The Lonely Landscape of Life

Is this how your life seems: Beautiful yet empty.  Miles and miles of nothing new, even the weather seems the same.

Every morning you wake and really struggle to find something to feel enthusiastic about. 

Just the thought of getting up, showered and dressed seems pointless. 

Some days we just don’t need to get out of bed, except for food and drinks. 

Nothing that needs cooking mind. 

If you have feelings like this the chances are that you are suffering from depression. 

Depression is one of those things that does not seem to have any warning, it is just suddenly upon us, not knowing where it comes from or where it is leading, it is just there. 

Every day seems a struggle. 

The thought of going out to meet people, or go to the movies is just too much of an effort, plus nothing seems worth the effort of actually getting ready to go out.  What makes it worthwhile you ask yourself and the answer is “it is just not worth the effort”. 

So how did we get here? 

Not many of us know why, or if we are depressed, it is just a feeling of lost hope, a feeling that does not create any positive vibes, just a feeling, if you can call it that, of struggle, too much effort, no willpower and no light showing at the end of the tunnel.

How does it happen, who knows? 

We don’t always have the answer, or when did it start, who knows it is just here, right here NOW. 

If we allow it to go on un-helped it can lead to serious problems and consequences. 

So what do we have to do to light that spark in us again.

How do we get out of bed and join the rat race called life? 

Perhaps getting up is the first step, getting showered and whilst the water runs over us feel how pleasant it feels on your skin.  Enjoy the feeling. 

Next ring a friend, or if no friends ring Lifeline, at least there is someone on the end of the phone who is willing to listen and be available to give you the time you need. 

It will be someone who will understand how you are feeling, really understand, and they have the training and the ability to help you.  They care about you. 

There are websites like Beyond Blue that explain a lot about what you are feeling and why. 

They also list people in your area who can help you. 

One of the worst feelings I have had in my 74 years of life, is that of severe depression, and before you allow your negative feelings to take away your hope and light, take whatever steps you need to stay alive and positive. 

Just a minute walk outside can help.  A walk along a beach is great too.  Perhaps you live in a busy town, then just walk to a bench and watch the people go by.  It can be quite entertaining too!!!

Life is for living and enjoying and you have the ability to be part of that enjoyment, you just have to find someone to help you. 

Talk to your doctor or find a good therapist who specialises in depression is a good first step. 

Yvette Allen (that’s me) has help many, many people overcome those awful feelings of depression and gloom. 

The feeling that you are in a room with no light or exit. 

The do gooders who mean well, often say, When God closes a door he always opens a window.  My answer to this used to be, “Well why does he always put me in a barn with only a skylight 20 feet above my head and no ladder!!!!”.  Of course it is us that creates this barn and we have the ability to create a door too.

Don’t allow depression to get the best of you. 

You are so worthwhile and someone out there will need to meet you and form a friendship, don’t shut them out. 

Give life a chance, and get professional help today.