Why do I get sad whenever anything ends?

T-Bag · Apr 14, 2008, 06:31 PM

Whenever something ends I get all super depressed and stuff. Things like the end of books, movies, tv-shows, social gatherings, weekends, or pretty much anything be it happy or sad get me really really upset. Why does this happen!? For example like 2 years back when I finished Final Fantasy X the ending of the game was so sad and I felt so upset that I finished it and it was over, I became really depressed...I couldn't concentrate on anything and I kept like thinking about that game and looking up all sorts of things about it. Also, like a few months ago when i finished my favorite anime Death Note, I also felt like super depressed. The end of it just made me so upset knowing that "thats it, thats final, this is how it ENDS." These things just piss me off so much and get me really sad. In fact, I think I'm gonna kill myself when the Simpsons end! What do I do?? And please just don't tell me to "move on" because I linger on these things subconsciously and they NEVER go away! I'm still ing upset about Final Fantasy and Death Note after 2 ing years and 3 ing months!!!!

P.S. - Now I'm all sad because its the "end: of my post.....I have a serious problem, please help!

love is abby · Jul 22, 2008, 12:11 PM

thanks anyway clough

Alder · Jul 22, 2008, 02:06 PM

You know, I walked past the local library the other day and was remembering the midnight Harry Potter parties they had there for the release of each new book, and was thinking how sad that they'll never have another one. They were such fun, with everybody getting dressed up and all (for the last one I went in disguise--just wore muggle clothes but had a dark mark drawn on my arm). Yep, flying my geek flag.

Anyway, that sort of nostalgia is normal. If you really appreciate things while they're happening, then of course you'll be a little bummed out when they end. However, what you describe sounds like it goes beyond that. A good counselor or therapist could help you get your feelings more into balance, so it's not so distressing. I recommend you look for one who describes her practice as "holistic" or "transpersonal." That approach is more empowering.

Blessings of healing and peace,

Alder



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