Muisc4Life26: Serious List

XingKing 04.29.14	I think about killing myself all the time. You just gotta keep yourself busy enough that you forget
Diamondize 04.29.14	Start working out. Not kidding, it really helps release a lot of chemicals in your brain that make you feel good.
Keyblade 04.29.14	Hit the gym, you'll feel a lot better
XingKing 04.29.14	Working out really does make you feel happier
JaySpiral 04.29.14	Eating healthy will also help. I suffer from a lot of these as well man, it's not easy at all, but you can get past it.
climactic 04.29.14	extreme tap dancing [2]
tempest-- 04.29.14	jam this it's the happiest song of all time http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZrJvvD_29k
Diamondize 04.29.14	u don't have to go to a gym to work out, just buy a set of weights and just know someone who knows what their doing with fitness to consult
zakalwe 04.29.14	Lay off the chemicals, set yourself goals. Really simple things at first, a film you have always wanted to see or a book you've always thought you'd like. Then progress to things that give you focus, places that you'd like to go, jobs that need doing and that you are capable of. It's vital to have a group around you who you can trust, family, friends who will be supportive when the shit hits the fan. Even if you don't have anyone available there is always someone to talk to. Most importantly though is the first point, lay off them chemicals dude.
Funeralopolis 04.29.14	Couldn't tell ya I've been falling down the shitter tube of depression, paranoia and crippling anxiety for a good few years now. Try to see a therapist and shake up your monotonous routines. And I agree with Xing keeping yourself busy is the best thing you can do.
Keyblade 04.29.14	Spooky who said anything about lifting weights specifically? Just exercise and get in shape however you see fit.
someguest 04.29.14	It's funny (not ha-ha, but you know) that I'm sitting here listening to The Downward Spiral for the first time in over a year as I read through this list. And what's even funnier (again, like before) is the album isn't depressing this time around. In fact, it feels like life more than anything. Life is exactly this: ups and downs. I'm in a 'down' (generally and relatively) right now, but I'm not depressed because I know an 'up' is right around the corner. It's that general knowledge that keeps you from stepping over the fine line to the other side.
chemicalmarriage 04.29.14	Everybody's different, but a good diet, exercise and eliminating negative people/outlets/bullshit from your life may help out. Don't take it to the otherside before your time, it will get better.
silentstar 04.29.14	I always tend to associate somegues with sex and cowboy bebop (dae boring taste in anime lol) but that was some real solid advice right there I think that going through the first bout of "bad things" is generally the most difficult, simply due to the unfamiliarity (not that it should become something familiar) and it will require some struggling but you will hopefully gain a lot more perspective after such an experience. one thing that was prescribed to me was a "gratitude diary" and essentially, every day, you would write down one thing that you're thankful for/happy about. really, any form of writing can help - you're probably feeling stuck in your head all the time and having some way of releasing it will be extremely cathartic
Phlegm 04.29.14	i just lose myself on bandcamp and drink beer until i fall asleep on my computer chair and then once i wake up the thoughts are all gone magic
mandan 04.29.14	We all face our issues in life dude, stay strong.
lyzakthellama 04.29.14	I agree with spooky, start rock climbing
Clefairy 04.29.14	You just have to find something that makes you happy, and stick with it. If it's music, go to cool record shops and talk to the people that work there about some possible music similarities. If you're going through a breakup or something where listening to music makes you sad, stay away from everything related to music. Get a job, if you're not already working. Working keeps you sane man, it really does. If you're not old enough to get a job, volunteer. I've gone through some pretty bad times myself and I started volunteering to work with children with disabilities, and it helped so much. They give you a new outlook on life and make you feel good about yourself. Go on walks, even if it's just around your neighborhood, exercise is always good. Reach out to family members or friends you haven't spoken to I'm awhile, I bet they'd be stoked to hear from you. Find the little things in life that hold meaning, everyone is different. In the end, everything is okay, and if it's not okay, it's not the end.
ScuroFantasma 04.29.14	Learn an instrument or find a hobby, something where you can see an improvement in your technique or whatever. As Spooky suggestested, sport is a great idea and the positive benefits such as meeting new people and getting into shape will make you feel better about yourself. If neither of those appeal to you, go for a walk. And I don't just mean go around the block, go further, explore. If you can, go to a national park or something and just walk man, immerse yourself in the world, travel, do something to broaden your understanding. That's what I suggest. Find something for yourself though, something you're passionate about.
Diamondize 04.29.14	whatever u do man, don't do drugs. they make u feel good for a second then screw u in the long run. trust me, been there
manosg 04.29.14	The guys on here have given some great advice really. We all go through shit in our lives and I wholeheartedly agree with what someguest said. Life is ups and downs so it's most likely that sooner or later things will get better. I'd suggest you to follow what the guys above suggested provided that they suit your needs and wants. Plus try to find a good therapist to offer you some additional assistance. Also, the fact that a lot of people on here are trying to help you in any way they can means that you're well received on here and liked because you seem like a good person (and I think you are).
NakedSnake 04.29.14	I've been really down for the passed few years. Working out isn't really my thing, but I go for runs/walks/jogs when it's nice out. I put on a cool playlist and enjoy the outdoors. Sometimes I'll go for up to four hours, and it really does make me feel better.
BigBlob 04.29.14	buy a bike and go cycling. always good to get outside and away from the place you spend most of your time in
PunchforPunch 04.29.14	listen to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peugq83Fv2c
Greyvy 04.29.14	go outside and feel the sun on your beautiful face, I usually feel sad when I'm inside a lot
Calc 04.29.14	extreme tap dancing [2] [2]
BlacKapes 04.29.14	hate to be THAT guy but this list really needs to go, its completely unrelated to music and most lists like this get deleted
Calc 04.29.14	listen to the new Kishi Bashi album, it's pretty much audio xanex
BlackLlama 04.29.14	Martial Arts is an awesome outlet. You get sweaty while kicking and punching things. On weekends, we kick and punch other people.
ffs 04.29.14	wear sunglasses
titanslayer 04.29.14	Just give yourself something to do. I feel like shit when I don't have any plans.
StormIsComing 04.29.14	Set yourself goals. Working out is a great way to enhance your mood. Watch the Office.
StinkyPinky 04.30.14	Not sure if youll end up reading this, but its my input for what its worth. I Felt like this for a good 6 months about a year ago. No motivation whatsoever (for work/uni/socialising), i developed a kind of social anxiety too which was strange because ive always been a really sociable guy, and my ADHD got to the point where i couldnt focus on my studies and had to drop out. Honestly the more you do (even if you have to force yourself to catch up with mates, play sport etc) the better you will end up feeling. Likewise, if you - like i did - spend most days sitting in your room feeling like shit, you will end up feeling progressively worse. Its a downward spiral. Thats the key to overcoming most forms of depression in my opinion. As said by a few other users. exercise definitely helps lift your mood (being a gym junkie myself I still forced myself to go to the gym 3-5 times a week during this phase which certainly helped). I ended up going on Prozac about 6 months ago for my OCD (body issue to do with my physique and low self esteem, even though i was arguably the biggest most ripped guy in the gym - ha), which i was initially hesitant to do, but honestly man its helped me out so much Ive never looked back. It helped me feel like me again, rather than feeling like I was in a constant hangover. I know Anti depressants probs weren't the answer you were looking for, but honestly if nothing else seems to work than I say go ahead ans speak to your Psych about getting on some asap. Remember bro once you hit rock bottom (as you seem to have), things can only go up from there.
mryrtmrnfoxxxy 04.30.14	watch all 4 seasons of parenthood on netflix and just let that shit out son
danielito19 04.30.14	almost killed myself on my birthday last year. looking back it was more of an attention thing than anything; I was swamped at a shitty 50+ hr/wk summer job, all my friends had stopped talking to me, and I was consistently miserable. I was just lonely as hell. I had walked three miles to the bridge, and I realized that it was bullshit; in a month I'd be going off to college; sure, it might be joe average state, and I might not be getting the full ride I was promised but throughout all of high school college was the end goal; if I made it to college everything would be better. at this point, I've kind of accepted that depression doesn't really go away. I've tried exercise. I've tried therapy. I haven't tried antidepressants but my therapist was wary about prescribing so I doubt they'd work anyways. I've just accepted that I will squander a lot of days trying to cope with nothing (I'm a rich white male, I have no real problems), and as long as I keep myself busy, I do well enough. It's exhausting, though.
Muisc4Life26 04.30.14	Thank you everyone for the advice! I will try my best to work out and to keep myself occupied.
danielito19 04.30.14	being outgoing and meeting lots of new people can help as well; if the thought of that isn't terrifying and stressful
Keyblade 04.30.14	All the best man
mryrtmrnfoxxxy 04.30.14	watch all 4 seasons of parenthood on netflix and just let that shit out son
SirDrumsalot 04.30.14	"Watch all 4 seasons of parenthood on netflix and just let that shit out son" [2] Also, beating the hell out of some drums is a great way to get shit out. Not literal shit...
Muisc4Life26 04.30.14	I'll check out Parenthood then
danielito19 04.30.14	just ask BMDrummer about that sirdrumsalot
StinkyPinky 04.30.14	@danielito19 Good to hear that you didnt end up going through with it though man. But people have to understand depressions got nothing to do with ones problems in life. Why is it that the suicide rate is higher in western nations like Australia (where people are generally well off) than third world nations? I belive its because, even if they live what we would consider to be shitty lives, they have a strong sense of family, community and goals (in some cases just surviving and providing for their families i guess). Meanwhile you can have a millionare sitting in the living room of his 4 story waterfront mansion, feeling lonely, empty and bitter. Hell when my depression hit me I was living without a trouble in the world, just finished high school, no real commitments, good circle of friends, good health etc. It really goes to show how it is a chemical inbalance in ones brain that is responsible for them feeling that way, not necessarily a product of ones environment. Id definitely look toward anti depressants if I were you. Not sure why your therapist would be wary. You really dont have much to loose by going on them, and the side effects (though different for everyone) are pretty minimal aye. Worst case scenario they dont do anything for you and you stop taking them, at least you know you've tried out that option.
Calc 04.30.14	"Why is it that the suicide rate is higher in western nations like Australia (where people are generally well off) than third world nations?" people are generally kept track of in developed nations while in third world nations most statistics involving population are "educated guesses"
danielito19 04.30.14	when people's lives are actually consistently threatened, it's a lot easier to fight for your life humans desire conflict and when we have no conflict we become the conflict
NorthernSkylark 04.30.14	Yeah. Keeping yourself busy is sound advice. Whatever you love doing, do that some more. Also, I have found that just being outside in the sun (I also bike and walk around a lot) helps me a bit if I'm in a down-period. I've had some bouts of anxiety too (which is very unlike me) for no apparent reason - people knocking on my door would freak me out and I would literally hide underneath the sheets (I can laugh about that now, hiding from the postman...). For me, light is a big factor, but silence can also grow like a cancer. Even if you are not talkative or find it counter-intuitive to talk with people close to you about such private stuff, let them know what's going on - at least in broad terms. They are NOT in your head, so tell them if you're down - if anything it's comforting to know that you are not alone. I have always refused to take anti-depressants and sleeping pills, but if you feel like you need them to function better, go see your doctor right now. Of course, music is a great medicin. I'm not saying you should listen 24/7 to beach boys, but choose some soothing sounds. Keep workin and I hope you get better soon.
ButteryBiscuitBass 04.30.14	Firstly, suicide is 100% preventable. Now on to the heavy stuff. What you're feeling and suffering from right now is an illness, a very serious illness. There is nothing that anyone can say on an internet forum of any kind that will make all of this better. Your life is now very literally in your own hands. Make an appointment with a Dr soonest and make steps towards seeing a therapist. In the meantime remember that you are a beautiful person and that your life is a gift - love yourself. It will all end some time, so why rush it? Make the most of what you have and try to keep yourself active - swim, run, whatever works for you. I know, mate. I've been there and I've come out one of the strongest and caring twenty six year olds that I know (what was I saying about loving yourself?) Take care, buddy. Shoutbox me if you need to chat about anything. Literally anything, even just to talk bollocks.
Muisc4Life26 05.01.14	Thanks everyone for your advice, as i said before.. I will try my best to stay more positive and busy.