i dwell on things alot and it mkaes me depressed. i take medicine for depression but it doesnt seem to help much anymore. what can i do?
2006-10-02 11:21:32 · 9 answers · asked by Daisy 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Read some useful tips on this site on how to deal with depression
2006-10-02 11:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by cute chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had depression por 2-3 years. It started when I was 22, but I still don't know why.
I started seeing psychiatrists and nothing worked. They prescribed tons of different druegs, you name it I took it.
Nothing worked. I lost memories from that time and drugs really affected me. I gained weight, I didn't feel anything....they made me numb.
I started seeing a psychologist, and been in therapy por 3 years now. I stopped taking medication and immediately started feeling better. It took three years, as I said and a lot of work. But I have never missed an appointment with my psychologist and I really thank God I found this option.
I am going to stop seeing her (or any therapist) now because I'm moving out of my city. I want to try out living without therapy.
I cannot say drugs for depression are bad, but I really hated the experience.
Hope this helps.
And excuse any grammar or spelling errores. Einglish is not my mother tonge.
2006-10-02 18:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by hollygirl23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise is great for relieving depression. It can be something as simple as going for a walk or riding your bike. Or, you can join a gym, take dance classes, or train for a local marathon. Almost every town or city has a walk or run for some cause or another.
Also try and do something for others. If you don't have a large socal circle or family, try volunteering in the community or at church.
Set some goals for yourself and develop a plan to work toward them. Then immediately take some first steps.
Listen to a funny CD or TV show or watch a funny movie. A good laugh is very therapeutic.
2006-10-02 18:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your doctor and tell her/him that your medicine is not working. you may need different medication or something stronger. also it may be helpful to see a physiologist on a regular basis and talk things out and try to find ways to reduce your stress sometimes reading is a big help also! You can find lots of books in the library to help you!
2006-10-02 18:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say unprofessionally speaking ofcourse give yourself a tinme limit if u still feel depressed time to seek another doctor for better meds good luck
2006-10-02 18:30:17 · answer #5 · answered by dovesofpeace56 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been like this lately too, but it's mostly because of stress. I usually go to a therapist just to talk to someone. He gives me advice, and listens to me. Maybe you should start talking to someone also. This might help you a lot. It relieves a lot of stress.
2006-10-02 18:29:25 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to the Dr. sometimes it takes different meds to find the right one for you are you seeing a regular Dr. or a psychiatrist?
you need to see someone who can diagnose the right problem it can save you several trips and money to go to the right one Good Luck
2006-10-02 18:25:07 · answer #7 · answered by seminoleswty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join some Yoga/Meditation program and it will help for sure.If you cannot do do some simple deep breathing exercises it will relieve your tension.
2006-10-02 18:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by astroquery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to someone...find some good people that will help u out. tell your dr that your meds arent doing it for you, maybe they can change it.
2006-10-02 18:24:29 · answer #9 · answered by CHEEKY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋