i hate life and school is h'e'doublehockeysticks on earth. every thing is going against me and moments of true happiness are few & far between lets talk about how much life sucks
(I AM SO D*MN ANGRY AND DEPRESSED)
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Tch. I suggest a visit to the red-light district.
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
Do you have any idea why things are so bad? I know I would be able to help (or at least talk) if I knew exactly what was wrong with life and school.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
See, I knew I should have sent you an inspirational pornographic plaque for Christmas. Then you could look at it at times like this for comfort.
/flippancy.
I'm sorry, Son of Shvester. If it helps, I'm kinda mad at my life too. At least the job aspect. And I know the only way to make it better is to "cheer up" but I just can't figure out how to.
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
I don't ever think that life sucks. Certainly things we have to deal with in life sucks. I can confidently state that cancer sucks. So does losing people you love. Especially attending the funeral of someone you love, who died of cancer, while you are dealing with it yourself.
So does getting a note from your university telling you that you're now on academic probation because they converted all your incompletes last term to F's. Never mind that you had incompletes because you had cancer and were hospitalized for much of the remainder of the term. (yes, that's getting worked out, they just haven't processed all my paperwork for the emergency medical withdrawal yet, it still sucked to open that in the mail. Makes your day.)
But life is still better than the alternative. Hang in there, SoS.
Posted by Little_Doctor (Member # 6635) on :
What happens when your mom sees this?
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
quote: But life is still better than the alternative.
Wait, I thought the alternative was going to be great. If this is better than the alternative, I'm in big trouble.
Hope things get better SoS. Remember, half the problems are just in your head. Literally. Teenage brains suck. Your hormones are so out of whack, it's a wonder anyone survives being a teenager. Remembering that it would pass was half of what got me through. "This too shall pass." It can be like a little mantra in your head, when things are really bad. Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
Or when you're constipated. Cheer up, it could be worse. Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
It could be raining. Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
quote:Wait, I thought the alternative was going to be great. If this is better than the alternative, I'm in big trouble.
The alternative is going to be great and I'm looking forward to seeing a bunch of people I miss terribly. However, if you asked did I want to go be with them today or spend another 40 years here with my husband and kids I'm gonna go with staying with them. And I don't think that's a bad thing - I think God wants us to enjoy the life he's blessed us with and to appreciate it.
Posted by jennabean (Member # 8590) on :
Find your Tante Shvester!!! She always cheers ME up!
Just as half of the bad things are in your head, true happiness is too! King of Men is ALWAYS constipated, and he seems quite cheery. How do you think he maintains such a hard life and still has time to cheer other people up? Attitude is everything Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
For a more serious attempt at consolation, though, you might try this essay or this one.. In particular, his theory of school as a 'day job' is something I wish I had known when I was in school. (Well, technically grad school is still school, but you get a better class of classmates.)
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Harping uncontrollably sucks, but, you could always start a heavy metal band and write really dark lyrics and songs with dark, scary sounding chords so parents will be all like, "no, you cann't listen to their music! It's EVIL!" Which would be so fun.
Posted by Stone_Wolf_ (Member # 8299) on :
Life does suck, but it also is wonderful. That's the thing, it's both. Being a teenager blows monkeys...and high school is even worse. But you will never have this little responsibility in your life again, never be this young, never have this many choices and options.
When you get a car it gets better. When you graduate it gets better. Then it gets worse again. Then better again, then worse again, etc etc. Life is roller coaster, up, down, up, down, get used to it.
The trick to it is this: "What can I do to improve me life?" Say it over and over and over again. Then, figure out what you -can- do to improve your life, then do it!
Also, drugs help.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
KoM, thanks for linking those articles. I found them fascinating and thought-provoking.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
Stone_Wolf_, I'm trying to decide if that's intended to be humorous, or if you're seriously advocating to a teenager on a discussion forum that he take drugs.
Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Sounds humorus.
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
I really liked that first article KoM
Posted by Chveya (Member # 2623) on :
In response to the first essay KoM linked to- I don't understand the concept of nerds being unpopular. I'm first in my class, and everyone has always known I'm smart, but I've never once been bullied or teased about it. Maybe it's because I'm really a theatre person, and I basically do whatever I want regardless of how it might affect popularity. I suppose I've just realized earlier than most that I really don't care about that sort of thing.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Perhaps Stone_Wolf_ was advocating seeing a physician or psychiatrist who might recommend medication. Seems likelier to me that he was joking.
[Deeper Janitorial Voice] I'm certain he wasn't advocating any illegal activity, for that would clearly violate the terms of service, which I'm sure was not his intention. [/Deeper Janitorial Voice]
--Pop
Posted by advice for robots (Member # 2544) on :
quote:Originally posted by Stone_Wolf_: Also, drugs help.
You mean medication, right?
Edit: I didn't refresh before I posted that. Looks like it's been covered. Posted by Stone_Wolf_ (Member # 8299) on :
Kidding, mostly kidding.
Those who have chronic depression can get some help through doctor prescribed medication.
For those that remember, I do generally have a pro-marijuana stance. Alternately smoking has caused me harm. I lost my nifty good job because I failed the entrance urinalysis exam (for marijuana) and have refrained from partaking for over the last two months. I will soon try to get that job back.
I still think that it should be legalized, but while it is still an illegal controlled substance I would never advocate its use to a minor on a public forum.
Posted by foundling (Member # 6348) on :
Holy Carp, Papa Moose! Your janitorial voice is scary! Like a cross between Barry White and Shaft. But scary, not sexy. Though, I'm sure Mama Squirrel would disagree... oh god, I'll stop now.
Posted by 0range7Penguin (Member # 7337) on :
Go to bestbuy or wherever and buy the CD "Darryl Worley" by him. Listen to the song "Awful Beautiful Life." It is my favorite song and has become one of my founding doctrines for life. That life has both awful and good times but without the awful times the good times would be nothing. It would be like christmas everyday. Christmas would become meaningless because it would be a constant. So cheer up. Everytime i have been down, and I have been down to the bottom, i just pray like crazy and remember tommorow is another day.
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
I agree, Icarus -- those are two very powerful and brilliant essays. Thanks, King of Men.
[ January 17, 2006, 08:40 AM: Message edited by: ClaudiaTherese ]
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
*loves a deep authoratative voice, BTW
^swoon
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
The son and I are continuing our discussion face to face, but I want you all to know that I appreciate the support that you are offering.
Especially you, KoM, for those great essays.
Posted by Son of Shvester (Member # 8489) on :
thank you for all your advice although i am mildly disturbed about the drugs part as i am a complete drugophobe (is that a real word) but otherwise thanks for the advice
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