Why do I sometimes feel fine and other times I can't seem to get through the day?
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Updated: Jun 22, 2021
Anonymous
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May 8, 2015
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It really depends on your mood, your diet, your sleep schedule... there are so many factors to take into consideration. Really, the best you can do is take a shower, have a cup of tea, listen to some music, anything that makes you feel better. You just have to tell yourself that whatever happens, sooner or later, the bad days will be over and the good days will come back.
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Anonymous
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May 21, 2015
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Sometimes we go through times in our lives where we can't seem to stop thinking about everything that's going wrong in our lives instead of looking at the bright side of things. Sometimes you need to just let yourself be sad though. Everyone has bad days. Everyone has days that they can't wait to just get done with. Feeling fine some days and not so great other days is a normal part of being a human being.
Anonymous
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Jan 26, 2016
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"Idle mind is the Devil's workshop". So when we are idle and alone we tend to think about how lonely we are and that changes the mood.
ObjectiveRationale
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Nov 20, 2017
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Because you are human. We all have highs and lows, but those of us with some form of mental illness tend to feel these highs and lows a little more intensely than those without mental illness. We also have a tendency to want to fix something that's wrong and when we can't fix what's wrong, we have a lot of trouble with that. Learning to just sit with the discomfort is a very important skill to have.
AlexaAlexD
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Jul 25, 2017
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We feel bad because the life includes also bad things. But I believe everything has a purpose or we can always give it a purpose and realize that without bad things we would not appreciate the good ones. Bad days make us stronger and remind us to be grateful and therefore happy during the good days. That is the beauty of the life.
newbiebunny
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Sep 22, 2015
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Because there's something bothering you, and your not facing that issue. So give yourself some time to figure out why and maybe find the cause to how you can help yourself get through the day :)
Anonymous
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Feb 27, 2015
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This could be for any number of reasons, from a clinically diagnosable condition to nothing more than how your personality and mind works. It could be a product of external stressors (school, work, etc), combined with any number of other concerns (issues of self-confidence, self-worth, identity, etc). Consider speaking with a licensed healthcare professional about managing your symptoms.
SunlessSky
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Mar 26, 2018
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It could be caused by a number of reasons, each so different that there is no telling unless you get professional help. But one thing I do know is - many of us feel the same very often, me included. It's a very difficult and sometimes scary state to be in, but you speaking up about it is already a huge step, I'm proud of you for taking it â¤
Anonymous
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May 17, 2015
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Breaks help us take a step back, and out of the danger zone. It's natural to feel tired, or frustrated, or feel close to giving up. Leaning on others can take off some of your problems.
AdventurousSoul8
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May 14, 2015
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Our emotions tend to fluctuate from day to day for a number of reasons. It can be from hormones or chemical imbalances, or it can simply be that some days produce more challenges than others. It's important on the days where you feel like you cannot make it through the day that you remember that you do have days where you feel fine. As Annie says: "the sun will come out tomorrow."
Anonymous
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May 4, 2015
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Sometimes, you wake up and you feel like not yourself sometimes. You just have to keep pushing through. In the end, you will succeed and hope for the best in the end. You can go through the day, you just have to keep happy and positive.
enlightenedSoul79
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Dec 4, 2017
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Some days are harder than others for everyone. The only thing you can really do is just to force yourself to go through the motions. You are strong and you can do it. You don't have to mean it, you just need to get through the day and I promise you can.
amiablePeace77
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Apr 24, 2018
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We feel fine if the body gets what it needs, i.e. required amount of nutrients which also impact our "feel good" hormones/neurochemicals and we are not stressed out. Disorders/illnesses can also lead to feel good one time and not the other, which in some cases is also related to imbalances of neurochemicals etc.
goldenPumpkin55
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Jun 23, 2015
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It's a normal thing to feel, don't let it get the best of you. If you allow it to control you it'll be too late. Try going out more not necessarly with friends, you can try running if you're alone or discovering new cousines, even signing up for something new, that's always a good idea!
indiah
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Aug 11, 2015
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Normal mood swings can do this! It's part of everyday life and just depends on how much sleep you have had, experiences recently and even can be an affect of the moods of those around you!
uniqueMango45
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Aug 2, 2016
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Every day is different, what's important is that you find ways to adjust to feelings of hopelessness.
Diiviiniity
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Nov 3, 2015
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Overthinking, stress, pressure from school, work or family can be influential to your thoughts and effect your day to day life. A great way to keep the positivity up can be to listen to your favorite music, speaking to friends, and jus remembering tomorrow is another chance for a better day. :)
Anonymous
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Nov 24, 2015
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It could be a sign that you need to take care of yourself. If you are struggling to get through a day, I would reflect a bit on what it is that's making you feel this way and think about things that have helped with those feelings before. If you can't answer those questions, maybe it is worth seeking some support professional or otherwise, especially if it is happening often.
Anonymous
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Mar 22, 2016
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That can be down a lot of things. Depression, lack of sleep, stress, anything. When you have good days, great! Appreciate the good days and get as much stuff done as possible. However if you have a bad day, when you wake up say to yourself "today is going to be a good day, stay strong" just try and stay positive, and remember if you get through the day, tomorrow could be another good day!
Nahsha
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Apr 12, 2016
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This might be depression. Feeling like you're okay half of the day and then suddenly getting gloomy.