I'm new here and don't want to be a downer, but I could use some good vibes.

[zappa_parappa]

Maybe if I get enough of them, my luck will change.

I'm in a depressive rut at the moment and could use a boost.

Thanks all.

[Omphaloskepsis]

1. Good Luck...

You are not alone.:hug:

[reyd reid reed]

2. Don't think of it as a rut,

try to think of it as stability. Now, the depressive part -- hang in there. It'll get better. Trite as it sounds, sometimes a little positive thinking and a good night's sleep can really work wonders.

Until then...

:hug::hug::hug:

[Connonym]

3. Sending good energy your way

:hug: hugs always available. Hang in there.

[Heidi]

4. Good vibes to you, zappa_parappa,

and welcome to DU! :hug:

[sammythecat]

5. I think I know the feeling.

I don't know your circumstance, but I know what it's like to be down. Down to the point of hopelessness and immobility.

I do have a bit of advice to offer. It may seem trite, but it is helpful. You need to burn some energy. I know, you might be rolling your eyes at this, but it really does help. If you've ever had an exercise routine, put on some danceable music and get back into it. If not that, then take a long, and vigorous, walk. Preferably a walk that includes a hill. Anything that makes some muscles contract and gets your blood moving.

This will release endorphins into your system and help improve your mood. It won't solve any problems, but it will help you think more clearly about solutions. Try to make this (exercise) a habit. Do it again tomorrow. We all know exercise is good for the body, but it is every bit as beneficial to the mind as well, perhaps even more so.

In addition, you should talk to someone you trust. It can be a friend, family member, professional, or volunteer on a crisis hotline, but talk to someone. Sitting there with images and random bits of thought bouncing around your head isn't going to help you. Conversation will force you to focus your thoughts into a coherent stream and you have to do that in order to find solutions or alternatives.

If you're at a loss as to who to talk to, call a crisis hotline. Call one of these two numbers:
1-800-784-2433 or 1-800-273-8255. They are both 24/7, and you WILL get a sympathetic and helpful person. These people know of the place you're in and they WANT to help you. If you're feeling pretty hopeless PLEASE call. You'd have nothing at all to lose but a couple of minutes.

I send my best wishes to you. Sincerely.

[sammythecat]

8. One more thing:

I noticed your disgusting avatar.

I'm a lifelong, and very depressed, Browns fan and I HATE the F'ing Steelers. The Browns could go 2-14 (a sad possibility), but if they beat the Steelers twice I'd be satisfied.

Best of luck to you in everything else though.

[zappa_parappa]

9. HAHA, I feel the same way

Fortunately the Steelers always beat the Browns, so I don't need them to go 2-14. :evilgrin:

[buddhamama]

6. warm wishes, zappa_parappa

:hug: may your days begin to brighten, soon. :hug:

[unpossibles]

7. good luck and good vibes coming your way

Just remember, when times suck, things could be worse and hopefully you can learn from the crappy moments.

Green grass grows around the backyard shithouse
And that is where the sweetest flowers bloom
We are flowers growin' in God's garden
And that is why he spreads the shit around

- David Byrne The Cowboy Mambo

:D

[NewWaveChick1981]

10. You got it!

:hi: Best of luck! :D

[Redbear]

11. Good vibes to you!

Sounds like something Patty Smyth once said.

[Cabcere]

12. Hugs & good vibes for you

:hug: :grouphug: :hug: Hope things get better for you soon! :hi:

[Scarlett17]

13. Good vibes and good luck to you. . .

and everyone else trying to survive in CrazyWorld.

:grouphug: