Im having confusing emotional problems?

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Sorry its a bit of a long story but i figured more detail, the better anyone can help

I used to suffer from really bad social anxiety but a few months ago I managed to overcome it rather quickly once I new what my problem was and how i could solve it. Now just recently i've had anxiety return in a different form.

Earlier this week i asked a girl out (first time ever because of previous battles with social anxiety) she said yes but kept pulling the "im busy card" that whole situation was making me quite anxious. Meanwhile its also finals (im in college) so my stress and anxiety levels are really high. Friday night I was at a concert, which normally kills any stress or anxiety i may have. But I felt mentally out of it at the concert then afterward felt completely miserable for no reason, normally i get a sort of euphoric mental "high" after concerts. The next day my anxiety was replaced by depression, every time a memory of the past was triggered in my mind i felt ridiculously sad and kept longing to return to life at that moment because I didnt feel as miserable. It wasnt just for the reasons i became anxious either. Normally listening to music helps reduce stress/depression but when i tried it i honestly felt worse. I ended up just laying down on my bed and crying. I hadnt cried in a good 2 or 3 years. Once I finished crying I felt a lot better. Depression was gone, anxiety was down but a general feeling of pessimism lingered. Went to a party with some friends that night, alcohol killed the lingering pessimism/sadness/anxiety (i know alcohol is bad to use to cope, i dont drink often)

Now here i am the next day and im scared i'll have a repeat of yesterday's absolute misery once the last of the alcohol leaves my system. I really want to know what exactly caused that whole episode of ridiculous depression, pessimism and crying.

? · Answer

Don't be to anxious, she may be one of those girls who is constantly studying or hanging out with friends. Try and see if you can plan something for the future. As for finals. Just take a deep breath and concentrate on doing well. Do a calm activity or a sport on the weekends to keep your mind off of these things. Or even possibly you coul seek a counselor. It's the last thing you would want to do, but it really can help.

Lil_J · Answer

Maybe something happened to you in the past that you haven't completely forgotten or somebody did something to you that you haven't forgiven them for and maybe that's what's causing your depression. I cant tell you to forget because thats a whole lot easier said than done but you could learn to accept and deal with what may or may not have happened in your past. if someone did something to you than you must learn to forgive that person because it could be whats causing these feelings in you. Whatever the reason is, you are the only one that can identify that reason. I also listen to music when I'm in the same situation. I don't know the kind of music you listen to but maybe you're listening to the wrong type of music. When I'm sad, I usually listen to worship/gospel music and it never fails to make me feel better. Well it's actually a mix between the music and my tears that make me feel better but most importantly knowing God is with me that makes me feel better. Pray to The Lord with all your heart bro and I guarantee you won't be let down. Read Gods word in the bible. There's many great passages that can help you. I'll leave you with 2 of them. God Bless :)

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.  

Psalms 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.

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Im having confusing emotional problems?

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