I am pretty and have a great family but still get depressed all the time. Any ideas w/ out medicine?

Question

The dr. says I am pretty and young so I shouldnt need any medicine. Just cause I am pretty doesnt mean I can't be depressed. Any ideas on what I can do.

Answer 1

What is it that makes you feel depressed? If you know the reasons why you get this feeling, then you can sort out a way to handle the situation that you're into right now. There must be a sopecific reason why you get depressed, try to find out what and start from there. always remember that there is a solution to every problem and the only thing that you should do is to think possitive. Be more outgoing and friendly, try to relax more and have fun.

Answer 2

You need to talk to someone if you're not already. Counseling of some sort. I used to be medicated for depression and now I'm not. I used to go to couseling and now I don't. I'm much better now. For some reason with me the medicine made me worse. I tried many different kinds, but the point is it didn't work for me. It works for countless other people though. I already knew the techniques for dealing with depression because I had been in nursing school so when I went to counseling I felt like it didn't help me much either. I'm a Christian and that's the only thing that has helped. I don't want you to get the wrong idea though. I'm not your typical Christian. I actually have a very personal and secure relationship with Jesus Christ. I'm not into all the "religious" stuff. It's not about ceremonies for me or putting on a facade. It's the real deal. It may be just what you're looking for. It's the only thing for me though.

Answer 3

Pretty has nothing to do with how you feel. Your doctor sounds like a jerk, I've never heard of such silliness!! Plenty of exercise and a well balanced diet can help. Having a pet can help, provided you have the time to devote to one. Find something you're good at or like to do and then make time to do it, you'll benefit from having something to look forward too. And lastly, like someone else said, get a second opinion. If you are truly depressed and it's lasted longer than a little while, you may have a medical condition that does require medications. There are so many out there, they are bound to find one that works well for you. You'll wonder why you waited so long.

Answer 4

Find a new dr. or Therapist. Your doctor shouldn't tell you how you feel. Only You know how you feel. When looking for a therapist ask if they do Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I suffer from depression and don't like to take medicine for it. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at your thought processes and what triggers your emotions, analyzes it and helps you to redirect your thinking so that you don't feel so bad. It works wonders. If you don't want to get a therapist there are some great "self-help" books on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Try looking on Barnes and Noble.com Good Luck.

Answer 5

You are probably suffering from the lack of confidence in yourself caused by giving too much weight to what others think. People treat pretty girls a certain way. Often times, they are categorized, discriminated against, and belittled because of what they look like. Lots of people think one of two things 1-they think your life must be better, and they are jealous, and 2-they think that your looks are all you have, that they define you and you have no other redeeming qualities (because it is easier for them to deal with to think that). Many people form their opinions of you based on how they feel about themselves. It is not fair, but it happens. You need to stop defining yourself by your looks, even if no one else does. You need to get out there and improve your life. Make yourself more interesting and skilled. Master a craft or skill, develop a talent. No one can do this for you. You are in control of your life and how you feel about yourself. If you get good at things, your self esteem will automatically grow. and by focusing on others, and sharing your skill and generosity of spirit, you will project your self love. Being depressed is too self-absorbed and it's making everything all about you. It's not. Sure, some people think you do that, but prove them wrong. Give people what you want for yourself: Acceptance, recognition, tolerance, time and attention, compliments, appreciation, and validation. You don't need any medication, but talking to a counselor on a short term basis might help. An objective person will tell you what self-talk can do to you, and help you discover what ways you are hurting yourslf, and what ways you can help yourself. They can offer you a new way to look at things, and alternative coping skills. for example, what do you think you could be capable of, if you changed every "I can't" to an "I am not willing to"? What if you realized that 90% of the roadblock you are faced with, you put there yourself? And what if you could realize that problems and obstacles in life are merely opportunities in disguise? (Opportunities, or challenges, to learn something, improve something, or overcome something). And what if you could realize that mistakes are merely ways to learn what doesn't work, and do not detract from your quality as a person? (And also ways to colect wisdom). And what if you knew you were an intelligent, articulate, generous, kind, talented, and empathetic person who just happened to be good looking? Don't let society bully you into defining yourself by your looks. You have so many other redeeming qualities that will last a lifetime. You can let yourself enjoy being good looking for a few years, when you love yourself for all the other things that define who you are.

Answer 6

Try to live an accomplishment focused life.

Try the following: Strive for good grades, a fulfilling job, increased responsibility at that job, fulfilling after-school activities, community service, do-it-yourself upgrades of your home, etc. There is something for everyone to help them earn a sense of accomplishment. You should also exercise regularly and eat well - minimize the junk food and other sugars in your diet.

An accomplishment focused life should boost your self-esteem and self-worth and minimize depression.

If that doesn´t work, return to your Dr.

Answer 7

Being pritty has nothing to do with your depretion. Others may be pritty and others may not but we all have depretion some time in hour life time. You have to change some things in your life that dosent make you feel so good about your self i have been depressed at one time in my life from a broken heart from a ex girl friend and i was sadly depressed so i had to make a change in my life. You need to sit down a relly think about what is making you depressed and once you have found what has been making you depressed do somthing about it dont hold it inside you because it only makes it more bad for you to the point where you dont care about your self anymore and i dont want to see that hapen to you. Trust me I know what your going throuh and i just want to help you.

Answer 8

If the depression is situational, try to make certain changes. But, you've insinuated that this isn't the issue with you.

You could try these things:
Herbal/vitamin supplements: Melatonin at night helps improve your mood by improving your sleep, but check with your doctor first before trying Melatonin capsules. The Pineal gland naturally produces some levels of Melatonin when you're in a completely dark room at night when you sleep. 5-HTP is a natural mood enhancer that also helps with mood, anxiety and sleep.

As for Vitamins, try taking B Complex and Vitamin C daily.

Try to expose yourself to the natural rays of the sun more. This has been proven to increase serotonin, which has a direct effect on a person's mood.

Answer 9

I am kind of in the same boat you are. They say that going outside and getting fresh air and sun light for at least 15 a day everyday will help with depression. Also exericse helps. I try to walk a mile everyday that way i'm outside and working out and it does help me alot. yoga is also a good outlet.

Answer 10

This is an easy one, just take a tour of the nearest childrens hospital and see all the kids with cancer and fighting to make it to the next day, then you will stop being so negative and depressed when you have NOTHING to be sad for. DEPRESSION IS A STATE OF MIND!