Feeling of being attacked

I feel like everyone is attacking me. Whenever I try to say something to someone they reply and after a bit they say things that put me down and this whole week I felt very alone and haven't been talking to anyone. Because ever time I say something I get attacked. I'm even attacked without words, people talk with each other, but don't say anything to me and I'm right there. I think I'm invisiable. An example, I have kind of long hair and people keep telling me I should cut it and then girls might like me. I don't want to cut it so girls might like me, they should like me for who I am. But the way I am no one will ever like me, so I might as well just be alone. Who knows maybe one day I won't wake up and then it will all be over. I know its bad thoughts, but they are in my head again and I think they are there to stay.

We can never change other people, only our reaction to them. People will do and say as they please, we can just smile and say I'll think about that thanks, and walk away knowing in our heart we do what is right for "us".

Hi Ariesmars,

I'm sorry some people can be so cruel.
Good for you for not doing as other people say. I'm glad you stood up for yourself.
People should accept other people for who they are, not what that person wants you to be.
I hope you can find someone who WILL accept you for who you are.
Hugs,
Linda

you will find someone. disregard the opinions of people who are negative to you. you don't need them around. stay true to yourself. xoxoxo pat

You may certainly feel that way...because of how you feel inside. That's what I like to call the "delusional" side to depression. We are so focused on how crappy we feel that we assume others think of us as worthless too.
Depends on who your hanging around too. Co-workers and such can be very "wolf pack". Gotta watch out for that.
They'll pick up on your "negative vibes"...if you will...and just think your anti social and not talk to you.
I suggest getting to know yourself more. Learn who to open up to and who to avoid. If things are bothering you...smile more...even if it is fake, people don't know....then excuse yourself and walk away for some "down time".
I'm sorry your feeling so bad...but I've been depressed almost all of my adult life. I can assure you that you can live with this and survive. See your therapist, take your medicine and please try to understand yourself more and that "special gift" that is definately inside you waiting to "blossom". You'll find it if you try hard...and it will be beautiful.
m.b.

Thanks for the kind words. They are comforting. Let me ask, does anyone else get angry when they get depressed. I find at times when I start falling into the "mood" I get angry and sometimes get a little violent. At that point I try to be alone and talk to myself to calm down. Sometimes it helps, but most times not. Is that normal behavior?

Yes, anger can go along with depression. We don't want to be depressed and sometimes people will say, just get over it. That really angers me because they need to understand that we can't just get over it.
It's not like we like being depressed.
So, to answer your question, Yes, I sometimes get angry. And, Yes, I think that is normal behavior.

I have been taking zoloft for 10 years @ 100 mg. This last depression (about 3 weeks now) I ex <font color="red"> </font> perienced quite a bit of anger and rage. Throwing things, slamming doors, screaming at my supportive family. I went to my doctor (who didn't originally rx the zoloft) and she gave me seroquel to try. It calmed me down instantly. Along with xanax. She wants me to go off the zoloft but I know I can go up to 200 mg and I have decided that I will stay on the zoloft and she will have to rx a higher dosage. I will suggest to her to keep me on seroquel for my outbursts.

I am an individual who runs from confrontation, even if I have done nothing wrong. I can't keep a job because of it. I don't know why people in this world are so very mean, hateful, unfair and ignorant. I really do not know how to cope with ugly people. I have depression and when I get to feel like my life is wrong, I get VERY ANGRY and wonder why things don't work out for me. I feel like I want to seek revenge on people who I feel have wronged me. Right now, I hate the world.

My depression and anger, at this particular time in my life, is due to the fact I am unemployeed and feel worthless. Of course, I am still trying to find work everyday. I cannot give up for myself or <font color="red"> </font> <font color="red"> </font> <font color="green"> </font> my family. <font color="red"> </font>

I've been pretty angry and irritable these past few weeks, and it might be linked to depression. But yes, irritability and plain anger can be manifestations of depression.