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[jnh88]

I'm curious to know, if you could change something over night- is there something that would lift you out of your depression or at least put you on the right track for recovery in terms of situational depression? Mine would be to find a decent paying job that I like and move out of my parents' home as it proves to be a toxic, negative environment.

What about you?

[DreamAgain]

Hi jnh88,

Mine would be better health and days without pain.

[Trace]

Hi jnh88

I would leave my job and I am going to soon.

Trace

[Onelightburning]

Hmm, nice question. I would probably try to be more social and practice social skills more: trying to open up more, talk and share more, get to know people more, get a realistic idea of who I really am and what I really want to do. That sort of things would be beneficial for my health at the moment. I always found the social world very hard, and tend to withdraw myself from it. I got lots to do in that area!

[PurpleStorm]

Self esteem and an ability to communicate with people, neither of which I have. It might make life a little easier to cope with. I'd want more energy too.

[kooba]

I would have move out of my father's house years ago had I known he would be so vile and mean to me (alcoholic).

That just about did my head in and ruined my life...

I also would have focused more in high school (did well still) and maybe studied sciences more to get in the medical field, become a doctor or something.


Great question.

[onmyown]

I'd go back and not marry my husband and waste what were supposed to be the best years of my life so I wouldn't end up old, disabled, broke, about to lose my house, and destined to stay onmyown until my last breath because I'll never trust anyone more than superficially again. My body probably wouldn't have broken down as much either since he's been the source of major stress and depression for me for years.

[Meirionne]

Yes this a a great question.

The true answer is that I would change to increase my self esteem and also my confidence in social situations.

But I am going to choose more sunshine. I think it is easier to smile when the sun is shining (and I am in UK so this can be rare). So I would like sunshine and warm weather with a lovely cool breeze, and also some rain every night for my garden.

[Rainbowstar]

Hi jnh88,

Wonderful question!

I would change my social skills. I would like to have better social skills and greater self esteem.

[Firework]

Better social skills and better self esteem (hence, removing my social anxiety).

[Doommantia]

Higher self esteem/confidence, some contentment/happiness, to be able to see the world and life in a positive light.

[flowerpower89]

I would address what I believe is the root cause of my depression/anxiety, instead of changing my situation. For me it is mostly about low self esteem, low confidence and poor self image which causes my shyness, introversion and lack of drive in life, thus leading to poor social skills, no job or education and no 'life' essentially.

Both of the following lists go hand in hand...

Appearance wise:
Upright posture
Broader shoulders & more muscle mass
No acne, better skin quality
Bigger, squarer jaw & chin, and better teeth with no fillings
Less prominent & more symmetrical ears

Personality wise:
More extroverted
Clearer mind (less deep thoughts)
Better social skills, with no awkwardness
Louder clearer less monotone voice


All of the above would, in turn, improve my confidence and self esteem. I would be able to overcome my laziness and contentment of sitting in my room all day. I would have the desire to go out more and converse with people, and not feel inferior or weak. I would be more likely to have a job or go to university and make something of myself, but without all of the above, I just think to myself "I haven't turned out how I'd like to be, so whats the point"?

Edited by flowerpower89, 02 June 2012 - 12:28 PM.

[alpheus]

I would be a totally 100% different person than who I am. Different mind, different body, different environment, different experiences.

[Axel Midego]

I would want understanding. I can't get my family, co-workers, or bosses to understand my point of view. They always seem to form their opinion of me early and ignore everything I say as an excuse to keep acting like a broken child. So the second we disagree on anything they suddenly lose their patience with me and reveal that everything they have agreed with me on has just been a lie to keep the peace.

Every single time.

[Manowaffle]

I just wish I were 3" taller.

[Shmooey]

I wish I didn't have to work.

If I can't have that, I wish not to struggle with my weight as I have since 12.

[Cupcake_girl]

I feel like I'm on the right track with almost every aspect of my life, don't get me wrong, it's definitely not perfect but it has improved quiet a lot already so I'm grateful about that. If I could change one thing though it would be that I don't want to be alone anymore. I want a boyfriend so much, it hurts me thinking about still being alone.. It had crushed my selfesteem so yeah, I know nobody can make me feel complete but I just want the experience of being in a relationship. So that's what I would like to change, I hope to find the courage to get myself out there and to be dating in a year from now. That's my goal!

[screenman]

I would want LOVE... :)

[rednamalas]

I would make the physical pain I feel 24/7 go away so I could get out and work again....do the things which use to nourish my soul (like hiking up a mountain), or a walk around the lake........without this pain, I know I would still have issues, but not this dark depression which lingers around it's buddy "Mr Pain"

[Hal23]

Definitely fix my self esteem, whice in turn would raise my confidence level, which in turn would help me in my career and social life, both of which are in pretty bad shape.

[Blacktears]

I'd go back and not marry my husband and waste what were supposed to be the best years of my life so I wouldn't end up old, disabled, broke, about to lose my house, and destined to stay onmyown until my last breath because I'll never trust anyone more than superficially again. My body probably wouldn't have broken down as much either since he's been the source of major stress and depression for me for years.

((((onmyown)))) I am in your position right now, except I have two kids, one dead and one alive and I have no regrets about having them, in fact if I had it to do all over again I would have the kids with him but never marry him. Funny thing is you never get to know the real person until you actually live with them.

[serenity80]

I love this question!!!

I would change my negative attitude and my bluntness. I am very social but I don't sugar coat anything and I tell the truth and sometimes I think that hurts people's feelings and I wish I wasn't like that with people.

[Spiritual_Wanderer]

I would take away all the excess weight I have. I think it's probably one of the main sources of my issues. It would improve self esteem, wanting to be more social, thinking about maybe finding a boyfriend again, confidence, less negative thinking, etc. I don't want to be thin, just at a normal weight. It's so hard for me. I don't know why I can't just do it and lose some, it's not like I haven't done it before.

[Bipolar n Depressed]

I would want more understanding & acceptance from people. I would also like to have more self-confidence/self-esteem and better social skills. And last but not least, I would love to have ENERGY!

[cherryrainbow]

Going back to the original post, I'm in the same kind of situation - I want to move out and have better finances, a decent job where I feel I'm actually using my skills and doing something.

[onmyown]

Blacktears,

I've got my daughter, she's from my first marriage and has had to go through all this cr*p with me and her stepfather and it's majorly affected her, not that her father's contributed anything very positive to her life either. I'm grateful for her, but she's only reason I'm still around and somedays, well..... She's had too much to deal with and I worry about her future since my choices have messed her up.

Today, to answer the original question I'd go back and change what happened to me when I was preverbal so I wouldn't have a VICTIM sign on me and my life would have been different. Oh, and I'd want to be born with a healthy body too.

[Girly]

I'd have better inter-personal relationships.

[Insidious]

I'm curious to know, if you could change something over night- is there something that would lift you out of your depression or at least put you on the right track for recovery in terms of situational depression? Mine would be to find a decent paying job that I like and move out of my parents' home as it proves to be a toxic, negative environment.

What about you?

Same as you. I live at home currently and I hate it. I feel helpless like a child. I also have not worked in a few years and I just think at how awful the pavement busting is going to be with no resume.

[lupusaeth]

I would have been more involved in sport from a young age. Maybe done gymnastics or dance.

Also, I would not have gone to Oxford and would have chosen a less highly pressured university.

[MrAlex]

nothing, there is nothing i can change

i just don t care about anything