how to come out of depression?

Answer 1

Exercise and accomplishing tasks seem to help me.
Start with little things if you need to, like get your laundry done and folded and put away, or clean up your house. Listen to music that makes you happy and dance around. Cook dinner from scratch. The more positive things you do, the more you can look back on your day with pride and feel that you didn't waste it.
Hope you get back on your (undepressed) feet soon!

Answer 2

What is required to come out of depression really depends on the underlying cause and how long the depression has been going on. It takes, at the very least, a change of perspective and attitude. If one is addicted to/abusing drugs or alcohol, it also takes quitting that just to get to thinking things through clearly. Counseling is good, and perhaps medication (since it can be a chemical imbalance and also can be something that runs in families), but one has to figure out the underlying cause first and work at resolving it in whatever way feels best inside, even if it means making peace with the past and finding forgiveness (for one's own peace of mind).

Answer 3

that's a tough and complex issue, and the answer is no less oc a challenge. First see your doc. If your depression has you with thoughts of hurting yourself, you need to share that with the doc right away!
Depression is most often a chemical imbalance in the brain. I have been dealing with depression for three plus years. I take medication each day, and with little side effects. The result being that I slowly began to feel like my old-self again.
I have been tempted to stop the meds, but my wife has been very supportive and reminds me that I only feel better because the meds are working.
Don't despair...there is meaningful help out there...see your doc.

Answer 4

Do you have goals in your life? Then you should either get some or work on accomplishing the ones you have. Most depression is because people feel out of control of their own life. Call it boredom, too much stress, whatever you want but its still no control. Take control. Go to church, find community functions, volunteer for meals on wheels, go back to school but learn to get up, get out, and have fun. Get counseling. But most, be the person you wish you could be.

People always try to attain heaven...they sometimes forget or don't realize, your in it. Its in the wind that blows a refreshing breeze on your skin after a hot day, its in the eyes of your parents when they look at you with love, its in the color of the trees in the fall, its in the sound of full out laughter, its in your children...learn to appreciate the fact that YOUR IN HEAVEN.

You may be poor, living without, too busy with work to spend time with your family, feeling down and wanting to know the point...but just take a look around you and realize the work will be there when you get back, you may be poor in money but rich in family and friends, and to help another person helps you and that's always a good point...

Answer 5

You, might need some family support.
What are some of the things you like to
do? Even if it is only just chatting on
the phone with a dear friend visit your
family or go to the park. Make
yourself a favorite meal. Go for a walk.
Put something you really enjoy in your
bedroom to inspire you to focus on
what makes you happy. It could be
a lovely photo or scene that makes
you smile and a quote that keeps you
motived in the day.

Answer 6

Sounds like you are ready to have some joy in your life. Think about the people who need your smiling face in their lives, the way you value them, and make them feel worthy. Forgive yourself this time of self-doubts and introspect. Now that you have noted all the negatives, make the list that states all the wonderful things you can share. Seek out the person who values your opinions. Do something kind for someone and allow yourself time to come out of the shadow. Each day is for you, and for thankfulness to the higher power who judged you worthy of being in this world. Resist the urge to curl up in a corner. Share the gifts you have been given with someone who needs you. Take more care with the decisions you make that influence your life. And if all else fails, talk to a professional who can guide you back to yourself.

Answer 7

I know this may sound corny, but I did it.
I began by finding a church I felt comfortable in.
After a while of prayer and counceling I felt the holy spirt come through when I was praying for the depression to leave. I have not been depressed or suicisal since.

Answer 8

there therapi u have to get help its not a bad thi nk but if u dont realise u are sick well ul get more messed up u have to go to therapy not those group things and then take medication or i heard something about taking the depresion gene and actually stoping all the simptoms of depression i got family members wich suffer from depression

Answer 9

the answers that I read were excellent - but do keep in mind that it has taken you some time ( maybe even years) to get to this point - so it will take you some time to start to really feel as though you are back on top of things again. You will continue to have ** OFF** days along the way - but the frequency & number of them will start to decline.
take each day as it comes & dont get yourself upset about the down days
KEEP SMILING

Answer 10

If there are things you enjoy in life surround yourself with that Iagree with another person on here Exercise is great for you. When you start feeling down think of people that have it worse than you & maybe even try helping them cause right now you need to feel like you are in life for a reason. Think postive about yourself & see that you have people that love you & they want you to love yourself as they do.