i feel really depressed to the point of i feel like i have no reason to live...i wont kill myself, but im sick of feeling this way, will someone please help me by giving me a way besides medicine or doctors to cure this?
2006-07-19 10:53:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
just drown it find friends hang out let it all in go to church and let god into your life i did it and it helped me so much im so happy now its not even funny
2006-07-19 10:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by alex h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to understand why you feel this way before you can find a beneficial way to move forward. If you are going through a tough time in your life, it may be natural to feel the way you do. Then you need to look at how to make the situation better. Even if you can't remove yourself from a situation, you can still find ways to cope with it in a good way. Talking to a trusted friend, family member, teacher, or psychotherapist may help you to get through it with less emotional damage. I've also found that getting a hobby (to focus on and put energy into) or finding a creative outlet (like writing, singing, poetry to help deal with negative emotions) helps during these times.
If there is nothing wrong with your life but you still feel depressed, you should seek professional help. There are options besides medication to help treat the illness. Exercising, eating the right foods, and talk therapy may help your overall outlook and can help get your chemicals in balance. I've been clinically depressed since I was 16 and I'm in my 30's now. It took me over 10 years to seek help because I thought I was just in a "slump". I had to take medication for awhile, but I'm off it now. If you think there's a chance you could be clinically depressed, I'd suggest seeking professional help and educating yourself about your illness. There are medical websites (like www.webmd.com) that can also provide help.
Most importantly, remember that all things change with time. You won't feel like this forever. Happy times will come again. Good luck.
2006-07-19 18:07:50 · answer #2 · answered by flutter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's great to hear, is that you still have the will to live! You may want to check your surroundings. Are you getting enough restful sleep? Are you drinking enough water? Did something happen to you around this time of year? (I was raped several years ago in May, and I notice that I get depressed and edgy around that time) Are there depressing/negative people in your inner circle? These people just add to your depression, whether you know it or not. I've also found that homeopathy helped my depression a lot!! And there is some new age music by "Music by Marcey" that helped me, too. (I Love her music.) Also, focus your thoughts on the positive; your mind can only hold one thought at a time! I'm proud of you for reaching out and asking for help. You will make it through! Peace, Love and Light...
2006-07-19 18:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Tricia S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression comes from a lot of different areas. What is going on in your life that has you feeling this way? You have to look at every aspect of your life...especially the good. We don't have control over eveything that happens to us in life. However, we do have control over how circumstances effect us. Choose to look at the positives. If you have been feeling this way for a long time, it would be a good idea to see a doctor. It may be chemical (not drugs). Good luck.
2006-07-19 17:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by barbramaq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the feeling. Depression is pretty common in society today.
I find St. Johns Wort along with a multi-vitamin every morning does wonders!
Try one or all of the links below. I hope this helps.
Remember, we may not be able to control all of the things that happen to us in our lives but we can control how we react to them.
http://www.depressionoptions.com
http://wwwamoryn.com
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm
Good luck and best wishes!
2006-07-19 18:18:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you gotta give yourself a long, hard, look in the mirror- and ask, "Ok...-What's the problem..?" Are you lonely? Have a crummy self image? Bored to tears? Can't relate to any one or any thing? Etc..??? THEN, -you have to figure out what you're going to DO about it...- In other words; take CHARGE of the feeling that's been taking charge of YOU! DO whatever you have to do to get yourself out of the hole you're IN... Go on a diet; make a new friend; try something NEW & out of character; get a different LIFE- whatever it takes! It won't be easy, it WILL be alittle scary- but so what?- This is the rest of your life we're talking about...-nothing ventured, nothing's worthwhile. Go for it- & good luck!!! :)
2006-07-19 18:12:56 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do as i say ....
1. sleep 8 hrs every day
2. if u r a student go to ur school/college and try to socialize more
3. join a gym .... gr8 body gives huge boost
4. play some sports
5. read archies comics and other comic novels in free time or watch comedy serials
6. start eating light ... non greasy food .... and lots of fruit
7. and yes .... join some computer course which could turn around ur career and life ....
follow this for 2 months and u will thank me
2006-07-19 18:00:06 · answer #7 · answered by thegame 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends, a project to commit to (something you're genuinely interested in), exercise, balanced diet, regular sleeping schedule. Unfortunately the two options you exed off are two of the most helpful because psychologists will monitor your progress and keep you moving, and the medicines will take care of your chemical problems until issues are resolved and you can function on your own.
2006-07-19 17:57:54 · answer #8 · answered by Phil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of free hotlines you can call. Sometimes you just need someone to talk to about your feelings. Try and find out what hotlines are available to call in your area. Although truth be told you should probabaly see a therapist.
2006-07-19 17:58:40 · answer #9 · answered by big_dog832001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to go for a walk a long long long walk and do nothing but think about good things that you did or that some one did for u then when u are by u'r self sit in a quite room and close your eyes and think about a place that u like to go to or would like to go to it helps it helped me but the thing that helped me the most was talking to some one a stranger on here that helped me the most he didnt judge me he listened to me then gave me advice and even though he dont no me he really helped me good luck
2006-07-19 18:01:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading the bible is a great help when you're feeling down. Always think about the positives and church would be useful too.
~RIckeisha
2006-07-19 17:56:38 · answer #11 · answered by Rickeisha AKA Keisha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋