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I do not know how to get out of my depression

I am in my mid 30s.

I remember in my early to late teenage years which were fantastic and very happy, such as (playing on the PlayStation with cousins, watching cricket, playing for a cricket club, going cricket practice, playing back garden cricket with cousins, going to community events, going to college, dreaming about community events, just dreaming).

Even in my 20s, I was going to community events, having things to look forward to, dreaming about community events. Been optimistic, a period of discovery.

I like that togetherness.

However, the last few years have been sad, depressing and miserable.

I also enjoyed going to bowling with my sister and the cinema with my sister the other week.

I think I need something to look forward to. I also like that togetherness.

I have stopped going to community events, I no longer watch cricket, I know longer play cricket. I have been lonely for a while.

I do know older people are very friendly, maybe I should join an old people's club.

I am the sort of person that enjoys groups, having a movie night in with a group.

I am going through depression and I do not know what to do, from what I have written.

Reply 1

Maybe to answer my own question is find something or people I belong to. Maybe join something.

What do you guys say

Reply 2

Bump. I do not know how to get out of this sadness.

I do enjoy watching paranormal, horror YouTube videos in the night.

Reply 3

Original post
by Anonymous
I am in my mid 30s.
I remember in my early to late teenage years which were fantastic and very happy, such as (playing on the PlayStation with cousins, watching cricket, playing for a cricket club, going cricket practice, playing back garden cricket with cousins, going to community events, going to college, dreaming about community events, just dreaming).
Even in my 20s, I was going to community events, having things to look forward to, dreaming about community events. Been optimistic, a period of discovery.
I like that togetherness.
However, the last few years have been sad, depressing and miserable.
I also enjoyed going to bowling with my sister and the cinema with my sister the other week.
I think I need something to look forward to. I also like that togetherness.
I have stopped going to community events, I no longer watch cricket, I know longer play cricket. I have been lonely for a while.
I do know older people are very friendly, maybe I should join an old people's club.
I am the sort of person that enjoys groups, having a movie night in with a group.
I am going through depression and I do not know what to do, from what I have written.

You seem to miss having things to look forward to and being with people. Perhaps start small by joining a local group or returning to a community event. You mentioned that you enjoyed movie evenings and group activities, so finding something similar could be really beneficial. You don't have to handle this alone, and even a tiny move can have an impact.

Reply 4

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by Dollyartasia8800
You seem to miss having things to look forward to and being with people. Perhaps start small by joining a local group or returning to a community event. You mentioned that you enjoyed movie evenings and group activities, so finding something similar could be really beneficial. You don't have to handle this alone, and even a tiny move can have an impact.

Thank you for your insights

Reply 5

I remember in my early to late teenage years which were fantastic and very happy, such as

-Playing on the PlayStation with cousins
-Watching cricket
-Playing for a cricket club
-Going cricket practice
-Playing back garden cricket with cousins
-Going to community events
-Going to college
-Talking on internet messaging
-Going on internet forums

By the community events, such as autumn party, dance event, Easter function, cricket matches in the summer

Dreaming about community events, just dreaming.

Dreaming. Listening to music and dreaming.

Even in my 20s, I was going to community events, having things to look forward to, dreaming about community events. Been optimistic, a period of discovery.

I like that togetherness.

However, the last few years have been sad, depressing and miserable.

I also enjoyed going to bowling with my sister and the cinema with my sister the other week.

I think I need something to look forward to. I also like that togetherness.

I have stopped going to community events, I no longer watch cricket, I know longer play cricket. I have been lonely for a while.

I do know older people are very friendly, maybe I should join an old people's club.

I am the sort of person that enjoys groups, having a movie night in with a group.

I'm a dreamer

Reply 6

I'm a passionate person, I need that moving energy, that passion.

I do think I need people.

Reply 7

Yeah I think you need to get involved in something again. Maybe sign up for loads of different things and see which ones stick. Maybe find some local community pages online and see what your options are.

Reply 8

Sorry you're going through this. Don't be too hard on yourself and just try take each day as it comes by. I feel like helping others always lifts people up slowly so maybe joining a group that gives back to others would be nice as it might be good to see how kind people can be. Would also consider joining a cricket club again as it seems like you enjoyed it a lot? And maybe talk to someone about what you're going through in person.

Reply 9

Thank you guys for your suggestions and replies.

I enjoyed watching the football with my father at home the other day.

I'm going to see a counsellor

Reply 10

I definitely need to be with people.

As I stated in previous posts, I enjoy and like the togetherness.

I am very friendly, amicable.

Id rather have a group of people in my house, have drinks, food, rather than going out. Just chatting.

I thought compassionate thoughts towards people today.

I've seeked the services of a counsellor.

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