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How to overcome feelings of sadness, loneliness, and insecurity?

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Dr. Aditya Gupta

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Published At October 29, 2023
Reviewed AtOctober 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

This is the first time I am doing this, and I did this because I badly need someone's opinion about what is happening to me. I feel sad, lonely, and alone. I do not know where to start cause I know they are a lot of things that trigger this in me. First, maybe I feel insecure about every little thing. The thing is, I lack the feeling of being loved. I feel like something is always wrong with me, and I am always the bad guy in every circumstance. I feel insecure physically, mentally, and emotionally. Sometimes I enjoy being alone and doing the things that make me happy alone cause that way. No one is going to judge me.

For example, in our family, I feel like the black sheep; I feel it cause they show it. And that feeling I am feeling right now makes me want to end my life. Every day I keep on saying I want to end myself cause that way, I would not feel the feeling of being anyone's friend. The eyes that stab you. I cannot be cured by talking, explaining, or sharing my problems with anyone because I have done that before. I do not know how many times, but I am always being turned down; either they say that I am too dramatic, overreacting, and stop adding problems to the family, or worse, being neglected by everyone, even friends and family. So there is no one I could share it with too. So growing up, I kept all those talks and things I wanted to say until I shut down. I shut down to the point that now when they want to dig deeper and know where I am coming from, I do not want to talk about it. I refuse to talk. I do not know myself anymore. Please help me.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Aditya Gupta

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I want to mention that it does not matter what others think about you but yourself. Sometimes you do not have control over the situations and what others do, but how to cope is in your hand.

If you cannot share your feelings with anyone, maintain a stress diary, log down your thoughts uncensored daily, and never read them again. It will help to vent out your emotions. You can also join a self-help group online or offline.

Kindly do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale, which you can easily find online, and if it is indicative of moderate to severe depression, consult a psychiatrist in person for detailed evaluation and treatment. Treatment is available in the form of medications and psychotherapy. Do not be so harsh on yourself. It is not your fault. If you are having some psychological issues, you can surely do better.

Remember, every problem has a solution. You need to try solving it, and help is just a step away. Feel free to ask if you have any further queries.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aditya Gupta
Dr. Aditya Gupta

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