I have been depressed all my life, and lately I have been feeling a great sadness with my life. I have been so unhappy and I cannot seem to snap out of it. I read online that going to see a therapist will help, for all of you out there that have been extremely depressed what did you do to help yourself? Those of you who have seen a therapist is it a good idea? I just want to be happy and not feel like I am worthless and should give up on everything. Only helpful advice need apply please.
2006-10-29 11:42:00 · 8 answers · asked by Tiffany 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Tiffany I'm sorry you are depressed. I am too becasue my daughter would have beenn a year old today. Yes seeing a therapist helps, talking about it helps, a hobby helps, going to church helps, exercising help get those endorphins going that is a natural antidepressant and eating a healthy diet helps. There are so many ways to help yourself. Reading inspirational books, writting what you are feeling, and paining. you need to find a release to help you rid off it. First step is admitting you have a problem and seeking help is the next. to start I would see a therapist then try to find what ever helps you best. please remember you are not alone everyone has gone through this some point in their life just hang in and keep your faith. I believe in you. I'm over coming my depression just sitting here giving you advise.
2006-10-29 12:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you should seek therapy. you may have a chemical imbalance that's causing these feelings. a therapist will refer you to a psychiatrist who will prescribe anti depressants for you. but you still need to see the therapist so that she/he can help you figure out 1)how to handle these feelings in a productive way and 2)where these feeling are stemming from.
even if something traumatic has happened to you recently a therapist will still be able to help you get thru it.
also, just know that the first therapist you go to might not be the one you want to stick with. so be prepared to go to another if you're not feeling the first one. if you do switch therapists you will have to start over with your "story" again, but if the new therapist is better it will be worth going over it again.
i hope this helps. whatever you do you should seek help. if not from a professional then a friend or family member. if not any of those then try a depression hot line (1-800-273-TALK) you can talk to them about what you're feeling and they can give you advice and tell you where to start if you decide on therapy
just know that this will pass.
2006-10-29 12:00:32 · answer #2 · answered by kismet 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have dealt with depression on and off most of my life. I have been to many different therapists, and many times they have helped save my life. Also, there are some pretty great medications out there to help. Its great that you are interested in getting some help, and if and when you do get the help, your life, i am sure, will change drastically. Keep in mind though that once you get help and start feeling better, DO NOT stop taking medications or seeing a therapist until they say they feel it is safe to do so. You may be feeling alot better, but stopping all treatment could backfire in your face like it did to me. Good luck and i hope i have helped you some.
2006-10-29 12:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by bobbie21brady 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there's lots of good advice in the answers you've gotten so far... therapy can be a great help ... my suggestion is to find someone who will help you use your strengths to overcome your sad feelings... meds scare the daylights out of me - they alter your brain chemistry and can mess with your physical health in ways that can't be fixed... might not happen to you, of course, but if you are fighting your way thru a life long depression you don't want to come thru on the other side with a body that can't hold up... if you do decide to take meds, please please read everything you can about the side effects and doses... the more you know the better you can help the doc help you... I would also suggest checking out the site below... I was diagnosed with chronic depression @ 7 and found that site and WRAP at 47... I have a life now - some parts of it still stink but on the whole, I am very ok and can handle life on life's terms... do a search on mental health*recovery and you will find a treasure of help from others who have been in your shoes...
may your Higher Power protect you on your journey... you CAN get better... and better... and better....
2006-10-29 12:32:28 · answer #4 · answered by dornalune 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Tiffany,
I just wanted to let you know that you can helped in your situation. I have been in your shoes many times and I never went to see a therapist or anything because I was determined to help myself first...before I let anyone else.
I have learned that all I needed to do was build my self-esteem level and my self confidence level, up to where they belonged...since I was feeling so depressed I let those levels drop to almost nothing.
I'n order to build everything back up again, I began to concentrate on things that I liked and that I enjoyed doing, like:
I tried to look my best everyday (even if I was staying at home all day to do nothing)
I started to read books that I enjoyed and read them at my own pace.
I went shopping one day out of the week to buy myself a small gift (I told myself that I was worth something, even if it was something small)
Then eventually I began to concentrate on myself, instead of on the people around me (although, I never stopped caring about other people...I just started caring more about myself)
Anyway, I hope some of my ideas help you and I'm sure that you will have a few ideas of your own too.
Good Luck to you!
2006-10-29 12:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by angelbeliever114 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you need to be aware of what you presented in your question...You apparently spend a lot of thought time on yourself..Is a big mistake as you will always find negatives accompanying those thoughts.. if it were not so, you would not have created such an opinion of yourself. You need to find something to do that allows you to extend yourself to others, rather than being exclusive to and for yourself. You will find happiness when seeing others smile as a result of your efforts.
2006-10-29 14:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes seeing a therapist is a good idea they put me on meds and im doing good talking to her helps alot
2006-10-29 16:09:34 · answer #7 · answered by ace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should talk to someone maybe even get some meds
2006-10-29 11:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by wookie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋