Those Brief Moments of Optimism

[steve1234]

For the last couple of years or so, I have been quite depressed. I know I don't have it as bad as some people, but it is quite a problem for me. Anyway, every now and then, I have these moments where I feel optimistic. I start asking myself 'what were you worrying about?' and 'Life is great, why not make the most of it?', and stuff like that. That feeling is great, but it only lasts a couple of hours or so, and then I'm back to being depressed and thinking dark thoughts.

Its just so annoying...I just wish I could have that optimistic feeling all the time. Does anyone else ever experience this?

[closed]

Depresssion is bad for everyone. If some people ppl have it worse, it DOESN'T mean that you are just whining or you are having an easier time. Everyone experience things differently.
Many people experience that, including myself. Depression is hard to go through, so speak to me anytime you feel like it. If it doesn't gets better try to get some professional help - You deserve it!!!

PM\Email\VM if you ever need someone to talk to. I'l be glad to help!
Good Luck :hug:

[1_21Guns]

I get it every now and again, generally when I'm in the car with a lot of time to think, or just out alone in general. Those moments are great, and you generally find it's those moments that start getting you through, even if the moment they go away hurts like hell.
Those moments are precious, mostly because they're so temporary.
One day your thoughts will be more optimistic then pessamistic, it just takes time to heal and eventually break away from the depression.
Best of luck, and hang in there
don't hesitate to contact me if you need to vent :hug3:

[Fact]

For the last couple of years or so, I have been quite depressed. I know I don't have it as bad as some people, but it is quite a problem for me. Anyway, every now and then, I have these moments where I feel optimistic. I start asking myself 'what were you worrying about?' and 'Life is great, why not make the most of it?', and stuff like that. That feeling is great, but it only lasts a couple of hours or so, and then I'm back to being depressed and thinking dark thoughts.

Its just so annoying...I just wish I could have that optimistic feeling all the time. Does anyone else ever experience this?

Yes, I have swings both ways, I think it's pretty normal.
I'll have days where I'm like "Why am I bothering with my relationship? What good will ever come out of my life? Nothing is ever perfect or as it 'should' be, so therefore everything is useless? What's the point." Those days.
Those days are usually followed be happy days, like the ones you described and where the sun shines out of everyone's ass and I couldn't be happier. It's all relative to what is going on around you and your thoughts.
I myself haven't fully decided which way life truly goes, the fact that you have positive bursts says that maybe depression is something you can beat.
Like people above me said, just hang in there, sit it out. Maybe one day it'll all make sense and your depression will clear up. I'm not sure how or why, but I'm sure it's possible and will happen! :D

Good luck fighting this!

[DarkHorses]

It happens to me all the time. I'll be feeling extremely depressed, and suddenly I'll feel optimistic, as if I can get through anything, including the depression. It's just part of depression you have to learn to deal with. Don't forget those optimistic moments, and try to keep them in the back of your mind, even when you're feeling depressed. It's easy to forget what being happy feels like, but remember that even through depression, it is still possible to be happy, and those optimistic moments are proof. This is just a journey you have to get through, and over time the happy moments will come more and more frequently.

I am always here if you ever need to talk to anyone. Good luck. :)

[DrkZ90]

I know that feeling. When it all comes crashing down is the worst part, when I realize that small chance of happiness isn't going to be true, and it's only in my mind...

[Syvelocin]

I have this little fantasy of mine. I tell myself that happiness is just around the corner, and that life is great. It is. I love life, actually. But I hate mine, if that makes sense. But you really have to just do something about it instead of letting it be like that. I still say that happiness will come soon, but I said that it would come when I turned 16, then 18, and now I still keep on hoping it'll get better but at this point, I have to do something myself to make it better, instead of waiting for it to change.

Hold on to those thoughts and run with them the moment you get them.

[Fact]

I have this little fantasy of mine. I tell myself that happiness is just around the corner, and that life is great. It is. I love life, actually. But I hate mine, if that makes sense. But you really have to just do something about it instead of letting it be like that. I still say that happiness will come soon, but I said that it would come when I turned 16, then 18, and now I still keep on hoping it'll get better but at this point, I have to do something myself to make it better, instead of waiting for it to change.

Hold on to those thoughts and run with them the moment you get them.

I pretty much share Syvelocin's thoughts, I hope you take her advice, cuz it's true! :D

[Bath]

The better I feel for those brief moments, the more the pain hurts when I realize my thoughts were false.

[EverlostPoet]

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