What should i do when im alone?

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sometimes when im feeling bad I have my family there to try to help… but sometimes they’re not. and when they aren’t there when I start feeling bad, I feel like I might do something i’ll regret. I’m scared of myself, and I know that sounds stupid. buti don’t know what to do or how to handle it

Category: asked May 11, 2014

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I think the saying goes "an idle mind is the devils playground." When you are alone and can't be with others you can try and keep yourself busy.

Hobbies, movies or TV are temporary distractions. You posted this under depression though and if you have unresolved issues the only permanent solution is to absolve yourself of the burden. If you need someone to talk to you can vent private to a stranger or feel free to message me. Maybe someone can help you figure it out.
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Well, it depends on what you're feeling bad about. I don't live near my family, so when I start getting in the dumps, some things that help me are writing down my feelings in a journal, meditating, exercising, or just taking the time to think my problems through. A night out with friends never hurts either, but terrible sources to seek comfort in include self-mutilation, drinking, gambling, eating, or doing drugs. These things are only distractions and will not help you get through the issue itself. Don't run away from your problems. Or if you really need to talk to someone, you can certainly use this website's chat feature.
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League of legends, a free to play game that will turn your loneliness into rage and excitement. American Horror Stories a HBO tv film that will turn your loneliness into sacredness and have you under your covers.Stay away from lonely music and make best friends with yourself, talk to yourself about doing something and do it, it will make things more fun then doing nothing.
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Start talking with God he listens read the bible and pray and he will listen and your life will change.. I'm under medication and I sometimes can't handle myself if I don't take the pills I'm supposed to i can do something I can regret to but that's why I take the pills and it makes me fell better. And I also talk to God about my problems and he listens :)
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I used to feel anxious when I was alone, so I shall assume its a similar feeling to yours. I established a safe place in my head which I'd somehow lost. How do you define yourself, strong? Relaxed? If not, do you want to define yourself like that - your true inner self untarnished by the stresses of life? Once you establish this strong sense of self, the nonsensical parts of your head which say 'hey, wanna do something stupid' are easily stomped out by your conscious 'real you' mind. You can choose the person you want to be :) just takes a bit of practice.
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Reading good books, meditating, doing yoga, listening to music, writing some fiction stories or about the things that you are good with, playing games especially online and video games, walking around the park etc. :)
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I feel you, OP. Here's one thing I do sometimes: pick a funny song like Zombie by Jay Brannan, and learn to sing it when you're alone! (:
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I won't pretend like this is the only answer-- because it isn't. Some people mentioned god, some tv, some music... and while it may have worked for them, that doesn't have anything to do with you. So... sorry, some of tose pieces of advice may not work in your case. However, they all have something in common. Each person managed to find something that did pull them through. They are where you are now, and they got out. That means you can, too. I developed something similar when I was younger. I was bullied in school, and would deliberately get in trouble so I could spend detention in the library. I didn't like being around people, but I didn't like being alone, either. Since I grew up around books, I could dive into anything I picked up. It wasn't about the reading or the words, it was about the way I could forget my body, my pains, and see another place that... despite me being by myself, helped me brave being alone. Not entirely unlike having a flashlight or a lantern in the dark. That's not to say it solved my problems. It didn't. But it gave me a chance to catch my breath, to rest, and to clear my head long enough to reflect on th world outside my little bubble. I began to understand that there were some things not in my control, like my brain chemicals, other people's opinions, the weather... but there were also things I could, like my actions, my choices, and what I did with what I learned. If you are alone and are afraid of 'idle hands', find something to let them not be idle. If you're the kind of person that works with your hands, try leearning hot to fold an origami crane. Doodle on some paper. (I started doodling on my arms with marker, and it let loose a lot of... impulses in a productive way, if you know what I mean.) Video games are great, too. If you're the kind of person that likes to listen to things, find some music that you consistently like, or can take your mind off things. I like classic rock, but I also try out things like Welcome to Night Vale, because it's hands-free reading. TV works the same, too. If you are the reading type, but want something interesting, I suggest comics. They're designed to be read as clearly as possible without words, and there's a story fopr everyone. American comics can be harder to come by (webcomics are ok, but not always consistent), but if you're willing to go cross culture, there are hundreds of fan-translated japanese manga comics. If you can get involved in that, there's also a great chance you'll meet people with similar interests, or maybe similar problems. And lastly... even though you may feel alone, may want to be alone, and fear being alone... you are not alone. You are human, made of human, and do human things in a human world. Everyone else is made of the same things. We're branches of the same tree. And though it seems like an insurmountable time, this will one day pass. I think your family does want to help you, and it's true, they can't always be there to help. It may be your time to start standing on your own, to try to find something that makes you happy-- not to replace your family's support forever, but to help you stand when they can't be by your side. That, in its many forms, is normal. Anyways, that was a long post, but best of luck!