how do i overcome depression?

Answer 1

If you are feeling sad, then I would try going out in the sun, doing some sport (that releases endorphynes), dressing up.. helps to feel pretty, going out and smiling, even if you don't feel like it.. smile, and the world will smile back..

On the other hand, if you are feeling like life has no meaning, that could be medical depression, and drugs could help.. so it might be wise to visit your doctor..

Answer 2

All the other answers were good. You really should go to a Dr. Meds help alot but they take FOREVER to work a good 4-6 weeks before they kick in so go now. There are a few good websites that you can talk to people. One is called About.com. They cover everything so you'll have to punch in depression once you get there. It's a forum like this where you can ask people ?'s or just talk. It was really great the last time I was depressed. Helped me a ton to know that MANY other people feel this way. I hate the feeling of being different than everybody else. But your not honey, like I said go to the Dr check out some websites. If you are close to your family surround yourself with them, they tend to help a lot too. I'll pray for you it is very difficult to get thru but can be done. Just hang in there it usually passes. If you start to feel worse or think you may harm yourself go to the hospital they can check you in for a day or two, that would only be if you want to hurt yourself otherwise I don't reccommend that one. Do you have a pet? Sometmes it helps to be able to love on something. My dog is so huggable and lovable form my depression bouts. I have suffered from depression for the last 20 years honey, sometimes are harder than others but they are all doable k you can make it thru this I know you can. Really should go to a Dr tho cuz without treatment I'm not sure you can make it. Depends on the severity of your depression but I wouldn't chance it just go in honey. Good luck

Answer 3

Depression is caused when an event has happened in our lives that we feel unable to cope with. These feelings are triggered by our memory and thoughts created from them. The best way to overcome them is by substituting the bad memories/ thoughts with new, positive ones. I was depressed following a stroke I suffered. Being in the company of good people and living in a positive environment helps.

Answer 4

Depression is normal. People have been dealing with depression for the history of man. See a psychologist first and try to work it out. I would recommend trying not to take drugs for it because they really don't know what exactly causes depression in the brain and its trial and error with trying out each medication. Doctors seem to hand out pills for depression like they are candy and its not a good thing. The mind can and will learn to deal with bad issues in your life and with each bad issue you get more and more used to it. These meds make it so your mind doesn't have to deal with them. These meds can also make your depression worse and even suicidal.

For each thing that is bad in your life, think of two good things. There are support groups for you so that you know it's a common occurrence. Just keep your chin up and remember that life is great, it's not all great but that's what life is. No promises and no guarantees, but YOU make the decisions in your life, so you can make the decision to work every day to try to be a little happier.

Answer 5

First, you must find out the root that cause your depression.
Next, you must be able to balance your mind with the attitude of "mind over matters".
I know it is very easy to say then to be done, but I was suffering from it before and ended up at the mental hospital.
You must tell yourself how blessed you are with so many people loving you and worry for you. If you are sad, they will be more sad than you are but if you are happy, they will be more happy than you are. Think seriously, find a reason that would not cause any depression. Example your loved ones.

Answer 6

For mild/moderate depression, you could try the herbal remedy St. John's Wort - it really is good and works quickly. Only thing is you can't take it with other medication including the contraception pill (it stops them from working properly). Exercise also really really helps, even just a walk every day can brighten your spirits. You need to know where the depression has originated from though, in my case I was unhappy with my husband and didn't want to admit it to myself.

I agree with battosai_20 too, put on some music - it really lifts my spirits when I'm down.

Answer 7

Walk,find something that you are very good at.drink
Lots of water don't take depression pills they don't work
at all think about your mom or your boyfriend if you have
One go to the movies get out and do something with your
Life.then you will feel alot better i promise you this.

Answer 8

Talk to Dr. Phil from the show.. No!!! I have the same problem.. You need to go talk with your doctor and see what he/she says.. If needed, get on medication.. Then if you are involve with some kind of group gathering such as church, women's bridge, or something like that.. Talk with someone that you feel comfortable to talk with... Talk with people that has the same problem.. Every help is good... My depression is due to my going blind.. Not only I am going blind, I am hard of hearing.. So I have both hearing loss and vision loss.. Talk with someone that has the same issue of depression you are going though..

Answer 9

There are two types of Depression, Clinical Depression which is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and Emotion Depression which is caused by trauma or events in your life such as bereavement or family relationships.
You should start by seeing your GP who should be able to refer you to someone who can find out what is causing you to feel depressed.
Find out more about Depression at these sites
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/depression/classification_000001.htm
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=127§ionId=16435

Answer 10

I use learning something new everyday to help me to feel better about myself and maybe some reading on the subject of mental depression for Ideas on different ways to combat it.

If you start to feel like life isn't worth living call your nearest county mental health center; or talk to a really close friend or your doctor