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I am not a therapist, but if nothing seems to work (pills, medical attention, diet), I would suggest doing something else totally drastic - sell everything you

I am not a therapist, but if nothing seems to work (pills, medical attention, diet), I would suggest doing something else totally drastic - sell everything you can, take a long deserved break from the digital world and go on an amazing year long adventure. Find some country to volunteer in for a year - could be nature conservation related, assisting the poor, whatever. Don't over think it (but do enough to be safe) and just GO. I might get down-voted, but shit, that is what I would do.

CyberFonic 14y ago
YES! How about getting a rescue dog! You'll be responsible for it, that keeps you going from day to day. Those adorable little buggers give back your love many times over. A friend of mine did that and since he had to walk the dog, met many other people with dogs and in so doing met a lovely girl and they're now happily together with both dogs.
- EvanKelly 14y ago
  This is an excellent idea. Living alone can help create an "echo chamber" (for lack of a better term) for negative emotions. Dogs (especially trained companion dogs) almost never contribute to these negative emotions. Having someone/something to care for and who depends on you is sometimes a substantial boost to one's psyche.
  - cowpewter 14y ago
    Yes. I suffered from clinical depression years ago, and the number one thing that stopped me from ever harming myself was knowing that my cat was completely dependent on me. Even if I had arranged matters so I knew I would be found before she could starve or anything, I knew she wouldn't understand why I was gone. Those thoughts always triggered a huge sobbing jag, but they kept me alive.
    - turnwhere 14y ago
      These are all interesting points. In terms of caring for something, and something being dependent on me, I know that this would stop me wanting to kill myself so much - but it would be out of guilt. I already have that feeling for my mother. I want to find a positive reason to live, instead of what I see as a reverse negative. The traveling thing - it's funny you should mention that. A month ago I did exactly this. I've left my business running and I've gone to another country. I am trying to spend as much time as possible volunteering, to help other people, as I thought this might help me. So far unfortunately I have felt very bad here. I am not entirely sure why. I will be here for another 2 months before I return.
maniacwhat 14y ago
I agree with this. Clearly you aren't happy with the life you're currently living, so change it completely. Do something exciting. You may find it brings a new desire to live when you actually have to work to stay comfortable. There are many options, off the top of my head I would say fly to India with very little money and try to make a living. You have your savings as backup but try not to use them unless you really have to. I realise it doesn't apply to everyone, so perhaps this isn't the answer, but at least for me excitement is what keeps me going, without it life really is quite boring.

CyberFonic 14y ago

YES! How about getting a rescue dog! You'll be responsible for it, that keeps you going from day to day. Those adorable little buggers give back your love many times over. A friend of mine did that and since he had to walk the dog, met many other people with dogs and in so doing met a lovely girl and they're now happily together with both dogs.

EvanKelly 14y ago
This is an excellent idea. Living alone can help create an "echo chamber" (for lack of a better term) for negative emotions. Dogs (especially trained companion dogs) almost never contribute to these negative emotions. Having someone/something to care for and who depends on you is sometimes a substantial boost to one's psyche.
- cowpewter 14y ago
  Yes. I suffered from clinical depression years ago, and the number one thing that stopped me from ever harming myself was knowing that my cat was completely dependent on me. Even if I had arranged matters so I knew I would be found before she could starve or anything, I knew she wouldn't understand why I was gone. Those thoughts always triggered a huge sobbing jag, but they kept me alive.
  - turnwhere 14y ago
    These are all interesting points. In terms of caring for something, and something being dependent on me, I know that this would stop me wanting to kill myself so much - but it would be out of guilt. I already have that feeling for my mother. I want to find a positive reason to live, instead of what I see as a reverse negative. The traveling thing - it's funny you should mention that. A month ago I did exactly this. I've left my business running and I've gone to another country. I am trying to spend as much time as possible volunteering, to help other people, as I thought this might help me. So far unfortunately I have felt very bad here. I am not entirely sure why. I will be here for another 2 months before I return.

maniacwhat 14y ago

I agree with this. Clearly you aren't happy with the life you're currently living, so change it completely. Do something exciting. You may find it brings a new desire to live when you actually have to work to stay comfortable. There are many options, off the top of my head I would say fly to India with very little money and try to make a living. You have your savings as backup but try not to use them unless you really have to. I realise it doesn't apply to everyone, so perhaps this isn't the answer, but at least for me excitement is what keeps me going, without it life really is quite boring.