what should i do?
2006-08-12 19:21:34 · 20 answers · asked by Erin R 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If you know you are depressed maybe you should try to get some sort of help about it? You can sit there and ask what you should do with having friends you don't feel you are supportive but that isn't going to help you with your depression!
Alot of times people start out being the caring, supportive friends but then when they can't help you (because many times it is chemical or many issues all rolled into one) and anything they suggest is dismissed (because you are depressed) they get frustrated and say "Oh they must WANT to be depressed." Or maybe they think you aren't doing anything ACTIVE to not be depressed and are wallowing in it?
Any which way you cut it...you are the only person that can change and be responsible for helping yourself. Go to counseling or get on medication just to even out your moods? Try to do something proactive towards feeling better!! And if you need to...explain to your friends what depression is!!! Good luck!
2006-08-12 19:36:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your friends are wrong and some of these butt heads that said things nastyly should grow up now depression is a chemical imbalance or a wiring problem in the head if it last a long time what you need to do is see a phycologest medicane does wonders after he or she prescibes it take it as directed every day every time and rember it will take at least a month to take affect also councling work also just keep in mind things do not change over night and once you are feeling better do not stop taking the meds your not cured the meds are making you feel better the doctor will let know if and when you are well it may also take several tries with different meds and size of doses some can cause dizziness and disorentation for a while but it usualy goes away good luck hun i feel for you i know how you feel im bi polor and depressed with social anxity and my friends say the same thing till i got on them and explained about the chemical thing well if you need to talk just email me ill talk thru answers email with you later
2006-08-13 02:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression is not your fault. Those "friends" don't sound like good friends. If you do feel depressed and it is affecting your relationships than please see a doctor. There are medications or treatments that can help. I know because I suffer from depression, and I was really hurting until I decided to see my doctor. Since I've been on anti-depressants (it took several weeks to really feel the effects) I've felt much better. I wish you the best. Take care, and keep smiling!
2006-08-13 02:28:17 · answer #3 · answered by JZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was depressed for a while and no meds seemed to help.
I had to make some significant life changes to feel better. I started getting out and being more active, quit my job, got closer to my family, and started finding the things that I enjoy doing.
2006-08-13 02:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by sshazzam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people who are depressed ususally don't know if it's their fault or not...therefore real friends shouldn't blame you! Real friends help cheer you up when you MOSTLY NEED IT!
I would perhaps ignore them for now and find friends I could trust on helping you in your situation.....
cheer up! :)
wear white and bright colors even if it doesn't suit you...watch funny movies..even if you're watching alone! Go to http://comics.com and sign up and get your favorite comic strips emailed to you! A little smile every day won't hurt.
If you truly are depressed and you know it...then that is one accomplishment because now you know that you need help. Don't worry be happy!
2006-08-13 02:34:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not your fault. Talk to a doctor about getting some medication. I did. It helped alot. In the mean time, check out liquid television. Try the "Snipe the Drunken Waldo"game. I got a good laugh out if it.
2006-08-13 02:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by metalize06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has something to do with the way you think but some things will just have a negative effect on you. it's not all your fault. i went through a lot of depression as a teen. now i'm in my early 20ies and i'm better.
2006-08-13 02:26:36 · answer #7 · answered by twifu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, let me say that I am not a psychologist.
Deppression is normal, but if it lasts to long or becomes a deep deppression, then you may want to see a counselor. Everyone gets deppressed at one time or another, it's nothing to be worried about.
On another note, it sounds to me like there may be something wrong with your friends.
2006-08-13 02:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How discouraging for your own friends to blame you. There are so many variables that play into depression. It is time to look for resources to assist and support you. Any combination of diet, exercise, medicines,, hypnosis, meditation,massage,stress releiving behaviors will help. Find qualified professionals to help you.
2006-08-13 02:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by yogangel7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's crap. If your depressed they should be trying to figure out how to help you. Not blaming you. If they were good friends they would want to make you feel happy
2006-08-13 02:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by saintswitchblade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋