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Depressed during breaks?
During long breaks, such as Winter break, I usually go into a state of depression; not the usual depression that you're probably thinking of - the lethargic, apathetic type. I sleep in nearly all day, and eat very little. What could be the causes of this, and is there any way to "cure" this?
Mind you, I'm nearly always in such an anhedonic state; but it really shows through during breaks. I have no hobbies, no real motivation, and no clear desires. I have no friends nearby, so that is out of the question. I'm not lonely, just blank. Nothing traumatic has happened, this is just my personality. When I have school, work usually takes my mind off of this emptiness - but in the end, when I have free time, I always return to face the void of emptiness.
I'm a vegetarian, so I suppose it's always possible that I'm missing out on some nutrition: but I doubt it, since I have been this way for as long as I can remember, spiraling into a deeper state as time passes.
I went to therapy for about 9 sessions, but stopped when I realized it was not helping at all; I don't believe that it was the therapist, I believe that the reason it wasn't helping me was because I had not been putting in any effort. There is very little chance of changing if I cannot muster up enough motivation, desire.
I am a 13 year old female, if that fact is of any use.
4 Answers
- NaguruLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
These are like seasonal changes which occur. It is common among people. It is just like our mood which changes frequently depending on the situation, time, circumstances, etc.
Even in outside nature, we can always find lot of climatological changes taking place. Our body is more or less similar to that. It is subject to frequent changes physically as well as mentally.
Source(s): own - Anonymous1 decade ago
you should try and find a hobby that you really enjoy. having something to always keep you occupied and look forward to will make things seem less boring and youll be happier doing something you like. you could even meet new people who have the same interests as you and then youll have some more friends who can occupy even more of your time.
seeing a therapist isnt necessarily a bad idea, they may be able to pin point where the source of your depression is coming from.
- 1 decade ago
I know right?! Like, sometimes I do the same thing! Ok, wow...that was way too dramatic, anywho...
I have no idea what your town/school is like, but i suggest getting a FB/Twitter. Or maybe a pen-pal person. At least somebody you can talk to everyday, or come up with something you do everyday. For example, you could try and run a mile everyday at 4 p.m. (I don't suggest this though) Anyway, just come up with stuff to do and make yourself busy.
Source(s): My awesome-tastic brain. DFTBA :) - Anonymous1 decade ago
Therapist are indeed overate and are essentially there to relieve the " patient" from his misery. That said you could start off by talking long walks and exercise your body. Close your books and turn off the internet. Nobody will find your motivation for you. Not easy but has already been done by many.
