What does it mean when someone feels worthless?
What does it mean when someone feels worthless?
Worthlessness can be described as a feeling of desperation and hopelessness. Individuals who feel worthless may feel insignificant, useless, or believe they have nothing valuable to offer the world.
How do I stop feeling irrelevant?
Here are a few suggestions to overcome feeling irrelevant:
- Take pleasure in the activity versus the outcome.
- Listen to others more, and talk less about yourself.
- Talk to a stranger for the pleasure of it.
- Practice mindfulness or meditation.
How do I stop feeling worthless and negative thoughts?
To stop feeling worthless and the negative thoughts is understanding where they first developed. What made you start to feel like this? You have to start loving yourself again. So when you get negative thoughts release they are there and refocus on something more positive or put some music on.
What to do if you feel like you are worthless?
Professional help is also available, including face-to-face psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of the two. Depression can grow worse over time, so talking to your primary care provider now about your feelings of worthlessness may ensure that you get treatment before your symptoms get worse.
Where can I get help if I am experiencing depression?
If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Was this page helpful?
Can apps help with feelings of worthlessness?
Some apps may provide tools such as positive affirmations, mindfulness training, or exercises rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that are designed to help you identify and change patterns of negative thinking. It’s important to remember that feeling worthless can also be a sign of an underlying mental health condition.