The Loneliness

[PretoDragao]

I've just been feeling really down lately. Being an Engineering student requires me to do so much work that I'm stuck in my room calculating while everyone else is partying. I've been separated from all my friends from last year, because of scheduals and I don't have anytime to meet some new ones. People just don't want to talk during class like they used to and my dorm this year is like a ghost town. The lack of human interaction is what is really eating at me. All I know is that it's a bad sign when you don't even feel like jacking it. Does anyone have any advice?
No one had better be cracking therapist jokes, because I already see one and I'm on pills. Sometimes, therapists just don't help and neither do pills. I'm not suicidal or emo, just really down. I also don't care if there is already a similar thread, this one's for me. If after all this, you still give me shit, all I have to say is 'Fuck You!' :thefinger

So Ronery....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh_9QhRzJEs

 

[Ace Bandage]

Whenever I'm feeling down, I do something outside whether it be a walk in the park or going for a run. Being outside and exercising usually takes me out of whatever funk I'm in.

 

[PretoDragao]

Whenever I'm feeling down, I do something outside whether it be a walk in the park or going for a run. Being outside and exercising usually takes me out of whatever funk I'm in.

I try to go to the gym when I can, but like I said I just have too much work to get out very much. Now I realize why so many engineers are assholes. They spent their younger years working, while everyone else was enjoying life. Also, my campus is right in the middle of the ghetto. At the times that I'm out of class, it's not the safest place to be hanging around outside for too long. We seriously get about 2 reports a day of students getting either mugged or assulted.

 

[PretoDragao]

Anyone have any other tips?

 

[BDwestcoast]

I gamble.

 

[PretoDragao]

I gamble.

Ok. I was looking for something that wasn't as money consuming. :tongue:

 

[habo9]

When I get down I buy a big bag of green & smoke my worries away

Then I dont give a fuck once Im wasted

 

[PretoDragao]

I've was always told to never drink alone. Secondly, as much as I love the hash, I'm trying to get a goverenment co-op. I haven't been able to hit the bowl for a while now, so I can pass the tests.

 

[habo9]

I've was always told to never drink alone. Secondly, as much as I love the hash, I'm trying to get a goverenment co-op. I haven't been able to hit the bowl for a while now, so I can pass the tests.

If its only a urine test theres plenty of ways of passing them Ive passed 3 in the last year

 

[PretoDragao]

Nope, it's the hair...

 

[habo9]

Do a Britney And shave it off?

 

[PretoDragao]

Na, I'm not that desperate for a blunt.

 

[biomech]

At first I was thinking this was for an Emo group, it would be a perfect name.
When I feel like this I try to get out and do something; go for a walk, take a long car ride, etc..
Find a hobby or something you like to do.
At least you took the step to see a therapist. :thumbsup: Hopefully it helps.

 

[jasonk282]

Just figure when you out of college and making a lot of money as an engineere and the party guys are working at McDonalds.

 

[Montrealman]

Not sure if this will help you but...if you have a laptop, bring it to a café to do some work there. Even if you are by yourself in the café you will still be around people. If you want, take a break and observe the people. I know how you feel about being down, I think we've all been there but YOU hang in there!
Excercise of course is great, if not the best way. Call an old friend. Something like that.
There's always here too! :thumbsup: :nanner:

 

[PretoDragao]

Just figure when you out of college and making a lot of money as an engineere and the party guys are working at McDonalds.

I tell myself that everyday, but when you watch the 'burger-flipper' walking down the street with some hotties... it just really gets to you man. And I say to hell with the money! All I really want are some true friends who have my back through think and thin. My best friend all the way from elementary school goes to the same college as me and he doesn't even bother to talk to me anymore. He went for an easier major, so he's one of those party boys.

 

[Mrs Jolly]

Find someone who did the programme last year. Get access to their notes if you can. There is no need to get bogged down in unnecessary gruntwork if it is avoidable. Get a friend who is in the same programme, at least you will have someone who you can bitch about the same things with. Personally I liked to use the library, I don't know how feasible this is for you, but if you can get out of that room.

If I would have one safety valve it would be exercise. I don't know if it is getting too cold to have fun running where you are but get out our room and get the endorphins flowing. Natural high.

Lastly, school really doesn't last forever. It will be over before you know it.

 

[PretoDragao]

There's always here too! :thumbsup: :nanner:

This is pretty much the reason why I joined Freeones! :tongue:

 

[drf]

I feel for you, dude. I am in a similar situation. I am unemployed with no car and all my friends live clear on the other side of town and they rarely if ever come down to the southside of Indy and it's nearly impossible for me to get uptown with out it taking all day and/or costing me a a shit load of money I don't have. Shit I hardly even speak to them anymore and it's not from the lack of trying. Then there is the disappointing and spirit crushing job hunt. I have been out of work since this past May when I was laid off and I haven't found shit since.
Okay sorry. The only things keeping me from jumping off the roof is that I know it won't always be like this and I won't always feel this shitty about myself. One other thing that helps me deal with this is keeping my mind occupied with anything excluding schoolwork, anything: a movie, novel, tv, whatever, you get the idea. Shit like that can help you get out of your head, at least for a little while. Sure it's just a distraction but distractions aren't always a bad thing.
I am sorry you feel so bad and lonely and I wish I could be more help. But you're not alone with the loneliness. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you feel better.

 

[jasonk282]

I tell myself that everyday, but when you watch the 'burger-flipper' walking down the street with some hotties... it just really gets to you man. And I say to hell with the money! All I really want are some true friends who have my back through think and thin. My best friend all the way from elementary school goes to the same college as me and he doesn't even bother to talk to me anymore. He went for an easier major, so he's one of those party boys.

Dude everything changes after high school. Those girls are high maintance and shallow. If he was a TRYE friend he would be there. Buck up soilder it will get easier.