Depression.. help.. please..?

Question

Is there anything I can do at home without a pshycologist to help my stress and depression? Many things have gone wrong in my life lately.. many things are still going wrong. I'm just wondering if theres a way to stop the whole breaking down crying unexpectedly, without going to a pshycologist. Please help. Thanks.

I'm almost 16.. if that helps.. but I have problems that no one of any age should have.

I cant really say why..but my brother had a drug problem,hes out of it now but it was to the point where every night I would cry myself to sleep because I didnt know if he was alive sleeping in a bed or dead in a dumpster.He lived in a different provence and yeah..also my father hasnt talked to me in 5 months he lives in cali with his now wife whom of which he cheated on my mother with for a year before hand.and got married without telling anyone except for my sister and my brother(who has been sober since last october!:) ) and I was in love with this guy,whos one of my best friends,but hes a minipulator so he was separating me from my friends and family and it got to the point where my friends stopped inviting me places cuz I was no fun anymore,and my cousin helped me out of it..but now I'm stuck back in again.And my best friend of four years has all of a sudden decided that she hates me,and Im constantly fighting with my mother because she doesnt get that I have other problem

Oh yeah and my friend that I loved.. he doesn't know hes minipulating.. he doesn't understand.

Oh yeah and my best friend that has decided she hates me knows all this stuff about me that no one else knows... and I told her about my brother and then like three weeks later she ditched me.

Oh yeah I take prevacid for ulcers

Answer 1

Definitely find someone to confide in, but don't start Psychiatric medicine. I have been working in a Psychiatric Unit in a large Hospital for quite some time, and it always seems that those who are so young who start on medications never get off of them. You see the bad experiences in life that we go through is what teaches us, makes us stronger to survive in this world we live in. Many people get on these medications and do well at first, but then try to stop the medicine only to get worse. Before you know it you are now on two or three different medications and life functioning becomes just existing.. The only way I would uphold Psych drugs if for the elderly who suffer from Dementia and many other disorders, but to be so young and start on medication is just like drinking. You numb the problems, but you never really learn how to handle them. I also had a very bad young life with being abused both sexually and mentally, but yet today holding in there talking to friends and depending on the man upstairs. I have pulled through and I am very happy in all areas of my life; so just be determined that you will make it, and you will I promise you....!!!!!

Answer 2

Well, that would depend on whats causing you to be stressed out. You are way too young to be stressed out to the same extent as an adult with a job, family and children.
So first, understand whats casing you to be stressed out..evaluate that stress you have - then work on eliminating what you can one by one.
Perhaps medication could prove to work very well for you if you give it a chance.
Maybe try getting involved in more things that you enjoy and don't let other people ruin it for you.
Perhaps some new friends.. could help.
Focus more on your school work and make the best grades you can. That will really take your mind off petty things that might be stressing you out.

Answer 3

My depression seems to get under contrl when I label the cause.
i.e. girl friend turned me down. Find another. The hunt for another moves the depression.
Stress, I get blood pressure medication from a doctor; adentify the cause and deal with the relief. This world is not an easy one in which to grow into. Need to find a way to move and deal. Change, Change. Change the cause of the stress.
i.e. Traffic on the way to work. I leave one hour later and there is almost no traffic. So I stay one hour later on the job.

Answer 4

I have been there and still am!! At your age, I too had a lot of problems going on at home, school, boyfriend, to work or not work, or how to get there, and on and on. My uncle told me to listen to good old rock n roll music!! I lost myself in music which would help. My grandma told me not to be nervous like she is, like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs!! Well, grandma should be seeing me now and I am!! (I did have to get some meds to help calm me down, but not till I was older!!) Too much anxiety can cause other health problems for you too!! I let everything bother me, including other peoples problems. Try to find something that will help get rid of some of your stress!! DANCE, SING, JOG, RUN!!! Whatever it takes. If this is a cry out for help because you feel you need it, then you are probably right. Find someone to talk to that you can feel comfortable with. Find someone that will LISTEN to YOU!! Good Luck, and I pray things will get better.

Answer 5

I've been in you're position and looking back I wish I had, had someone to talk to. You get a different perspective and new ideas about your problem from someone who is objective. I think it's a good idea because I finally did go to a psychologist and got a lot of good help. You can also go to a counselor who is a social worker to get the same results. I also suggest not talking to your friends expecting good or fresh advice because they are to close to the situation to be objective.

Answer 6

You really seem as if you are under a lot os stress. That sounds like it is pretty difficult for you. There are several things you can do at home to help your stress and your depression (provided they are not too severe) seek professional help
Deep breathing...helps relax you, Yoga, soothing music, prayer
exercise, dancing, singing, bubble bathes, long walks, taking up a hobby.

Ifyou are affilitated with a church, talk with you pastor. There are groups likeGROW or EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS, or DEPRESSIVE/MANIC DEPRESSIVE GROUP that are not run by professionals. They are groups where people can come and talk about what is bothering them and find support .
Good luck

Answer 7

I know exactly what you're talking about, I was in pretty much the same situation when I was your age. I never went to a psychologist, but what helped me most was just confiding in my closest friends. Sometimes just being able to talk about what's happening makes it a little easier to deal with. Also praying and keeping a close relationship with God also helped me a lot, so maybe you could do that as well.

Answer 8

Serotonin levels in your brain increase your level of happiness. This may sound stupid, but by working out, you release Serotonin naturally which will help with the depression.

I seriously suggest at least talking to a non-bias person to be able to release some of your issues though. Depression is a serious illness, and if not treated properly can result in serious reprocussions.

Good Luck

Answer 9

Try to keep yourself from thinking of the bad things that have happened. Thoughts of those will deepen depression if you're not ready to face them head on. Spend time and thought on things that cheer you up. Being with friends that love and care for you is a great way to feel good.

Answer 10

The first step would be talking to your parent or guardian about changing your life situation and making it more positive.

Your reaction to negatives in your life may be what is causing you depression.

SSRI's (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors) are drugs that cause you to be less depressed.

Fortunately there are herbs that accomplish the same thing -- St. John's Wort, for example.