So I'm really new to the vegetarian lifestyle (1 month wooohoo! Veggie as I eat eggs, but no meat or dairy) and was wondering how everyone felt when they first 'turned'.
In the last two months i've seen things (Earthlings, The Cove, Home etc) and learnt so much about the way animals and our planet is being treated and i'll be honest. Its downright depressing.
So how do you all 'cope'? Any tips on how to not hate humans?! As as a species we are comepletly destroying our world and I can't see how we are ever going to stop...we will just end up killing everything...
Well, I grew up learning these things beacuase of my mother, but of course im still learning of things now, well.. I have always disliked eating meat, sometimes I would eat it, amd sometimes I would get upset, and wouldnt, same with milk n stuff. But im vegetarian now, I used to be for about a year but dunno what happened.
I have lost alot of faith in the human race, as bad as it may sound, I dont "hate" them, Im.just disgusted and dissapointed. The planets recources are running.out and were killing the wildlife to extinction.
What I dont understand.is how sooo many people cannot care!!!
And we are wayy overpopulated and yet, people keep poppin out kids "cuz they want one"
And what future are we leaving.for our children????
When I first went veg, my depression actually left me (for the first time in many years). Knowing I was making a difference by changing to a more compassionate lifestyle made me so happy. I also removed some distasteful people from my life - I felt great!
But a few months ago my depression came back - After seeing so many video clips and news stories revealing the destructive and disgusting side of humans.
So many people don't care. They live their lives like careless, thoughtless zombies... and the world is suffering for it.
And of course, no matter how Earth friendly I try to be, I'm still leaving my own carbon footprint on this planet.
It is very depressing.
I try to lift my spirits, telling myself I'm doing the best I can... I guess that's how I cope.
I try to lift my spirits, telling myself I'm doing the best I can... I guess that's how I cope.
I feel exactly the same. The selfishness and destruction of humanity is so overwhelming. I just try my best to lead an ethical life. Knowing that I'm contributing a little bit less to everything helps. Forums like this also help; knowing that there are people out there who care.
What I dont understand.is how sooo many people cannot care!!!
I don't understand it either. Even before going veg, I tried to be somewhat Earth friendly. It only makes sense to treat the Earth with respect.
kikumeri said:
And we are wayy overpopulated and yet, people keep poppin out kids "cuz they want one"
And the government is like, "Here, have some money for popping out a baby!"
I've got 2 kids... and I do feel guilty for bringing more humans into the world... but the deed is done - now the best thing I can do is try to raise them into caring adults.
btw, I'm not having any more!
I am 55 years old and have been a vegitarian on and off for some years, I have now been vegitarian for over a year and will never go back to eating dead animals again. As sad as it is we have to show this horror to the world and one by one people will start to see. Knowledge is power. So many people I talk to do not have a clue what is going on, they are shocked to find out that an elephant that has been in a zoo for 50 years is sold to a place where people will shot then for sport. That animals have Demestos fored into their eyes............ it goes on and on. Just try your best and keep on educating people, we will win this war.
Hm...i dont cope very well...im a very negative person. i think it will be too late and it will all be gone..humans only care for humans..nothing else..and thats the problem..we've created cures for diseases we should die from and increased our life expectancy.new medicines coming out all the time to make us healthier..but we are very unhealthy when we eat things such as animal flesh..arghh..
The government are paying people to have children!...which is the most ridiculous thing ever..more people means more native bushland cut down to grow more food.and more houses.that also means more animals crammed into tinier spaces to make more food for a cheaper price...it wont end.humans are greedy..
I break down and cry all the time when i watch stuff on the news...so yeah i dont cope very well. i dont think anti depressents would help..when there is so much depressing stuff happening..
Great topic
I dont know how I cope. It does get me really down sometimes, I guess you have to try not to think about it all the time. You'll go through stages, like you'll see horrible something on the news and think "why bother?" Nothing I do is changing anything. But in reality, it is, you are doing a great job by just making ethical choices. Dont forget to educate your friends and family also, vegetarianism can be contagious!
i dont think anti depressents would help..when there is so much depressing stuff happening..
It's best to avoid anti-depressant medication. The side effects are terrible - worse than having the depression!
Some little things can help. A hot cup of herbal tea, walking, listening to music, st johns wort tablets, a hot shower or bath, watching a movie... and crying it all out can help too.
You've just got to fight thru each personal battle and find what works best for you.
