a little down in the dumps.

[notsurewhat]

Really I dont feel in a happy place at the moment. I relaise life has its ups and downs but I seem to have so many of them & I find it so hard to be positive. I keep my head up and I smile but really I want to break down and cry. I want 2011 to be my year. I want this to be fun and happy. I need advice on how to make myself happy. This given moment I only have university that is keeping me going. I have little close friends but they live miles away. I have no social life but im not really to bothered about going out and getting drunk. I think Im boring. I have low self esteem. no confidence. Just broke up with my ex. Family dont really seem to be around or bother. I want to completely turm my life around. I want to be happy. Have fun. Have a life.

[ttfn]

Aww bless you nsw. Well at least you can talk to many different people on here - it can help, honestly. When the chips are down life does seem an up hill struggle, but there are better times ahead.

[welshlibranr]

Oh! You are down in the dumps!.......just remember that when you're down, the only way is Up!............I know, been there, try and get out and about, make new friends, not easy!............but try!..............Not happy with life, you need to change it!........

[ttfn]

What will you be doing for the up coming holidays nsw?

[notsurewhat]

studying for my exams I have three before christmas so all im doing is sitting in studying.

[Infomaniac]

Low self esteem is an enormous barrier to overcome so sit down and write a list of good things about yourself, e.g. you are kind, thoughtful, you did a good deed for someone etc. etc. Hold on to these good things about yourself and recognize that they are important and you are important. Whatever is distressing you at the moment WILL PASS. We all go through bad patches which seem to us at the time to have no end, but they do pass. Just hang in there.

[ttfn]

Good for you for your application, but I really meant will you be at home with your family?

[welshlibranr]

ok, so you have to study, but that doesn't mean that you can't take a little time away, and enjoy life, you're young, get out there and enjoy yourself!..............make an effort to meet new people and make friends!.......W

[Mamyalynne]

You have decided that 2011 is your year, now you have to make that happen. That is not as harsh as it sounds, give yourself small goals to achieve and tick each one off, getting more adventurous as you go.
Please believe I am not belittling what you are going through, but take a step at a time and as others have said we are always ready to talk.

I know that from when I was at rock bottom people here helped me immeasurably

[notsurewhat]

yeah I dont feel too good to be honest and I know it will pass its just things do get me down. I will try to get out more and life more of an active life. Im thinking of joining the gym in jan (cant just now since exams will take up my time).

[Mamyalynne]

You will get through nsw, believe me , we all hit a low and you can by gradual steps rebuild your lost confidence , I have faith in you ♥♥♥