I've been depressed for so long.. I just want this to stop?

[Anonymous]

I've been severely depressed ever since my breakup almost two years ago. I lost my job at the same time I've been going in a downward spiral. I can't tell how much both of those hitting me at the same killed me. I'm in school again. I never go out. I hate the way I look. I feel like I've lost so much in these past two years. I isolate myself from the world. I put on a fake face for everyone. I don't know how to beat this. Feel like I'll never be in a relationship again. I'm just too much baggage and not good looking enough. Plus I hate going out.

[4Freedom]

You just need to build your self-confidence/esteem back up. Realize that everyone has set backs in life. Losing a job or having a break up is something that most people go through at some time in their life. It can be super hard to have to deal with, but its not abnormal and it isn't a poor reflection on you as a person. Sometimes, things just don't work out. I don't know if you're going to the gym or doing yoga or some other sort of physical activities, but it might help if you do (you'll start to like the way that you look better and feel good about the progress you've made after some success). Nature is good - it might help you feel better to take a hike now and then. You don't have to change your diet but choose to eat things that you think are healthy and you like - you'll feel good about loving yourself that way and you may have a bit more energy and see positive results in other ways. Go get a massage - it'll help with that human element and you might discover something from the experience. As far as people skills, conversation skills, and changing the way that you view yourself, I highly recommend that you look at some books by Patrick King. He's amazing with people and his advice is solid. I believe his book called: Bullet Proof Confidence could change your life.

[ToruMatsuda]

I don't really know how to help you because I found out the other day I'm bad at this but, I'll hug you because that always seems to work come here hugs😊😄

[Kay_077]

Nobody will love you properly until you properly love yourself. Depression is the hardest thing I've been through, I self harmed for 3 years, I thought my life was hopeless. But now i'm 6 months clean from self harm and i'm slowly learning to love myself. It's not easy, and you will have bad days, but do not give up. Ever. The only thing you can do when times get hard is keep breathing and try again. It gets better. I promise you, it's worth it.

[Speedsix]

Hugs. I wish mre than anything I could make it better

[OfDeath]

I think you should probably seek medical advice.