2006-11-18 19:40:20 · 13 answers · asked by chris d 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i feel like im always down in the dumps, i never have fun anymore, just tryin to find a way to make me happy again.
2006-11-18 19:46:21 · update #1
Exercise and sex. They both release endorphins to make you happy. Go get 'em!
2006-11-18 19:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by Candi H 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, there is counselling with a well trained psychologist. About 6 weeks of cognitive behavioural therapy has been proven to be just as effective as medication but, without the nasty side effects or the rates of relapse when the therapy ends. Always leave medication as a last resort.
2006-11-18 19:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has your doctor prescribed you medication? Best to stick with your meds if so. You may try a few other things like exercise or counseling. Also develop a coping skill. For example, when I feel depressed, I crochet to keep my mind off things. Any kind of arts and crafts is very theraputic. Puzzles, games, anything to keep your hands as well as your mind. I hope that helps.
2006-11-18 22:39:07 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excersize, counseling. make yourself do activities--for example sign up for a art class or something. you may not want to (b/c the depression) but it will help. many depressed people will do things such as shop by trying to fill the void with tangible objects (clothes, shoes) but really you will feel better filling your time with "experiences" instead. also, you may want to try taking st. john's wort. it's an herbal supplement, a mood enhancer. it helps a lot of people, and you don't need a prescription for it either. surround yourself with good people. perception is reality.
2006-11-18 19:52:39 · answer #4 · answered by origchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to talk to my counselor at school. Sometimes, it does feel good to talk. Eventually, I knew that I had to get emotions out, otherwise I would have probably killed myself. So, I started writing a journal. And I took it everywhere I went. Every chance I got, I would right down evertthing. And it didn't matter how I wrote, because no one would see it except for me. Try it, it might work.
2006-11-18 19:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by Andigurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a close friend about the way that you feel.
Exercise.
Make yourself do things that you enjoy, even if you don't really feel that you have the energy. Participate in group activities.
2006-11-18 21:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever just tried talking to someone else? Maybe they feels the same way you do?
What are the things you like to do in life?
2006-11-18 20:23:08 · answer #7 · answered by Dwayne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a supplement. If you want the brand of the supplement which helped a friend's son's depression, you can write me at jade_flowershop@yahoo.com.
2006-11-19 03:07:15 · answer #8 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep good friends around all the time. Never be idle. Read good comics.
2006-11-18 22:49:05 · answer #9 · answered by Kadal Poonga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
walking and music. try holisticonline 4 tips. plus praying helps the soul.
2006-11-18 20:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋