Is there a way to deal with my feelings of depression? s?

I answered the hat question, I don't wear them, but my step-son loves them, everyone likes their own thing and he looks cute in them. Though his first one was an Atlanta Braves, I like the Braves - good team, but I was like, next time you're getting a Brewer, and he did. So, don't feel badly about it, I was just mentioning that I look silly in them. I'm sorry about that, I should have mentioned my step-son who has a collection of them started. Let me just put it this way, they look good on a lot of people!

Since you don't want any pills, I really suggest counseling. Years ago I went, much to my objections, but I did and it helped me greatly. They also have group support at many they can hook you up with, they have teen groups as well. I went to a group as well an individual counseling and it was really refreshing to hear others with the same problems or similar. In counseling you get to talk about whatever you like without being told the often repeated line by outsiders "Look at all the good things in your life, it could be worse" which never helps at all. Only makes things worse when people make you feel like you shouldn't have any problems.

You could join school groups for finding some good friends. I'm going to sound like a parent here (I have 3 kids of my very own and 2 steps) but often kids that join after school groups such as sports or clubs find lifelong friends. The sport of Cross-Country running has the best group of good kids who really support one another. My dad is a coach and my super shy son went out. (Not on my dad's team, we live 2 hours away). He clicked with some of the kids and they are very kindhearted.

I apologize Brandon, it was not my intention to make anyone feel badly. I do understand your depression, I went through it from about age 12 to age 28. It wasn't until counseling that I got better.

Edit: I deleted mine too after answering your question. I felt so bad.

Just don't let that get to you! and it's a silly question what's wrong with having a flat brimmed hat I do it too :P I like the Braves and I use that type on my Peak of my hat also I would say it's something not to pay much attention to..especially those who answered it and made fun of them if it mad you feel bad in anyway why don't you just tell them.. and I see that isn't right to judge a person by anyway... you can try to take you'r mind off of it by doing anything answering question..why am I the only one of your contacts who answered this?

Edit:You mean some of your contacts answered the question and their answers made you feel low right?I'll have to see what they wrote..

Edit 2:My word you're right I'd never seen anyone write anything bad about others I guess they didn't know you wore you're caps that way or they'd think twice about writing what they wrote and know who they are hurting and I wear my caps that way too...

I been battling depression on & off the last few months myself since being laid off from my job & other personal problems in my life. Only think i can suggest right now is to hang in there & to keep yourself busy.. Do things that u like doing & keep yourself busy so that u don't think about it much. You will make friends in due time. Just be patient & give it a lil time especially if u just moved to a new neighborhood. I drink Chamomile Tea on occasion when I'm down especially before i go to bed. It is a good stress relaxer. I'm sorry i couldn't help more but hope this helps & hope you get better soon.

hon, it's ok if that's how you wear the hat. i'd bet $100 right here and now that i wear something that annoys the bejeesus out of you too :)

but i have a strong sneaking suspicion that the hat question has little to nothing to do with how you feel. it's just one more thing to add on, to bad feelings. i have been there. right where you are. i found out that sharing the feelings was the hardest part of my depression though because i didn't want to bring anyone around me down.

i was eventually referred to a counselor (on a sliding scale. i was paying $5 a session since i'm so effing poor) and it helped so much. you are a new contact of mine so i am not sure how old you are, but if you are still in grade school, you can visit your school's counselor for free. you should take advantage of that.

please don't let what others say....especially on yahoo answers bring ya down, ok? after i submit this, i am off to delete my flat hat comment.

Brandon, it may be hard to believe but there is not a person in the world who hasn't felt down and thought no one would understand.We are human beings not machines and therefore we have feelings.

I don't know what people said to you but a lot of people don't realize how words can hurt, even words said in jest.This site can be a lot of fun and an interesting venue to share thoughts and ideas and pass on information.You cannot let a few rude and insensitive people ruin your time on here.These people find courage in the fact they can say whatever they want because they are anonymous.

I don't go on the baseball site very often but I know there are a lot of good fans of the game on here.If you want to ,you can block a user you feel was offencive.

I can tell you from life experience it takes more courage and character to be your own person and believe in your choices than to meekly follow the crowd .Try to believe in yourself.You sound like a nice fellow.

Over the last five years I had begun to have increasingly withdraw into a downward spiral of depression..

But now with the method I can fully focus my energy and thoughts into a decisive line on how to make my life better constantly. And it works like magic! I'm beginning to attract people to me once again and things have just been looking up since then.

Helping you eliminate depression?

They don't want you to be standoutish for the wrong reason. Make sure and bath daily, go to bed early, and eat as normally as you can. Keep your hair as close to your way of cutting it that you can. Try to find a normal multi vitamin and mineral tablet like One-A-Day for men and take one every day. At night if you feel too awake then stay in bed and try to keep your eyes closed. If you get tired during the day go lay down with the covers turned back and in your jammie ware. Take care of yourself cause there is only one of you. Signed, Dr. Strangelove.

yea. sometimes my life just feels empty and i cant stand myself. Honestly the worst thing you can do is just lie in bed. Youre just gonna feel useless. find a track and just start walking. im not kidding. preferably around dusk because its prettier. i promise walking and just observing the sky will make you feel better. Okay next fish oil and vitamin d is supposed to help your brain. try that and if your not on meds already i suggest something that releases seratonin. Good luck

Hey, it's all gonna be okay trust me. Who cares what other people think about your hat??. You have to get out there and meet new people. Don't sit on Y!A all day :). I know it's hard since you just moved but you have got to get out there and meet new people.

You'll be alright, trust me :)

go to a doctor or a friend to get out everything that is bothering you