. Your situation is quite different than me as I've always been a loner myself during my schooling days so ya, I'm already used to it for many years now. I'm a quiet person in nature, and quite different than my virtual self here.

Maybe going out for activities like movies, bowling or "makan" will cheer you up and get back to your usual self. Take your friend's word for it, he gave you quite a good suggestion.

You can also go travelling, the case might be that you are getting bored at seeing the same things everyday.

Listen to music. It always help one to sleep. You are just going through a cycle of life everyone has to go through once in awhile.

Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by ChowQing94: Jul 1 2014, 08:41 AM
ChowQing94
post Jul 1 2014, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(Derp Derpington @ Jul 1 2014, 09:09 AM)
i go out with my gf almost every week ( we study in the same uni). n i can say, im not like this whenever im around with my friends/family. just that whenever im alone, (when im studying, taking a shower, watching tv, etc.) the thought would overwhelms me. once i was at my parent's home, the thought attacks, n i tried to distracts myself by taking a night walk. in the end i run back to my house coz i feel like throwing myself in front of a speeding car. (yea i know. its pathetic)

i tried music. (which wat my friend suggests) it doesnt helps. i tried many genre of music.(another suggestion of my friend) from classical such as pachebel, 80s music, 90s music, i even tried justin bieber just for the heck of it. none of it helps.

i tried exercising before sleep.(yet another suggestion of my friend) the only result i got from that is a sore body when i woke up the next morning.

idk. i really hope (like u said) that it is just a phase that im having. n it goes away soon.
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Justin Bieber ._. no, don't listen to his songs ._.

Listen to songs you enjoy, doesn't have to be classical.

This website for music : http://coffitivity.com/

Exercise before sleep is a no-no ._.

Idk, but usually when I can't sleep, I drink coffee, then drink plenty of water and try to knock myself out to sleep by playing mobile games or reading books or mangas.

Not healthy if you don't drink water at all after coffee, so ya I guess you can try this way.

You can also try Youtube perhaps when you are have some time for yourself? Try watching videos by SMOSH, Pewdepie or NiggaHiga. Get a few laughs from there.

And also check this websites ( ya, you might waste some time but its might get your mind off the things you are facing for awhile ) :

http://9gag.com/

http://en.rocketnews24.com/

http://www.cheezburger.com/

http://www.boredpanda.com/

http://www.2leep.com/

http://www.wonderhowto.com/

http://outgrow.me/

Maybe you could also work on a hobby? Also, a good start to get life going on.

Have you shared your thoughts with your gf?

This post has been edited by ChowQing94: Jul 1 2014, 09:43 AM
ChowQing94
post Jul 1 2014, 01:02 PM

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QUOTE(Wassupman @ Jul 1 2014, 12:58 PM)
too pampered
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Nolah, I also face this type of thing also.

Just need to see new things and participate more in life so wont get into boredom, dull life phase and get over the issue of crossing from school studies to adulthood.
ChowQing94
post Jul 1 2014, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(Wassupman @ Jul 1 2014, 01:07 PM)
having such colorful life yet depressed?
its only a sign of having too much but taking things for grant.
try imagine kids without families, gf or neither doing well in studies.

you think their life are any better than ts?
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Sometimes even the brightest star can become dull.

Too much of a good thing can also be someone's downfall.

Everyone has its moments. No one can be happy all the time =_= that's unnatural.

Every individual is different, the things they enjoy and dislike is also different.

Humans have emotions. From here, I can see it's just a phase and how people handle it might be difficult or easy depending on the individual.

Only he can decide on what actions he can take. We can only suggest and help him out as much as we can.

On the pretence of comparing life of others, it is subjective to one's view.


ChowQing94
post Jul 1 2014, 01:23 PM

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QUOTE(Wassupman @ Jul 1 2014, 01:19 PM)
even though have emotions but does not need to resort to drastic results like losing interest in life..
i might be wrong or have a wrong impression but to me it sounds like he wants to die
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He might also be suffering depression or mild case of adapting to change.

And, like others mentioned above, he might also consider seeing a professional or talk to Befrienders.

 

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