like finding a way to relieve the stress and pain without feeling like you don't deserve it?
2006-07-01 13:06:08 · 10 answers · asked by summer 369 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I used to get depressed, but now whenever I'm in a situation when I'm feeling down I call a friend or family member and talk about it. Sometimes it can help you sort things out in your mind when you just talk and have someone there that will listen and give advice.
It also helps if you treat yourself to a little ice cream once in a while or if you're on a diet, fat-free rainbow sherbet works too. Cheer up. You'll be fine. :)
2006-07-01 13:15:14 · answer #1 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 4⤊ 3⤋
It depends on the severity of your depression... If it is severe depression you should seek medical help, especially if you have suicidal thoughts you should call a doctor. Now that is said, you can also relieve symptoms of depression through exercise and getting some sun shine is also a good way to help you feel better. But you should know sometimes depression is a true chemical imbalance that can only be relieved by medication... such as SSRI's which in effect bring hormonal levels up in much the same way good aerobic activity does. Again, depending on the level of depression... it is always good to seek medical advice from a professional
2006-07-01 13:21:25 · answer #2 · answered by tress63 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard sex helps relieve tensions. you can walk or run for 30 minutes. talk to someone who actually cares. sing, dance, say something nice to an attractive person. get this book your best life now by joel osteen. www.holistic-online.com helps deal with stress. www.more-selfesteem gives you a boost. writing down your thoughts helps. and make a list of 10 things about yourself you like every time you're down.
2006-07-01 14:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from depression, meds keep it a bay and are not
the only answere but part of one, yoga is the thing to try,
anyone can do it, try a hatha yoga class and you will see
marked clarity, it has worked for me, a total stress reliever
and it helps so much with depression.
2006-07-01 13:39:25 · answer #4 · answered by foryoga 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be honest, I was never able to until I developed a relationship with God and let him into my heart. I don't mean to get all religious on you, but that's the only thing that worked for me. Until then, I took medication and still had problems.
Just my two cents...
2006-07-01 13:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by amberaewmu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise, good diet, time in sunlight and surrounding yourself with positive people and the things you enjoy. For me gardening and my pets do wonders to lighten my manic depression.
2006-07-01 13:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by Gypzy De 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of sunlight,1 hour of fastwalking everyday,plenty of water,limit coffee to one cup a day,no sugar or junk food,eat mostly foods that will stabilize your blood sugar levels,watch seinfeld and everybody loves raymond,and ben stiller movies,stay away from irritating in-laws.
2006-07-01 13:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by JBR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats hard, try talking to a doctor or close friend? sometimes talking just helps, if not see a doctor for meds. theyre not that bad
2006-07-01 13:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAUGHTER!!
Laughter has the healing power to heal all things.
Get out and have fun.
Don't think about what has you down and depressed.
2006-07-01 13:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by MODEL 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
exercise - read this: http://exercise.about.com/cs/exercisehealth/a/depression.htm
2006-07-01 13:12:19 · answer #10 · answered by shellswong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋