topic Why am I like this in Depression

Why am I like this

Kaelyn_____ — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 09:39:22 GMT

Hey yall, I try to keep this short and simple without any grammar mistakes.

I recently met new friends who are really cool and nice, I like them but I wish they stop changing I dont know why I am like this, I am not at all rude to them in anyway or try to sabootage, I feel depress talking about these topics like getting a job or studying or about the future, I much rather live in the present then have to worry about stuff like that I am only 17 is there any strategies to over come this as I am proud for their achievements,

Why am I like this

Soberlicious96 — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:00:54 GMT

Hi Kaelyn,

Meeting new people and making new friends is a bit tricky sometimes, in that we all tend to put on our best behavior at the start, but then after a short while we relax and begin to put our 'real' selves out there ..... and sometimes we discover that we may not have as much in common with them as we first thought.

Like you said, you are still young yourself, so you too will go through plenty of changes in your lifetime, and meet plenty of new people along the way.

Many years ago, someone gave me the following piece of advice (below) I hope it helps you like it helped, and still helps me:

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do for each person.

When someone is in your life for a REASON . . . It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered. And now it is time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON . . .Because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.

All the best with you new friends, be they for a reason, a season, or lifetime ones. xo

Why am I like this

blondguy — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 11:14:02 GMT

Hey Kaelyn_____

Welcome and good on you for having the courage to post too 🙂

Your self expression is spot on Kaelyn...no worries at all! I understand you as I used to live in the present when I was 17 too.....I had no idea what I wanted to do for a career....or the future....just to pass my year 12

You are a decent and kind person by being kind to your friends and not being judgemental

You are just as much of an achiever as your friends......We dont have to have a certain job/career direction at 17..or 18. You will find your own direction when you are ready 🙂

Beyond Blue also have the 'Young Peoples' section too Kaelyn.....I have placed the copy & paste link below...You may get a lot more replies under this subject heading (only if you wish of course!)

www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/young-people

There are many gentle people on the forums that can be here for you Kaelyn

any questions are welcome and thankyou for being a part of Beyond Blue!

Paul