Do you deal with Depression issues?

Answer 1

Yes. There has always been an underlying sadness in me. Doing something creative is one way of lessening that underlying sadness. Or gardening or being with my cat. Anything that has to do with life, lifts me up. Appreciating nature, enjoying natural beauty around me, helps a lot. Getting enough sleep helps too. And taking good care of me: eating healthy foods, exercising, and rest. And trying hard to not believe everything I think - some irrational thoughts just make things worse. Focus on what's true.

Answer 2

I've lived with depression for a few years now, but it's been particularly strong for the last 3 years. Luckily I realised something wasn't quite right with myself and I got some professional help. It took some time but my doctor and I finally found the right medication and my life has returned to some kind of normal.

It's still never easy - if I forget to take my tablet one day I suffer badly, and when I was still adjusting to the medication if I took too much I ended up all hyper and crazy.

I've also found it really important to be able to talk to my friends. My illness has helped me discover who my real friends are, and which were the "fair weather" friends. So now I only have true friends in my life - ones who know the picture and are willing to help me when I need it. And they know that I'm there for them in a heartbeat too. This is perhaps the most important thing in dealing with depression - knowing that people care for you even when you feel totally alone.

At one point my depression was so bad that I considered suicide - but I didn't go through with it because the thought of my friends and family coping with my death was too hard to bear.

I hope anyone suffering depression realises that there is a lot of help out there, all you have to do is ask.

Answer 3

I deal with depression issues on a daily basis. If I am having a day that I have a hard time coping, I turn to my spouse, or mother or sibling for emotional support. I tried antidepressants, but the changed me too much. Loss of sex drive, loss of appetite and many other things. I have gone 9 months now with out any prescriptions and have been doing very well. You just have to know when to ask for someone to sit and listen to you. Don't be afraid to ask for emotional support. I am amazed on a daily basis, how loved I really am.

Answer 4

I have gone thru h---l and back, hospitalized, in an institution etc. meds help but I found out the easiest way to rid it fast is to talk to my friends that I can trust we call it venting negative, positive, problems, other peoples problems and after we stand there just screaming about crap we can't do anything about, we bust out laughing until we're hurting! Man it feels good to vent! Don't let it boil up inside of you go vent to a friend, I promise you are not alone. Remember only you can change things if you want to so be happy and start laughing at all that stupid crap! You'll feel a lot better about your self and tomorrow is another day! How are you going to face it? Be positive and good luck!

Answer 5

I don't have any depression issues, but if I do, I'll probably go to a doctor for help, whether it be with visits or medication. At least I know where I can get help if I can't deal it by myself

Answer 6

Everyday! I have always had self esteem issues, and then my husband died leaving me with no family and four minor children. It is all I can do to hold down two jobs, raise the kids and keep my sanity with no emotional support. I used to take meds but I do not any longer.. think it is time to check it out again.

Answer 7

If I have time I face them head on, but being a full-time college student, working, and keeping the house clean I don't always have time. But when I do, I sit down and cry and that really helps. It also helps to write down the way you feel in a journal or diary. Chocolate also works well. :)

Answer 8

yes, I have cronic depression, I track it on a daily chart and try to avoid the things or ones that depress me.

Answer 9

Yes I got tired of feeling sad all the time and my doc put me on anti-drpressants

Answer 10

Yes.