I am useless, I am so Lonely, sometimes I want to die...

Philippines
June 16, 2008 2:35am CST
Is this what we called Middle Age Crisis?..Its been a long time since I last posted my discussion. From that day up to the present, my life became a roller coaster.I experienced problems in different degrees. As a result, I am become tired and unhappy. I don't know, I am so sad, sad,sad,sad. Last Sunday, i want to end up my life, i don't know why i began thinking of ending my life. I used to be cheerful and very inspired, but now, I even don't like to see my face in the mirror. I hate myself. I am not sure if I hate my life though. Is this right, thinking of yourself like this. At work, I am so busy even don't have time to rest, but when I am home, when its time to rest my mind start thinking I am useless. I am so tired of this life, or do I have to feel tired? I just hope i get inspired with responses before I ended my life, as if I can,or i don't know,..I hate it.really hate this.
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42 responses
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Well for one I would like to ask you why you think like you are becoming useless? Are you married? or is your relationship with others failing? For me choosing to be unhappy can be easily switch from unhappy to being happy just like that. It is you who is causing and choosing to be like that. Why? I don't think life is useless and you have life meaning you have a purpose in your life. Getting depressed is a normal reaction of a body that is asking to be nourished by something else. Is there something that you are wishing to achieve or acquire? Dont you realized that you would be more useless iof you chose to die instead. I think try to see fro yourself what caused this problem. Try to be positive just like what you've said in my post.
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
I cried again! I don't know what made me think I am useless.When I am at work and busy, I think I am normal, i can laugh with my co-workers, but only when I am alone is not the same. I don't know if I still wanted what I want to achieve because I always fail, I never stop trying to achieve it. I don't know what made me feel lonely. Anyway, i don't have a relationship with a guy and I am not married as well. I think I do not need it. I can't take care of myself how can I handle relationship? Yes, i remember what I said in your post to be positive, I am positive at work, only not when I am not moving or doing anything. I think I need person who will push me. Thank You RSA!
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
I can sense that the loneliness that you are experiencing right now stems from you being alone in life. Although you are saying that you don't need a relationship but it is that which I sense that is lacking in your life. I am not telling you to jump into one but try to be open to it when it comes along your way. It is not bad to have one you know. Also try talking to a relative a parent or perhaps a friend they may also help you in what you are feeling right now. With regards to failure, try thinking that failures are just there to teach you something to become stronger and become a much better person that who you are today. Failure is not there to put you down. Only if you allow them to put you down will failure put you down. It is you who holds back whatever happiness is left with you don't lose hope and be happy.
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• China
16 Jun 08
when you feel tired of the recent life, it begins to remind you to change the way you live. you said that when it's time to rest you start thinking something bad, so why don't you change your habit? you can develop your interests, music, dance, sports or something else, and i think the most suitable interest for you to develop is the one that can bring you into crowd.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
3 Jul 08
You cannot be with people all the time. You will always have times when you are alone. I love my time alone. I'm not rich, I'm unemployed but I feel so wonderful because I only have to please myself. There are many, many things about my life I would like to change but I don't have the power so it is pointless to cry or feel sad. I think about what I do have and I choose to feel joy in my heart. No-one can choose this for you. Find a peaceful time and place and think about all the little things you can be joyful about...don't look for others to do this, stand on your own feet and do it for yourself.
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Sometimes when my mind is empty, I start reading a book or watching funny movies. But when I am done it enters my mind again. Can you recommend? I am thinking of sports like badminton. You know I keep myself busy at work because I want to be feel tired when I got home I want to feel sleepy but then it didn't work.Thank you!
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• China
16 Jun 08
i think you may play something or enter some kind of courses with others, just don't make yourself alone, even you join the others with no one know you. so you can make new friends, start your new life.
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@swatig (1183)
• India
16 Jun 08
Hello grecychunny26, This temperory phase might happen any of us.try to understand wht is it as you are not lonely and not useless as you have lots of friends here in mylot atleast if not otherwise.whtever negative thoughts you have in your mind, try to bring them out from you by giving lots of answer to the disussion, lots of talks to anyone abt your problem and do what exactly you like to do in positive manner.if you cn, then try to play with kids to get rid of your '-ve' energies and attain some positive-ness in yourself. you know i have similar kind of situation and even worse than that. but i tried to locate earning source for myself so that i can divert all the attention to mine working. you can try to do the same or consult the concern docter and get the rite treatment for yur thought process and the last thing but not the least that God loves you the most. God bless you, from your friend, swatig
• Philippines
17 Jun 08
You are both right, i think i try to solve it myself. I learned a lot from both of you, so I try to think about this and how to get through it. I am ashamed now because many people treat me as one important person and me, i don't see myself as is. Thanks my friends.
• United States
16 Jun 08
Good Advice Swatig! To stay busy helps, and direct your efforts to helping others! It may take a doctor's help at the beginning.... please do get help if this continues! My hardest obstacle to overcome, was that I could not understand why I could not overcome it all by myself.... it depends on your situation, you chemical balance.... etc. Patience, faith in yourself helps!
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@subha12 (18441)
• India
16 Jun 08
i think not only in mid life, but in all stages of life you feel sad. actually there are some unlucky people like us. my life is also on roller coaster all th times. I do not know what to do. sometimes i also seem think the same way as you. just keep positive.
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• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Do you seek help also in times like this. Me, i can keep the problems with myself so I seek the help of my Mylot Friends. Yes we have to be optimistic, i must try hard.
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@Gollywog (1092)
16 Jun 08
This feeling happens to a lot of people, with all things that have happened to you. You need to see a doctor as you are deppresed and need meical help. This will go away after you get help, you are young and lovely you do not want to end your life your family and friends would be so sad. Keep talking to me and others here who are your friends we will help you as much as we can.Keep safe.
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Yes you are right! I am glad that I seek the help of my Mylot Friends like you. I am so touch by the quick response. You really want to save me. Thanks my friend, Gollywog!
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• United States
16 Jun 08
Now, Now.... grecychunny, do you know the things that help you overcome depression! It does not help by feeling sorry for yourself, been there... nor waiting for others to make you happy, been there too! I think it is in our power to be what we want to be my Friend. I use to read lots of self-help books, and when you think your life is sad.... lQQk around you, someone is worse off than you! The first thing that I found, is to make it a habit, the attitude is important! You may not feel it at first, but when you practice it... day after day.... it becomes part of you! Like a smile you carry, you may not feel like it, but it takes less effort (with time you become part of it). Your life is a gift my friend! We have a choice to make it better, or we can continue down the path of self-destruction! Also, I found by being interested in others helps. Find a friend, a loved one, family member, someone is looking for comfort like you. Keep your life positive... it is so rewarding. Plan... to take little steps first, then big ones to overcome all obstacles!
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I agree Sarahdesk2007, you are correct. I must follow all of your advices. You know i have found a person much worst than me and I am using all of my time to help her. She lost a father, i know she needs me in someway.
@edigital (2709)
• United States
16 Jun 08
This is your thinking only that you are useless. No man or woman is useless. I guess you are not satisfied with your present earning or companion and you have no good friends who love you as like you want. For this reason depression surrounded you and you think to die by yourself. This can happen to anyone including me. But destroying life by self is not the remedy of problem. Life is not a bed of roses, there are huge obstacle, depriveness, want, poverty, misunderstand, love, passion, sorrow will mix in you life until you keep alive normally. You are the great creation of God as you are human. When you think to die, ghost inspiring you to do it hurry. So as you are nice human, you should not trap the whispering of Ghost. When your mind think that dieing is solvent of your problem, quickly turn your mind that "Ghost" is whispering to do it and then turn from such dieing thinking. You never useless or a hateable woman. You are greatest creation of Creator. You must have ability to tackle all the situation. So do not think so that you are useless. You some time may be useful to huge people, to the world and to the myLot friends too. I you feel bored, meet your friends, or make huge friends and go out with them, if not possible then surft myLot and other sites and kill your idle times thus and with fun. Some times later you will feel that Life is worthful and you are not useless, you are most vuluable person in this world.
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
Very touching response from one of my friend here. I was surprise when i posted this discussion all of the responser are my close friends. I also received personal message. I printed your response. Because you told me I am a MVP, most valuable person! Thanks for making my day!
@edigital (2709)
• United States
1 Jul 08
Happy for your understanding! There is some typing mistake or spelling error, so u can correct those. I am happy really that Ghost defeated with you win the race of life - I just gave some fule....LOL
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
17 Jun 08
I am sorry you are going through this. There have been times in my life that I have felt the same way. Untill I remember to pray and think happy. You might need something to take something to help you to feeling better. I will keep you in my prayers.
@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
19 Jun 08
That is the best thing to do think positive. Thinking negitive just makes thungs worser. I am glad to here you are feeling a little better.
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• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Thanks Shaun to include me your prayers. I am still sad, but I am not thinking of ending my life. I just have to take things positively.
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• China
16 Jun 08
Hi,I am so sorry to hear that you are not happy and even worse that you have the idea of ending your life,Yes,sometimes,we have to face the problems and troubles in our life in our daily life,"I am useless"that is just you thougt this,no body say that,so cheer up,and go ahead find something important in your life,do sometime for yourself and your family.so that is will be useful to others(your family);Never give up,never lose belief!
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• Philippines
16 Jun 08
You how a reason there. I am useful i know that, but in my mind i keep telling myself I am useless! I am not giving up and i will not keep myself be emptied. Thank you petercheung!
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@anujain75 (1059)
• India
16 Jun 08
I think you are seriously depressed.You should take some treatment for this.I think it will be better if you take advice of both a professional medical practitioner or you can go for spiritual healing. When you are alone take some deep breaths and tell repeat within yourself that you are most important people of the world."Every body needs me".Repeat this many times in a day.Always think positive.
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• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Oh Anujain75 you made me cry. I did not expect there is someone here will tell me my importance. I know there is a reason why I am still alive. Thanks for enlighten me on this matter. And yes I will remember that.."everybody needs me". Thank you!
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• Singapore
16 Jun 08
I think you are single and do not have any short term goals. you go to work and keep your self busy so you feel happy. But when are you free, not doing anything you start feeling lonly and that makes you thinking your are waste. So you create some short term goals which can be acheived in 3-6 months, develope some interest in sports.Remember you have to have some one whom you can turn up to. So find some one whom you can rely on.
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• Philippines
16 Jun 08
What do you think is a better short term goal. Can you recommend something? Sarf, i don't have special someone, but I can rely to my family although I know that is a different story. Thank You!
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• United States
16 Jun 08
my advice is make up your mind to be happy i know it isnt really easy to do but do that and then do what you can to make it happen... spend some time every week doing something that is just for YOU something fun...
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• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Now i know. Maybe I am doing things for my family that of myself. Maybe I am not doing things to make my personal life improve that is why I am lesser happy don't you think? This is enlightening.Thank You gypsy_owl!
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@msedge (4011)
• United States
1 Jul 08
I've been there before that i also wanted to end up my life.Good thing i had a daughter that gives me reason to live and my faith to God helps me alot to survive.Think of positive things that will make you inspired.Life is sometimes like this so don't give up.Just keep going and find ways that would cheer you up.Life is good though and you will realize that one day.In every sadness theres always happiness so lets looking forward for the happiness.Be strong and happy.We only live once so enjoy whatever life you have.
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
God, gave you a daughter for your inspiration. To work hard.You already have a purpose being a Mother for your daughter. Have a nice day and thanks for the response.
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@msedge (4011)
• United States
10 Jul 08
Your welcome.Take care and God bless!
• Philippines
1 Jul 08
Hey cheer up girl! Don't waste your time wallowing in self-pity,coz there's no use doing that. Everybody goes through that stage when you think of highly unthinkable things that you want to do, like end up your life but don't. Life is too precious to end!!! How's about doing something that will distract you from your state of mind? Or maybe you could seek counselling? Maybe you just need to talk with somebody, a friend or someone who's willing to listen to your predicaments.
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
Yes, that is why i shared this through discussion and i guess there are many brains working that are still willing to help me like you. Thanks for your response, pearl sy chiu (is this your name?).just guessing.
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
count me to be one of your online friends, trust me i've been through this stage of my life and it wasn't easy trying to cope with it. Good thing that I prayed a lot and had friends who were willing to listen and not criticize. and yes, my name is pearl. Good luck...
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Well, a lot of times, I think we all go thru times and things like this. We get so busy sometimes, we forget to take time for ourselves, and start feeling unwanted and unloved and would rather not be around sometimes. It is a normal part of life I think. A lot of it though, is what we choose to do from it. When it starts consuming and overwhelming us, then it could be time to seek help. Find a Counselor, a Pastor, someone who can listen and be there for you, and if worse comes to worse seek advice from your doctor and go from there. It is not always an easy way of life, but you can get thru it. All I can say, things do get better, and remember nothing out there is worth ending it for. So take time for you, and get help if needed, and one day you can look back and know it was all worth it all.
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
I already done your advice, thanks for your time on me. Your response is right. Sometimes i feel unwanted because sometimes i think they did not appreciate what i served them, but i was wrong. I am a wonderful gift of God, with a big purpose in the world. And so are you.
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• China
17 Jun 08
that is not smart .Don`t think much ,friend.There r still so many things U have to do and pay responsbility of.
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• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Yes, i know not smart to think of ending my life, but there are times it happen. I am so tired. Thanks for reminding me of my responsibility, i never run of my responsibility, I am always there. But sometimes i felt exhausted.
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@toddsarm (766)
• Canada
17 Jun 08
I fell the same way you do some times I want to die
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• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Hey, you must read my responses , we have to change our attitude from now on.
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• United States
17 Jun 08
I am sorry you are feeling this way but may I ask why are you hateing yourself and life? what is it that has happend to you that had made you feel this way? If you can get to the root of the problem and work from there I think you will find happiness. You may feel the way you do but just remember there are people that really care about you and want to see you happy. Have you thought about going to a couselor for this matter? They could be able to help you sort out alot of what you are feeling and make you feel more happier in dealing with your feelings. Also if you have a doctor try talking with them to see if there's anything they can give you presciption wise to help you with this depression your feeling. I think you took the first big step in asking us here at mylot for help and what we thik you should do and you can get the help and we all here will support you on this. I hope you take the next big step as to going to see a professional about this and keep us updated on how you are doing god bless you and take care ( hugs ).
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• Philippines
19 Jun 08
Yes you are right, because the time that i had posted my problem here in mylot I am seeking help abruptly. Because I can stop crying and I know something is wrong with me.Good thing almost all of my friends including quickly responded and I was very blessed to have all of you because you saved my life. I am thinking of professional help right now if this has not change for a week or two.
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• Philippines
29 Jun 08
i also feel that sometimes especially when you are facing in a very complicated and big problems. , i attempted 3 times to end my life but i realized that ending your life is a big lose. This situation is just a trial for us how responsible we are in handling our own life. We have to fight this kind of emotion to win in our life.
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• Philippines
1 Jul 08
Three times. Whoah! Me i never plan to think about it. I will tell myself to never lose hope because i have a purpose, i know. I already awaken. thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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@relundad (2310)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Girlfriend, I have a saying that I will let you borrow..."live life today, like there is no tomorrow". And what that means is that in every minute of everyday you cherish it. You make it your own. You make a memorable occassion, even in the smallest of things. The fact that you open your eyes to a new day is a reason to celebrate! Celebrate the beauty of life. What you will find is that you learn to love yourself and to love life! I tell myself everyday that this world is a much better place because of me. So I have an obligation to myself to warrant me saying that. Everyday, I make it business to be the best employee, the best mother, the best sister, the best aunt and the best person that I can be. Negative energy is wearing you down! Turn it around, turn it inside out! Claim victory! Claim the best life that you can live.
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• Philippines
19 Jun 08
I know what you mean. I had always think of myself as one special. I can be the best sister, daughter and friend to everyone, but sometimes people around me don't appreciate it., that Is why i feel tired of doing the best. I hope i am wrong...Thanks relundad.
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