Feeling down

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During the runup to my 2 week Christmas break, I was really looking forward to it, to not have to do any work, and relax. But then when it starts, I start reflecting on my life, what I get out of it, and why I'm not happy. I think I've been depressed for the last few days, eating very little, doing very little and not wanting to do anything with my time. I'm not suicidal, and I'm sure I'll just get back on with my life when I return to work next week. I guess I'm just looking for someone or something to help me be happy. At times like this I wonder what the point in it all is.

Your usual routine (working) is gone and you have more time to yourself. I tend to get a little loopy if I'm not busy with something.

Thanks Ashuahhe, that does make sense. The silly thing is, when I'm at work, I don't enjoy it very much and wish I could go home.

Anyway I went to the gym and exhausted myself physically, and took the dog for a walk. I the endorphins are kicking in a bit now so am feeling a bit better.

If your always looking to something or someone else to make you happy, than you can never achieve true happiness. Sorry if this sounds offensive, but people and things, as they can be a good way to achieve temporary happiness, are not going to give you true happiness. Try reflecting on yourself, your accomplishments, and your faults, and ask yourself this question "What can I do to make it better?". Accept help from people, but don't depend on them to fulfill your every need, its important to be connected to the world, but in the end, only you can find happiness within yourself. Think about how you can help yourself, and learn to love yourself. It might be hard, but if your having this problem now, its more than likely going to come up again, at different times in your life.

Yes, I definitely understand that situation. When I'm at work I just want to be home, then when I get home, I have to face...my life. Or the lack of one, as the case currently seems to be.

"I'll watch that movie I've been wanting to see! I'll read all those books I've been wanting to read!" etc. Then at the end of the night, once again...the void.

Sh**.

Sorry, I don't know if this post is all that helpful - I'm kind of in a low spot myself at the moment.