So, i have issues with depression and i don't cut myself but i feel like i'm some sort of monster. I feel alone my parents tell me it will get better but it hasn't. Can somebody help me, or am i really alone here?

you're not alone, no matter how much it seems that way. I feel the same exact way sometimes, even with all my friends and family, I still feel the odd one out or that I'm just always alone. sometimes playing istruments and drawing helps me or writing, just doing things I love. Try hanging out with your friends more or spending more time with those you love, maybe that'll help :) Good luck, never forget there's always someone thinking about you and willing to help!

thanks that could help a little :) you are really kind

Pull your head out of your ass. Trust me.

>>4 And then u ruin it...

Hey, I'm here,so you're not alone anymore...i will be your friend and i will be there for you... so don't worry.
You see i feel alone sometimes because everyone ignores me,they don't want to listen to me... they treat me like some animal,to them i look like some demon... but i find now friends and they are nice,they make me fill special :DD
so don't worry...I'M HERE!!!
I always want to help ;D

>>5 I still have troubles with depression and suicide.

Legitimate advice.

Crisis you were an asshole to me when i wanted advice too

I have felt alone my entire life. I can't tell you that you are not alone because I never understood why people say things like 'you are not alone'. Words don't mean you are not alone. Other people caring about you doesn't mean you aren't alone. Things don't just get better if you wait. The world, days, everything changes every second, if you sit there and wait nothing will get better. You are not a monster simply because you have depression. I believe that the only thing that can help you feel not so alone and set you off on a more positive path is for you to accept yourself. For what is more lonely then if even you don't like yourself? I don't know if I helped. But speaking out can't hurt right?

>>8 And who are you?

>>10 someone u were an asshole to in the past. Isn't that obvious?

I am going through some depression as well... And honestly, I have cut myself. Know that you are not alone, and feel free to speak your feelings to someone you trust.

>>11 So I don't spare your feelings for the sake of giving better advice. That's not such an asshole move, and more just people wanting to be sensitive twats.

I'm about to make this thing it's own thread I've copypastad so many times.
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There's a process in your brain called the Dopamine reward system. If you didn't know, Dopamine is the main of the four hormones in the brain that I call "happy hormones" and it is the only one that's only purpose is to make you happy.

There are several things that cause a release in Dopamine. This is how the Dopamine reward system starts. When you do something that releases dopamine, your mood improves. Things that cause this are exercise, chocolate, looking at someone with a proportional face (basically someone that's hot), or smiling. I'm sure there's more, but those are the only things that I've been told.

When I say exercise, I don't mean actually lifting weights or running. While this does also help, it could be anything. Go play tag with a friend. Go take a jog with your dog. While your active, it counts. This also helps because it improves your body shape, which makes you feel better about yourself. It also just leaves you too exhausted to give a fuck by the end of the day.

Eating chocolate releases dopamine, but I don't have much else to say about it. I guess that's why girls like chocolate when they're depressed.

Looking at someone that's hot helps when you make eye contact. Why this works? Your brain must be rewarding you for catching the attention of a hot person. This is why people stare at hot people.

Smiling helps a lot. It's also the easiest to do when you can't do the others. The more you smile, the more dopamine released, the happier you are, and the cycle goes on.

I haven't heard this with the Dopamine reward system, but it's proven that people with pets live longer happier lives. You feel accomplished. It helps to feel unconditionally loved by your pet. I've seen people cheer up at the cite of a cute cat or dog or whatever. Cute animals helps.

My advice? Get a dog and run with it twice a day. IT's good for the dog and you. Get one from the shelter. These dogs will love you unconditionally because you literally just saved them from a hell hole. Then you're active and you have the cute pet for double dopamine. When you're at school or something, then you just smile. It feels weird at first to smile when your not happy, but it helps pretty quickly. Try to smile, laugh, or listen to a good joke. If you have a hard time smiling for no reason, then try to find a good joke to make you laugh.

>>14 But that's why we love you Leigha D:

>>13 *shakes head* Being a "sensitive twat" ain't all that bad man. I saw you be one on a couple occasions. You secretly like that shit. Let the gayness out man, just let it all out.