Any depression tips??

Question

I am feeling depressed and sad. Are there any ways I can get better without taking medication? What are some ways u get over depression? I'm sleepy, tired, loss of appetite, and have no energy 2 do the things I enjoy. I feel an emptiness inside me. Please give me any tips u have.

I don't feel depressed all the time. I'm a teenager so maybe this is normal with all the hormones but a bad situation happened in my life. (I can't really say) I was happy like a normal person would with no worries but (u no) family / friend emergencies / problems.

Answer 1

i used to be the same way 24/7....i still have my phases on and off
i surround myself with people that make me happy, my friends make me laugh so much no matter how depressed and sad i'm feeling on the inside
just take it one day at a time, spend days out shopping and stay away from the house as long as you can...then spend some days at home relaxing and giving yourself some self-reflection time
this has helped me, i hope it will help you too

Answer 2

Life as a teenager is so very hard. I wouldn't go through it again for anything! I felt very depressed at times when I was that age and didn't know why. I look back now (I'm 39) and think it was all the changes and different emotions I and my friends were going thru. find someone older like a grandma type to talk to it might help. Make sure it's a caring person who will listen and not just give advice. Older people have gone thru everything and times haven't changed that much.
Everyone is created with an emptiness inside that can only be filled by God's love.( I don't mean the church or religion, they are made up of imperfect people.) People try to fill this void with everything-sex, drugs, shopping, relationships, you name--they feel great for a time but after a while the empty feeling always returns.

Answer 3

My first word of advice is don't let this go on too long without talking to a doctor. It is normal to feel depressed after the loss of something in your life, even if it doesn't seem significant. Telling yourself that you shouldn't be sad doesn't always work. Try these things, and if you don't start feeling better GO SEE A DOCTOR.
1. Start excercising daily, whether you feel like it or not. Walking is fine,
2. Start keeping a gratitude journal. Start simple. Be grateful, for another day, the sunshine, the rain, a good friend, icecream, a job. There are lots of sites online that have great advice for a gratitude journal.
3. Go to church. Talk to a religous leader.
4. Make yourself spend time with others that are positive. You may have to make new friends, this is not easy but important.
5. Talk to a herbal specialist. There are many vitamins, and herbs that can help you that have NO SIDE EFFECTS.
You may have something else happening within you body so don't take too long to seek medical advice. Hopefully this will pass, check out some good self-talk books, or positive thinking books. Do what they say. They help. I have struggled off and on with similiar feelings. Definitely start excercising, take care of yourself. When you feel better about yourself as a person, many times you feel better about life.

Answer 4

I agree with most of the people who answered that you should express your feelings on why you got depressed with people you lovem trust and that most importantly will give you good advice. If you have no reason to be depressed and you don't know why you get like this, you should see a good therapist. Also, is good to balance your life, cause if your mind, body, mind and soul are not balanced all together, then you may feel empty, sad, and everything seems to be going wrong. getting a pet is very good too, walking a few admiring nature once in a while, meditation, relaxation, Exercise, but also... try to get ont he bottom of this, Why is it happening, when it usually happends....etc. so you can take control over it. Therapist do help a lot. and try not to take medication, that is definetly not recommended if a doctor doesn't prescribe it, and i think is when is totaly serious depression stage.

Answer 5

If this is an ongoing depression you should think about seeing a therapist. Talking to someone on a regular basis really helps. If it is a serious depression you may even consider taking some medication - my sister suffers from depression and she takes medication for it. It has helped 100%! If this is just a temporary depression than find a hobby to keep yourself busy! Try cooking or something! Also, exercise is great to do when you are feeling down...it gets some frustrations out and gives you time clear your head!

Answer 6

Well just by reaching out here - you are on the right track. Avoid foods that are associated with depression(type into search engine - foods and depression). Exercise, drink plenty of water and make yourself get up and out for at least one hour or more a day. Do the whole nine yards - from shower to makeup and dress and then go to the bookstore to look up books on depression or go to the library to do this. Just go one place out in the sunshine and your mood will elevate. I know because I have depression and a lot of people will tell you to be positive or read positive things when that is not what you 'feel' like doing - so do the 'outing' to learn more about depression - from what causes it to the types of foods that can elevate your mood naturally. Hang in there and push until something happens.

Answer 7

exercise,
try to think more positive and surround yourself with positive people. This has a huge effect on depression.
Try to get enough sleep. In proper sleep pattern and make sure the room is totally dark when resting. Researchers say even a small light source isn't good for your sleep pattern.
exercise some more....this helps in a whole bunch of ways with chemicals in your brain.
Keep away from caffiene products they give you a short pick me up but then the let down isn't good.
Having a healthy breakfast and wel balanced meals also helps.
My son swears by yoga.
Most of all work on your self esteem. I was in depression after my divorce and I went back to college. It took my mind off of my problems. Maybe you can throw yourself in your homework. Great grades are great self esteem.

Answer 8

I have been there before. I have tried many things from medications to professional help. Neither helped much. The medication only made me want to commit suicide. I have found that if you push your self to get out and walk and try to become active it will help. The other thing that helped is I got a job in Law Enforcement and there are plenty of people with problem much worse then I had. Just being able to help others has helped me. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Depression is sometimes caused by a lack of Omega-3 acids. So buy some fish oil at the grocery store and take it as recommended. Other than that, you can always find some way to occupy your time so you're concentrating on an activity and not depression.

Answer 10

Sometimes medication is necessary, especially if you have a chemical imbalance. Try eating right, lots of fruit, veggies, no junk. Try to get on in the sunshine, it helps. Try not to focus on the things that make you sad but to find some things that lift your spirits. Surround yourself with friend and family that love you even if you don't feel like it. Remember that they do love you. Confide in someone you trust. If your spirits don't lift soon, you need to talk to your family doctor, you may need some kind of treatment. Remember if you have a chemical imbalance, it is not your fault, and even if your depression doesn't make sense it is just as real as any medical condition that needs treatment. It is possible to get through it, believe me, I know.