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The Wormhole
I have this thing in my life called The Wormhole, which sort of seeps into my mind every now and again. It's basically a huge wormhole -- note the name I've given it -- of misery that makes its way into my body and bluntly refuses to move out.
I've had it for a few years now (only like 3) and it's starting to get annoying.
Because I don't know what I have to be unhappy about.
I have a near perfect life: a nice room, a computer, Xbox games, CDs, tons of books (I love to read), a comfortable bed, stuffed animals, toys, board games... everything! I'm so very fortunate, more so than many other kids, and yet...
What's wrong with me? Why is there a wormhole in me?
I repeat: WHAT HAVE I TO BE UNHAPPY ABOUT?
~A confused and sad ScarletJumpFreak
submitted by ScarletJumpFreak, the universe
(May 6, 2014 - 12:31 pm)
(May 6, 2014 - 12:31 pm)
It sounds like depression to me. Have you noticed a pattern of any sort in when it comes into your life? Because if it's only appearing in fall/winter, then it might be Seasonal Affective Disorder (which is basically just really extreme "winter blues.")
This will sound bratty, but it does not matter if others are worse off than you. You have every right to feel sad. However, feeling sad sucks, so you should avoid it when possible. My point is, don't feel guilty because you're sad.
I suggest you see a therapist. I'm dealing with the same thing right now (and I have been for several years) and therapy really does work. I swear on my tumblr. Therapy is incredibly helpful.
okay some things now
- it will get better.
- you're a really awesome person (no really. I'd totally be friends with you. [and I hate most people.])
- you have a lot going for you. just hang in there.
- anime is a proven cure for most problems.
- and writing. writing is good.
I really hope this helped.
(May 6, 2014 - 5:53 pm)
Thanks. I've tried writing, and I've gotten a bit further. I also have a relatively new imaginary friend (from a book) and it helps to think about him sometimes.
It might be depression; I'm getting close to teenage years, and I know sometimes there is a decline in happiness as children progress to that point.
Thanks for saying you'd be friends with me, too. I don't have a lot of friends...
I'm pretty sure it's going to pass soon... it started off really strong but has gotten a bit weaker every two months or so. Thanks for the feedback!
(May 7, 2014 - 12:28 pm)
I suggest you tell your parents about this. They can find a therapist for you. As I said before, therapy is really helpful.
People just can't see how cool you are. There's nothing wrong with only having a few friends.
That's good.
(May 7, 2014 - 6:01 pm)
go up little thread
(May 7, 2014 - 10:59 am)
I don't know what that means.
(May 7, 2014 - 12:28 pm)
Top is a thing people say to move a thread from the middle pages back to the front page. (See also "poke" and "goop")
(May 7, 2014 - 5:34 pm)
When the first comment is made on a thread, it goes to the last page. No one knows why and there is currently no known way to fix it.
I'd say that you should try journalling, and just writing down whatever pops into your head. A lot of people think journalling is just about saying everything that happened that day, and they therefore think it's kind of trivial. I've found that it's more about writing about what you would want to talk to someone about, but can't or don't want to. I also like to write fiction in the same book, it's kind of interesting. If you like fictioning, that might be a thing that could also sort out your thoughts.
(May 7, 2014 - 5:44 pm)
When you want a thread to go back up to the top of the page, then you say top :) Hope that helped.
And for your wormhole, I definitely get what you mean. The same thing happened to me for awhile until a few days ago. I told myself I was done with being sad or anxious for no reason when I had a great life, and plus I did a sorta session with my Dad to get rid of annoying habits I didn't need anymore.
(May 7, 2014 - 6:33 pm)
Thanks, everyone. Talking about it really helps, and I'm glad for the CB community that actually understands these sorts of things.
Like I said, it'll probably wear off eventually. I don't think it's going to stick around much longer, as my life is slowly getting better and better. As long as I'm stimulated (reading, video games, even school) I don't think about it all that much.
(May 8, 2014 - 7:29 am)
Ah, teenager land! A happy and beautiful time for all!
Teenagers often get upset and happy for no reason. It's a part of life. It sucks. We all, all hate it. Everyone simply waits for it to end, because it sucks. I'm not trying to dismiss your problem, but this often happens while growing up and there's nothing people can do about it. I guess you should just try to be happy that you're alive for another day and you're healthy. You can walk and run and read and play and you should try to enjoy that as best you can. You are a human being, with the capacity to make a difference. Go out there and change the world for the better!
Also, I am jealous of your Xbox.
(May 8, 2014 - 9:46 am)
Yeah, I guess it will pass... it's just annoying in the present, but you're right, if I just stimulate myself until it's gone, it won't be too bad...
The Xbox was a gift for my birthday from my older brother (he's like 21 or something).
(May 9, 2014 - 9:19 am)