Is there a natural way to get rid of depression?

Question

I dont wanna become dependant on a pill, I need something that works in a natural way. I feel like just taking my life. Im so very depressed and sad. Everytime i blink there's tears wanting to come out but i don't want to cry... theres more bad things in my life than good. Like My marriage is a failure i know now for sure.. what to do?>?

thanks for all ur answerns, concerns and support.

Answer 1

I think you're like me,'cause I'm also in that stage of life.

I might not have tears running down my face the whole time 'cause I have alot of self-decipline and such. I don't like crying. It makes me think I'm weak and useless.

The other day I was under my desk crying my eyes out. Not because my step dad hit me with the fly swatter. It didn't even hurt one bit...It's just like I felt all the anger rush into me at once and just made me cry constantly because of so much hate directed towards me. Then my mother said it was me, and then he appologized,but I didn't listen and kept crying.

But anyways, to answer your question...

If you LIKE being depressed, like me, you can stay the way you are, don't take any pills, DO NOT go to the psychiatrist.

Most kids don't like talking to their parent's,right? So take the CLOSEST friend you have, real life or internet, and confess. Sometimes, like me, I can't tell everything 'cause there's no way to explain it.

I have split personalities {alot not just 2. ._.; } depression, Angst, mood swings, pyromaniac, mental pains, suicidal, I love blood, I love anything that can kill people. There's alot more to that list,too.

If you DON'T LIKE being depressed and you want that natural way to help yourself...

1. Stay outside alot. I hear sunlight helps you be happy.

2. Be around a group of people who are happy. It influences you to be happy as well.

3. Keep your mind from stranding off to negative thoughts. Though that can be hard sometimes, watch t.v.! n.n

4. Spend time with family,pets, or friends.

5. Take a shower. =3 It's relaxing.

6. Pace around your house. When your depressed, you have alot of fatigue and you're really lazy. So you have alot of energy to burn.

7. Uhm.. Drink some caffine? I don't know. o_o;

I ran out of ideas! I'll post more if I think of some. xD M'kay.... I might be on my way know. o.o

Message meh sometime? I can be a great person to talk to about this,since depressed people want to be around people who really understand what they are going through.

Answer 2

Are you getting any sunshine? Also, they say (according to your question) LESS prevalent - not absent, from people who exercised. I think 2 months is a very reasonable time to have tried to feel better. In fact, I commend you for really making an effort! So now that you've tried this approach, I highly suggest you go to your doctor, and perhaps see a therapist. You may have depression which is not due to a particular situation, but due to the chemicals in your brain not being quite right. Is there any other family member with a history of depression? Some people require medication to help adjust their brain's chemicals. It's not a personal weakness but a true medical condition.

Answer 3

Depression can be very serious. If you have thoughts of suicide, you really need to see a doctor. Don't be afraid to take anti-depressants. Its nothing to be ashamed of... nothing to be blamed for. Its simply because your body does not produce enough serotonin or perhaps a problem with your receptors. Any way you look at it, the chemicals in the brain are out of balance. Its not your fault. There are some natural remedies but they are mild. 1. Get enough sunshine. Some people suffer from seasonal disorder during the winter because there is not enough sunshine. 2. Find 5-HTP in your health food store. Take 50 mg 2 times per day and take 100 mg at night before sleeping. 100 mg will make you drowsy. 3. Find St. Johns Wart in any supermarket. Take it 3 times daily. 4. Stay away from sugary foods and beverages. Good Luck to you!

Answer 4

Oh honey I feel for you. I wish I could bring some sonshine into your life. It's so hard when you know a marriage is over.I too know what heartache this brings. If divorce is on your plate that to brings sadness. Take heart I left a horrible man that I stayed with for 25 years because he said no one else would have me. I got my nursing degree and within 7 years I met the greatest man ever made and am now in a loving marriage. I think there are good things in store for you. God has a plan for you. Don't cry lovie it's so very hard to move on but there is sunshine in the future. Learn to love yourself. Perhaps if you get out of this marriage you will no longer be depressed. I am here for you....

Answer 5

Don't be afraid of meds. They can help you feel a little better so that you can tolerate and deal with your life. You definetly need to be in counseling.
St. John's Wart doesn't work. Been there done that. The only herb that worked for me was: 'Nutri-Calm' by Nature's Sunshine. I took it for 9 months after my dad died....it works by 'putting back' the chemicals in your brain that are depleted by anxiety, stress, etc. However, they didn't work forever and I did have to get on a prescription medication. That did work. You get to the point where you realize you can't do it alone....and going to 'that place' in your own head is scary enough within itself.
I have been on meds. several different times in my life to help me cope with situations....the longest time period was 11 months. I didn't get dependent, nor did I become depressed again once the meds. were stopped.
Keep in mind that the goal of psychotropics is to help your brain 'rebalance' the chemicals that have been out of balance which caused the depression in the first place. The unbalancing came from dealing with the stress and anxiety of your life. Once you get back to a normal brain chemistry, you can rebuild your coping skills and positive thinking abilities so that you can handle your situations better. When your as depressed as you are, it's nearly impossible to be able to resolve situations.
You need to admit you need help, seek it out, and embrace it. There's no shame in medication and there's no shame in therapy. The only shame is thinking about how horrible you feel and the time you're wasting in this state. You have options and choices toward healing.
I'll say a prayer for you.

Answer 6

Yes there is a natural herb called "St. John's Wort" and you can buy it cheap anywhere that sells vitamins. There are others ask a pharmacist to help you. But I found the greatest help of all when I turned to my Faith for answers. If you attend church speak with your Pastor if not many churches offer free counciling. I'm allergic to anti-depressants so I had to seek a higher authority and it worked. Jesus will never leave you and you can find peace of mind through Him...try.

Answer 7

first, it has been clinically proven that st. johns wort is as effective as a placebo, so don't waste your $$ there.

second, it sounds like you're at a bad time in your life. unless you have been depressed for most of your life, even outside of bad times, chances are you'll bounce back once you're out of the trouble.

look at the big picture; so your marriage is a failure: 50% of marriages in america end in divorce. you've got a lot of people in the same boat, so take solace with one of them in a support group or with another divorced friend. once you get a little distance with time, you'll see that going solo is the best thing you've done for yourself in a long, long time. i promise. same thing happened to me. change and freedom are truly lovely pick-me-ups!

set your sights on the positive time to come. make plans on what you'll do after a divorce. i had fun looking at new places to live and thinking about how i could decorate however i wanted because i was the boss! i could eat cereal every night for dinner and watch whatever i wanted on tv whenever i wanted. i actually kind of miss those days.

also, think about giving meds a chance on a short term basis. your doctor can tell you which are addicting (i don't know that any are; but i'm not a doc). you can use them to get through the tough times and discontinue taking them when things start looking better. i know many people who have gone this route and say it really helped.

last, but not least, go ahead and cry. bawl your head off for a couple of hours. let the ridiculous thoughts run rampant and sob your eyes out. and just when you think you're done crying, keep going; force yourself to cry even more. it can be quite liberating, and, sometimes, you'll find that you've cried it all out and you're done with it. holding it is is like holding in a fart; you know it's gotta come out. if you hold it in it can be painful, but when you squeeze out as much as you can, you always feel better.

remember, you're in charge!

Answer 8

1. St. Johns Wart natural vitamin 2. Exercise 3. Socialize 4. Get a hobby.

Answer 9

You could try a combination of disciplined and strenous exercise (you have to work up a sweat, you have to get your hearbeat up), good nutrition, proper and sufficient sleep (about eight hours, no less than seven), and faith and prayer.

Consider taking up yoga.

St. John's Wort, coffee, chocolate, and bananas are all good and proven remedies for melancholia. Be sure to consult doctors to let them monitor your progress.

Work out your issues. Marriage counselling may not be too late. If you are already divorced or separated, then seek counselling anyway for yourself. Never give in to despair. You have to have the courage to be.

Answer 10

First, if you are not in therapy you need to be.
If you absolutely refuse to take "meds" (St. Johns Wort is supposed to help, son't know if that's beyond what you want to do), spend any sitting time at home under a sun lamp and make sure you exercise. Good luck to you!