2006-12-09 05:08:27 · 13 answers · asked by ••• 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Depends on your depression: If it is just something going on in your life or medical can vary with different results and methods:
Exercise and healthy eating can help
Meds prescribed for depression by a doc
Speaking to others about what is depressing you can help
If its about a certain thing going on in your life, avoid that situation if you can or do something that will not remind you of that situation.
2006-12-09 05:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by teddybear700655 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been clinically depressed all my life it seems. And i am fairly young. I have lived alone for three years too- I have no friends, but what i have found to be a miracle is this book called "intimate connections" by David Burns...It sounds funny but it changed my life- I have always gone out on my own and excelled in numerous hobbies and school etc. But I always felt alone and depressed regardless. I dont always advocate medicine, because its a doctors cheap way of saying "here spend your money and get out of my office" rather than listing all the things you really can do to change...I've had experience with this...Really- its life style changes that create the serotonin that you are lacking, not synthetic pills that may cause side effects- that is the easy way and is only emotionallydulling..Instead, Get out and be active! Try something new, eat some new foods, eat better, exercise, go out of your comfort zone and be exhillarated!( I reccomend snowboarding or biking through the city) Find a really great book that interests you on a topic of your choice- learn an instrument and distract yourself- or go to some local clubs to meet people) or even a help group.Spend more time withyourself (not necessiarly in selfpity but selfdiscovery) If you are still completely devastated- it may be the negative or analytical thoughts you have. Once you begin to change your patterns of inner dialog the whole world opens up to you and it is incredible- I promise! Keep working at it and it will come eventually!
2006-12-09 13:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never be "really happy" when you are depressed. But you can fake it. Find things to smile about, watch a funny movie, get some fresh air. Try not to isolate yourself, even though all you want to do is be left alone. Most of all try really hard to fight off those blues, don't ever give up looking for a solution. Friends, Family, Work, Play, Books, Therapy, Exercise ,Movies, My last choice would be Medication, but sometimes its all that can help. Hang in there, no one is happy all the time. Life is like a Storm, Your either going into one, or comming out of one, Just ride it out. Take care.
2006-12-09 13:17:42 · answer #3 · answered by sweetpea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can't! True depression is a mental illness. It can be temporary due to some terrible happening, or it can be the permanent sort that needs medication. But you CAN do something about each kind. Counseling helps, and also faith in God. Everything that happens in your life has a purpose. It makes you stronger if you survive it. What happened in the past is why you are where you are today. When God closes one door, He opens another. Look for your next door. If you can't get over it on your own, please go to a doctor and tell him/her the problem. You can be cured. God Bless.
2006-12-09 13:23:29 · answer #4 · answered by Wiser1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fake it till ya make it" Easier said than done, I know. Smile alot, go for a walk, take a shower, put on some nice clothes, maybe ask your Doctor for some antidepressants. If you cant or dont want to visit the Doctor, there are many herbals for depression. Damiana, ginkgo, kava, lemon balm,nutmeg, St. Johns Wort...just to name a few. Look into some of them. Also try to find out the source of your depression and get rid of it!
2006-12-09 13:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by Smiley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well actually when you are depressed, you have mood swings, your happy for a second then you have crying spells and what id suggest is to have a really well balanced schedule, maybe if its working out going out doing some sort of activity, join church youth group ect.. just whatever makes you stay busy, also having a really close friend helps alot, try opening up to some1, and get your emotions out, dont keep them in, I also took zoloft and that helped me out some. I hope that helps ya :)
2006-12-09 13:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by george p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to get out and do things you enjoy. Don't stay locked up in your room by yourself. That only makes depression worse. Go out with your friends, volunteer somewhere. If you're severely depressed you should go to your doctor. There is help, you have to ask for it. Don't let things get worse. Take care and God bless you.
2006-12-09 13:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by mamabear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very hard to be happy when you're depressed. It's even hard to fake it. You should see your doctor about getting some antidepressants, as well as getting some counseling. It may be hard to ask for both, as it was for me, but once you take that step, you should see a difference.
2006-12-09 13:24:01 · answer #8 · answered by postcardtrader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By my own experience, look for a doctor and get the right prescription for you. that alone will cheer you up. Life is very difficult sometimes, and you might not feel happy, but with the pills you will cope well.
2006-12-09 13:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy. Realize all the good things in your life. And be happy.
2006-12-09 13:17:35 · answer #10 · answered by bountyhunter101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋