I've tried keeping busy,going the gym,eating healthy,but nothing works,i'm still trapped with deep unhappiness. Also,i dont want to go on meds,i dont believe in them and dont want to get addicted to them for rest of my life.
2006-09-26 04:53:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You may not be able to "pull yourself out" of depression. You've been doing all the right things and you're still having problems, so your next step is to see a psychologist or therapist. You may not need medication -- your depression could be linked to something that happened in your past that you don't even think about and don't even realize is causing your depression. A psychologist or therapist can help you find the reasons for your depression and can help you deal with those issues. Don't continue to live with your unhappiness. Get help.
2006-09-26 04:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all the medications are not addicting anymore, at least most of them. If you sought counseling they could prescribe something non-addictive. There is nothing wrong with talking to a professional about your problems or worries or whatever it is. I truly feel for you because I know how hard it is on a person. I was once suicidal due to depression. I am out of it now but it took some major changes in my life along with counseling and meds. Also there are natural herbal anti-depression, mood elevating things on the market that you can get over the counter. Try that first and see what happens. Anything natural will not be addicting and they can help. I feel for you and wish you the best of luck.
2006-09-26 05:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by Maggie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything you are doing is not working, I think you need professional help. This is not to be taken lightly. It has put my hubby in the hospital twice.
I've never tried it, but a gal I work with swears by doing meditation and the Master Cleanse. There's information about it all over the internet. If you aren't willing to try meds, it might be worth a try.
By the way, anti-depressants are non habit forming. You would only need them until the depression goes.
2006-09-26 04:56:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kimmy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First its good to hear you can get out and excersice etc.I took meds and im off them now but it got me out of a bad depression I also go to therapy and I have an awesome therapist so I look forward to seeing her.meds are ok for a short run to get you over a hump,but if you really dont want to I suggest trying accupuncture.Its amazing I know it looks painful but its not.also try a health food store for some good vitamins,or try St. Johns wart and kava kava for anxiety,also try eating a piece of fruit at night the natural sugar may make you feel better in the morning.Hang in there girl it will be ok.
2006-09-26 05:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by maryann c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the adaptation depressed- you're withdrawen an each so often domt prefer to be close to human beings an only left on my own, you nonetheless locate excitement in issues which you do on your existence, you sense unhappy an do not prefer to loaf around with buddies as lots, you won't consume as lots or you may consume greater to handle the melancholy, you may sense that issues are hopeless an womt get greater advantageous ect. suicide- you have not have been given any excitement in something anymore even issues which you enjoyed to do earlier an have been given excited approximately, you sense valueless an think of approximately giving up, the thoughts of giving up grow to be greater intrusive, you won't have the means to sleep, you have planned mulitple strategies of killing your self, you think of that no be counted what your existence is hopeless, that the only thank you to make it greater advantageous may well be to easily end all of it which woiuld be with the help of commiting suicide melancholy can unquestionably lead into being suicidal..in case you have experianced thoughts of melancholy for greater then 6 months then you extremely could seek for occupation al help. everybody gets depressed an has there falls it sluggish in thier existence yet whilst your melancholy lasts for a protracted time seek for help. there are strategies around the stumbling blocks which you face. no person can take thier own existence you may bypass out an have relaxing consisting of your friends ect..locate issues which you like to. additionally detect a expert which you would be able to confer with..they gained't choose you an each thing you tell them they are in a position to't tell your mom and dad..till your harming your self or others..have relaxing
2016-10-01 09:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by alisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you antidepressants are not addictive. Sometimes everyone needs a little help now and again. There's no same in admitting that your coping skills have taken a leave of absence. Just go the M.D. and tell him so, he'll help ya out. It's just a bump in the road.
2006-09-26 05:33:44 · answer #6 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natalie, it is so hard to pull yourself out of depression without help. You should try to see a specialist they can help you determine the root of your unhappiness and that discovery alone can help you come out of your depression without drugs. I was depressed and I didn't know why. I went to a therapy session and I found out that the root of my unhappiness was due to unresolved grief of my brother's death. I had no idea but it came out through therapy and with help I was able to get a hold on my life again with out drugs. The best of luck to you and God Bless!!!
2006-09-26 04:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by NICOLE J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have already tried all of the above. You may have a chemical in balance that requires medicine to alleviate. You should check with a doctor. You should not just continue to suffer that must be horrible. Good luck
2006-09-26 05:02:38 · answer #8 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yuo are doing great in not going for meds, but be happy depends on many things, we are all mostly difference, i get hapines of my proffesional achivements, others on friendship of love, you just have to keep trying in find what makes you happy and dont give up.
2006-09-26 04:59:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop being sadist,stop garlanding ur depression
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2006-09-26 05:25:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋