[Bazookuh]

I feel overwhelmed with stupid emotions... Maybe I'm depressed. I really want to go out tonight and mingle with friends but I just feel...Empty inside. I don't know if I can fake a smile but for some reason I really want to get out and am obsessed with the idea of having a good time. I want to go to this party but I don't know what will come of it. I don't know if i'll have a good time or if i'll just sit there feeling like this. What should I do?

[DePressMe]

Bazookuh, I sometimes get overwhelmed by emotions too. When that happens its difficult for me to be around people and I often need to take some time to sort things out. But, I am an extremely introverted person and require a lot of alone time, maybe you're more extroverted and need more socialization. Take a personal inventory--are you wanting to go to the party to escape something or do you just want to socialize? Either way is okay--do what feels right for you. If you are mildly depressed, sometimes its difficult to put on a smile and go out, but going out might distract you from feeling bad and maybe you'll get caught up in the good mood of others.....D.

[Perna]

It does sound like you do need to get out of your head/your own space and go out, interact with others. If I sit around alone too long (all weekend, for example) then I get to going in circles in my head. Ask one of your friends to help you not just sit thinking too much.

[smmath]

Wow, I see a lot of myself in your post. I can really relate. Have you tried meditation? It helps me to get out of my head. Did you go to the party? Do you go and have a good time, it's the pre-socializing that is the hardest?

Feel free to message me :-)