I am depressed how do I get out of it? I am on meds they dont do anything to help? I dont wanna do anything?

Answer 1

Looking for an external fix is your first problem. Medication can sometimes help, but you actually have more control then you are willing to admit to. External fixes are crutches that you lean on, so you don't really have to make the effort yourself.
Exercise is one way to help your body heal itself. It stimulates the production of all sorts of feel-good chemicals, it promotes self-esteem, adn it makes your body healthier and you have more energy.
Regulating or modifying your diet is similar, as it promotes more feel-good chemicals.
A change in perspective helps, too. It is similar to self-esteem, which you cannot get from anyone else. You have to build yourself up from the inside out. The effort you make it what grows your self-esteem.
WHen you think about it, we all do the best we can with what we know, and the more we know, the better we do. When we learn about and make an effort to try alternative perspectives, we do better.
Think about this. If every "I can't" were replaced with "I am not willing to" you would be forced to accept that you were in total control, and that it was up to your willingness to do.
If you are not willing to do anything (except for make excuses for yourself) then don't expect anything to happen. For example, and obese person can sit there and wish they were thin, but they won't get thin unless they make effort to change the lifestyle that made them obese.
If you are depressed and unmotivated, you must make an effort to change the thought process that got you that way. you don't need meds or an external fix. You just need to accept alternative perspectives. You need to take responsibility for yourself, bucause if you don't, no one else will.
Try focusing on other people for a while. Quit worrying about your own pain, discomfort, your needs, your anxiety, you you you. Try to notice other people, what they go through, what they think, and their effort to be noticed by others. No one cares about your pain any more that you care about theirs. But when you give to others what you want for yourself, it fulfills you.
When you notice other people, compliment them and ask them questions, you are showing them attention, recognition, and interest. We all want that, and it will fulfill you because you have just made someone's day. Make that your goal.
Make your focus all about other people, rather than yourself. It is healthy and you will feel more valued by others. Even if you do not have one good thought about someone else, they are a person, too, and they made an effort to stand out or be noticed, so make a positive observation about that. For example, if they have no fashion sense, and you cannot think of a nice thing to say about their outfit, you could realize that they did put effort into their style, and tell them that. Or you could just take the high road and pretend to be impressed, for thier sake.
You are simple addicted to making everything all about yourself. It shields you from taking responsibility and making effort. You just need to stop that and you will be fine.
Make a committment to do three things, and do them. You will feel a sense of accomplishment, and motivation to do more. Make it your goal to make someone's day (every day) jus by noticing them and showing interest in them. You will feel good inside when you do this.
You will start to realize how empowered you feel when you do anything you set out to do, and you will feel more alive and worthy.
You can do volunteer work, master a skill or sport, learn a new one, or exercise aas a way to begin your road to recovery. You have all the power you need to do this, you just have to figure that out. You will be fine, I know you can do this.
Take care!

Answer 2

I suffered from depression for 15 years as well as severe anxiety disorder. After years of meds and seeing no results, I discovered 5HTP. It's a 100% natural. It is an aminoacid that helps the body produce more seratonin which is very low in people with depression. I can tell you it changed my life. I took 3 bottles (3 months ) and no longer take it. I haven't been depressed sinse and believe that it was 5HTP that saved me. Excercise is REALLY important aswell, do your best to move around, even if its just walking around the block or buying a good aerobic or yoga video... good luck

Answer 3

A therapist should always come before meds. Get help professionally. Meds are not miracle drugs, but if taken correctly antidepressants will help. Yours might have to be changed to another type med. Let them get in your system. Try to become as active as possible, even though that is very hard to do when depressed. Get in some type of support group, REACH OUT> Talk to your family and friends, NEVER ISOLATE!!!!!Depression is a growing problem in the United states, and probably other places as well, but there is help. I am in your shoes. I am telling you things that I should be doing, but it is very hard. Please try to get help and lead a meaningful and HAPPY life. I WISH YOU WELL!!!!!!!

Answer 4

Exercise is a great way to relieve stress and help people feel better!!!!!

You kind of have to find out what is anything is causing you to be depressed. If there are not any major problems in your life then using medication, as prescribed by a doctor, and eating well, and exercising should really help.

Good luck.

Answer 5

how long have you been on them. It takes 4-6 weeks for them to reach peak levels in your brain..If it's been a while, talk to your Doc they probably need to change the dosage or switch to a new med

Answer 6

talk to your doctor about the meds and see if he can put u on something else i kno some people who are taking effecor (spelt wrong) but they all are doing really really well

Answer 7

you proballay need t switch medicines or cut back and take agroup class thats what i had to do i was taking lexapro and i had to cut back have you tried paxil that worked the best for me and all

Answer 8

This might be helpful
http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/