I really don't know what to do anymore. I am traveling the world and living my dreams, so I feel like I should not feel this way but I still do. I feel very depressed, my energy level is low and I feel like doing nothing. I don't want to meet people or go outside anymore or move, I just wanna lay in bed and get the day over with, which is ridiculous and doesn't sound like me at all. I am not happy nor am I sad. I am trying to keep my mood up every day because I am grateful to do what I am doing but I just can't be happy. I used to be the happiest person on the planet with energy so high I sometimes did a hike in the night and stayed up for two days and still wasn't tired, and now I just feel empty. :( Don't know who to talk to cause I feel like if I talk to my family and friends about it they're gonna mistake me for being ungrateful, but I am really not.
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Thank you all for the support, I really appreciate it <3
Me as well that's how partly how I found this lifestyle! :)
+1 on reading some Osho! :)
i know exactly how that feels, i have a bit of this right now despite it being a gorgeous day outside.
I take prozaac for depression and anxiety and it has helped an infinite amount in my life.
Noone should struggle through depression without professional help. It's too risky and too easy to be misled and end up aimlessly suffering for years.
You should find something that gives at least some positive results quickly. Then when you can stand on your feet again and see a light at the end of the tunnel, you roll back supports that you no longer need.
All of this is under your control. Don't listen to people that act like meds and psychiatry are an all-or-nothing deal. You decide your doctor and you decide what you want to go through with and determine what works and what doesn't.
I'm wondering if you might want to talk to a counselor about your feelings to explore what may be causing this state of mind. From my professional point of view I would always suggest my clients make the effort to get up every morning and get ready for the day, this sometimes has helped alleviate some of the depressive feelings, but I would strongly recommend talking about it with someone, even if not with a counselor, but at least with a close friend.
I'd personally avoid any mood-elevators because on the long run they seem to do more harm than good, but then again it always depends on the person.
Are you eating enough?? Depression can be combated with Vitamin C and making sure you eat enough fruits through out the day.
Depression doesn't mean your ungrateful at all, it could be the lack of familiar social connection like having people around you that you feel comfortable with and that know you. If that's the case it wouldn't hurt to go back home to see your family for a little bit to get re-energized and then when you feel ready again you go. Like you can go back home now and then travel again to Thailand for the festival.
It's ok to feel that way once in a while. Just sit down in a peaceful place like a park, or a quiet temple and focus on yourself. Ask why you are feeling this way and admit the reasons. It's ok to cry, to scream, do whatever you have to do to let whatever you feel out. It's important that you acknowledge your thoughts and emotions and feel them, as long as you also let them go when your ready.
Try looking up yoga videos or meditation videos. It may sound weird or whatever but it may help clear your mind and help you center yourself.
Hmm sounds like how I feel when I don't eat enough for the day. I have to eat at least 3000+ calories high fruit per day to feel my best, and I don't even exercise much at all. Moderate intensity cardio 3 times per week (only 30-45 minutes each session).