How can I deal with my depression?

Question

Ever since I started school I've been slowly withdrawing myself and diving into things to distract me. I went home early from my homecoming game crying. The last few months I've cried more than I ever have EVER. I'm usaully a happy upbeat smiley person, but all of that is lost. I can't sleep. I eat so much food and then work out twice as much. Everything seems to be going wrong. In class I think about whats wrong with me why am I so withdrawn? I want my old life back. And I don't know how. Please help.

Answer 1

there may be something missing in your life... try being closer with your family, your friends, try getting some help maybe, but whatever you do, do not start getting into bad habits with alcohol and drugs.

those 2 plus depression make a deadly combination.

also, there may be something in the back of your mind that is repressed... try figuring out what it is and making it right... maybe you and a friend had a fight and arent speaking, etc stuff like that

Answer 2

Ya know, it seems you are in the midst of a growin' spell. It's a stage of life for people happy and depressed. How you recover from this, the temporary state of depression, is how you will deal with real world problems yet to come.

In my humble opinion, I think you are smart sounding and aware of your feelings. Great, most people are now aware of anything that has to do with feelings. So, I suggest you take the awareness of "your depression", take the awareness of "your distractions" and your knowledge that you are usually a "happy upbeat smiley" person and make some minor adjustments.

That means acknowledge the facts of your state of mind. Acceptance is your key. Use the smarts you have already, make the distractions more of a positive thing instead of a toxic thing, and watch what you eat. Food is a major part of your emotional state. You have heard "you are what you eat", right?

Last, snap out of it for your own good. If you find you are unable to make progress, talk it over with a school councilor or your family if possible. But, you are on the right track, asking questions is the right way to find answers not built into your own system.

Good luck.

Answer 3

It might comfort you to know that you are not alone. I suffer from the same symptoms as you do. I'll have a great workout, then down a box of pastries. Followed by guilt and remorse. I withdraw from people and isolate myself. I miss the person I used to be. I'm trying to find that guy. I have a good psychiatrist I can talk to and he's experimented with a few different meds which may or may not be helping. The feedback I get is that I seem to be doing a little better on the medications. Anyway, good luck. Just don't give up.

Answer 4

A variety of alternative medicines have proven to be helpful in treating depression. A recent report from Great Britain emphasized that more physicians should encourage alternative treatments such as behavioral and self-help programs, supervised exercise programs, and watchful waiting before subscribing antidepressant medications for mild depression. Chocolate, coffee, sugar, and alcohol can negatively affect mood and should be avoided. Essential fatty acids may reduce depression and boost mood. Expressing thoughts and feelings in a journal is therapeutic. Aromatherapy, particularly citrus fragrance, has had a positive effect on depression. Psychotherapy or counseling is an integral component of treatment because it can find and treat the cause of the depression.
There is some evidence that acupuncture is a helpful treatment for depression too. One study found that patients who received acupuncture specific for depression were significantly less depressed than control patients who had either nonspecific acupuncture or no treatment.
St. John's wort is the most widely used. Many studies on the effectiveness of St. John's wort have been performed. One review of the studies determined that St. John's wort is superior to placebo and comparable to conventional antidepressants.

Answer 5

I'm not sure how old you are. If you're in highschool this tends to be normal among people your age. I went through. My bestfriend went through it and now her sister is going through it. I keep a journal. I talk to my friends. I would recommend talking to your parents about it if you're the age I think you are. If you're not in highschool and are taking care of yourself I would recommend looking up therapists that you can afford. They do exist. Or you can make an appointment with a doctor (find out what kind) and they can run tests and see if you have a disorder. That's what I would do. Having a therapist doesn't make you crazy or pathetic. Majority of people who can afford them have one even though they don't admit it. I had 3 or 4 when I was growing up.

Answer 6

Listen, some people have feelings like you are feeling and they are mentally challenged. that doesn't mean they're physcho or crazy; there is one thing where your brain slows down so you get deppressed and then speeds up so other things happen. you should see a doctor; this might seem terrifying, and you might not want to know if you do have a mental problem, but really, it's nothing. other people around the world live perfectly normally with these problems. just try it, and if you won't do it for yourself, do it for me. i know some girls who have this problem. They went tos ee a doctor about it and now everything is perfect for them.

Answer 7

first of all there must be somethign that triggered this...u cant all of a sudden become drastically sad...
in order to get ur former life back u must resume ur former activities that gave u happiness and a feeling of self worth
alot of ppl think they're depressed but its only minor problems in comparison to what others sufer.
its no tthat hard unless something traumatic took place in ur life...
try socializing wit ppl u trust....it will make u feel better.
and plz dont cry just like that---consider the sufferings of other ppls if they can bear that than surely u can bear ur own mental strain. there is more to life than moping...discover those moments of joy and smile...laugh like u never did bc life doesnt tell u what will happen tomm....dont let there be any regrets
i hope u feel better ;-)

Answer 8

Okay...due to your name I assume you are a female. What you are going through is a chemical imbalance. This could have something to do with the lack of sunlight now in the evenings. What you need to do is go to the GNC store and get some supplements - 5-HTP and L-Tyrosine. If this doesn't help go to the doctor. I feel for you and hope you feel better.

Answer 9

try meditaing once a day at the same time everyday. it really helps. i was diagnosed with moderate to high depression last yr. my doctor told me that i should try meditation before medication. it worked so well that i didnt need medication at all! just look up meditation online at like google or something and it will give u great tips on how to get ur inner meditatior

Answer 10

dont dwell on the negative.....think positive. My sister went through depression herself. Find friends that u love to hang out with. Dont be alone a lot. it may make u even more depressed. if u want a friend u can always talk to me...i will be here for u