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submitted by Anonymous, age x, x
(October 15, 2020 - 1:43 pm)

back to the Down to Earth

Y'all, I am genuinely scared of haircuts. I don't want them to chop off all my hair. And the worst part is that I have to get my hair cut tomorrow. The fun part is that I finally get to dye it completely pink!

 

submitted by Lord of the shadows , The green fields
(July 18, 2022 - 10:20 am)

ok so.. Right now I pretty much spend my life in my room, reading or listening to music or whatever, and I feel sad most of the time. I feel lonely.  I have a couple friends, but none I'm really close to. I don't know how to find real friends like that; maybe I just haven't found the people I click with, or maybe I'm too shy and anxious to open up to them. I don't know if it's exaggerating to say I might be depressed; am i sad enough to count? Have i been sad for long enough to register? Who can measure stuff like that?

I just know I'm not happy, and I haven't been for a while, and life feels a little pointless. And I don't know what to do. Does anyone have advice?

submitted by pseudonymous, lost
(July 18, 2022 - 3:09 pm)

Hey! I'll try to help, if I can. 

I'll start off with your feelings of loneliness and fears about friendship. Lucky for you, it's summer, and school's out! This may not seem like a good opportunity to make friends, but it's actually a great one. You can go to day camps nearby for a chance to get to know people at your school, or sleep away camps for a chance to have lots of opportunities to practice talking to and getting to know people. Try to invite the friends you have now over sometimes to ride bikes or play games. Make sure to always be yourself. If, as you're getting to know somebody, you realize they're not a good friend, don't be their friend. Keep trying until you find your people. Trust me, you will find your people! When it comes to starting conversations, ask people what they've been doing this summer. Try to dig deep and make it obvious you really do care what someone has to say. 
As for your worries that you may have depression, I'll tell you this: depression comes in many forms, and most of those forms are not self-diagnosable and require you to be diagnosed by a doctor. There are symptoms to keep a look out for, though, such as feeling sad and generally low almost all the time, no longer feeling an interest in doing what you used to love doing, feeling worthless, and having trouble focusing. It's perfectly normal to feel sad sometimes, and interests change as we grow, but if you're experiencing problems like these all the time, it may be time to talk to a trustworthy adult. Even if you don't end up thinking you have it, try to talk to someone. Keep a journal. You don't have to write if you don't want to, instead you can make art. Just get your feelings out there! It's not safe to keep them in a bottle.
If your self-esteem is feeling low, try dedicating yourself to doing something. Start a garden, or volunteer somewhere. Taking care of something or someone can make you feel happier and give you a sense of purpose.
To sum it up, my biggest advice would be to venture outside your room. Get some sunlight, even if you're not hanging out with friends, by walking, going for a jog, biking, or whatever you want to do. If you're really feeling sad constantly, talk to someone and ask for help. And, of course, remember that we're here for you whenever you need us.
submitted by Peri@pseudonymous, age Pi, A World of Cookies
(July 18, 2022 - 5:14 pm)

thank you. It lifted my spirits some to hear from someone <3

at times when I feel like this, I'm glad to have the CB; everyone here is so kind and supportive :)

 

submitted by pseudonymous
(July 18, 2022 - 9:40 pm)

Hi! This honestly describes me, and I can help a bit with the depression thing.

Ive had depression before, and my parents are both therapists, and upon reading this, I don't think it's depression. It's what I had a few months ago, which is depressed mood. I guess it could be depression, but for now, it's the most subtle form of it. Depression is much more intense- with dark thoughts towards yourself and others and nothing is able to make you happy. It also lasts a LOT longer.

For the friends thing, it's summer right now, so it is a bit hard. I'd say to talk to those friends who you don't talk to much more, about deeper topics, sometimes. Once you get to know them better, it might click. That's what happened for me. 

I really hope this helps.

submitted by A@pseudonymous
(July 27, 2022 - 10:24 am)

Just saw this, tysm <33

About depression - just thanks, I'm very relieved. Having depression would be... scary. And about making friends, also thank you, I think that makes sense. I'll keep trying. It really helps to know somebody else has felt like this.

submitted by pseudonymous
(August 1, 2022 - 9:17 pm)

so i realized i'm kinda sadistic and i'm worried 

submitted by um:/
(July 18, 2022 - 7:16 pm)

idk about actual advice bc i got no idea, but if your worried abt it, its probably a good sign

submitted by ??
(July 25, 2022 - 5:14 pm)

i think i'm a horrible person and everyone who claims to love or even like me doesn't even know who i really am inside and i'll never deserve their love anyway

submitted by Tsuki the Skywolf
(July 21, 2022 - 3:22 pm)

Tsuki, I don't really know how to help, but I truly do think you're a great person. Honestly, in my mind, just about everyone in the world deserves to be loved. I think there's plenty of people in the world who love you, not because they expect you to be a better person for them, but because, in their eyes, you already are the better person you feel you need to be.

submitted by Periwinkle, age Pi, Somewhere in the stars
(July 22, 2022 - 5:19 am)

thank you so much Peri... that actually made me feel a lot better thank you

submitted by Tsuki the Skywolf
(July 25, 2022 - 9:11 am)

Tsuki. you are amazing and loved. you are not, I repeat, not a horrible person. you're one of the kindest, funniest, and most incredible people I know. I understand, because I regularly feel this as well. 

some advice:

try to convert this sadness into something beautiful, or even enjoyable. when I feel this way, I listen to certain music. here's some of my favorites:

I Don't Like Myself by Imagine Dragons

Demons by Imagine Dragons

Immortals by Fall Out Boy

Monster by Imagine Dragons

Believer by Imagine Dragons

 

or use these feelings and concentrate them into art/poetry.

looking at the stars at night makes me feel calm.

try to find more friends! chances are, you'll find someone who understands you.

try to be active! i've found that physical exhaustion distracts me from inner struggles.

 

i really, really hope that this helps. you're an incredible person. you deserve to be loved. 

submitted by ...
(July 25, 2022 - 12:32 pm)

oh my gosh thank you so much that means a lot

submitted by Tsuki the Skywolf
(July 25, 2022 - 7:53 pm)

I had a TERRIBLE day.

To start, I had day camp and felt neglected by my friends, and then my gpa forgot to pick me up. So I had to wait at the studio for 30 minutes after class to sit there and wait for him to pick me up.

Then my dad didn't take me with him to the gym because I got home too late... which wouldn't have happened if my grandpa had remembered to pick me up.

I watched TV all day and cried a bit and then I raced my sister outside and fell. I heard my ankle pop and now it's sprained. BAD. And I'm saying that as someone who's sprained her foot and broken three bones in her legs. It hurts :(

Yeah... but also, I've been training for running and I can't walk. I CANT WALK. This is gonna be a HUGE setback. And just when I was finally making progress...

*cri* i-it's FiNe I'm fInE 

submitted by Anonymous
(July 21, 2022 - 9:48 pm)

This is unlike the things I usually see on Confessions for which I can usually offer advice, so you will have to forgive the more makeshift response I have prepared, which is really just a hug and some inspirational quotes. (If it helps, I wasn't feeling great yesterday too, so you're not the only one)

"Be patient. Sometimes you have to go through the worst to get to the best. Give time some time."--Karen Salmansohn 

"No rain, no flowers." (Kinda cheesy, but oh well)--Not sure

"The darkest hour is just before the dawn." (My personal favorite)--Not sure 

You seem to need a reminder, so I want you to know: you're loved. Though it doesn't seem like it, there are people out there who are rooting for you. I should know--I'm one of them. *hug* I hope you have a better day today.

submitted by Periwinkle, age P, Somewhere in the stars
(July 22, 2022 - 5:32 am)
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