For those of you who do not suffer from depression: How do you 'snap' out of it?

Question

Thank you so much for all your sincere answers.
All of you have given me something to think about and I know that you've helped me already.
You are all good people and God bless you all.

I know its a rhetorical question but I really appreciate your answers!!

Answer 1

i can appreciate your question, however, those who do not suffer from depression as a diagnosed medical condition cannot tell you how to "snap out of it".

people have given you great advice for having a depressed moment, but clinical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and it's nearly impossible to fix long-term without proper medication.

Answer 2

If you are suffering from real depression then it is not something that you can just snap out of. It's chemical and out of immediate control - just playing music, focusing on something else, etc will not lift the depression - it may lighen the moment but will not take you out of it. Depression needs professional intervention.

However, feeling a bit low and a bit down - that's a different thing! For that then putting the stereo on loud, good beat music and getting the housework done - always feel better with a good blast of music and ending up with a clean, tidy house to feel 'lighter'.
Or getting together with friends and having a good laugh.
Or playing with the kids - rough and tumble, playpark and running around. Great for expounding pent up frustration and putting life back in perspective.

Answer 3

Be nice to yourself. Do something you enjoy. Watch a happy film, take a long hot bath, read a good book, go for a drive with Bon Jovi playing. Have something to look forward to. Don't feel overwhelmed by things, think of things one bit at a time. Even if one thing is rubbish, something else will be ok. Spend time with people whose company you enjoy and avoid those who piss you off.

It is alright to feel sad now and then. Even for a whole day. But if you feel sad for a whole week, that's a problem. I think the difference is the way your brain is wired. That is what happy pills are meant to fix. Don't beat yourself up if you can't snap out of it. Try the things I mentioned above, and also talk to your doctor about how to fix it. Concentrate on your health like it is a project.

Answer 4

LOL: I love your question! I would also love to be able to “snap out of it!”

I have had depression for most of my life. I think it may be because I saw a schoolmate die. We were both seven and she was ran over by a large truck. I saw her eyes part way open and thought she was trying to communicate with me, and I felt guilty because I could not “fix her.” It was terribly graphic and more than just bloody, so it traumatized me.

She was mostly dead at the time, and then fully dead on arrival to hospital. It really messed up my head. I am almost 50, I still see her face, and it still keeps getting drudged up somehow in different conversations, especially here on Q&A when people ask about depression or mental problems.

I have had lots of other traumatic stuff too, so, if someone told me to "snap out of it," I would laugh at their ignorance and not waste any good energy on being upset by them.

The ones who say, "Snap out of it" have NEVER had REAL depression or any mental / emotional problems, and if they did, they would be too stuck up or too proud to admit it – or they would be like, “Oh I was severely depressed one day when my dog died, so I know what it’s all about…”

It sure would be nice to be able to “snap” out of it. Then I could finally have a life.

Edit: I guess I took your question the wrong way, sorry.

Answer 5

I think having something else to think about rather than yourself helps!

I dont mean that in a cheeky way, we all suffer from (self) time to time.

I think without some sort of vision for your life it can make evrything just seem mundane, depressing and worthless.

I dont know if you believe in God, or have ever ackowledged Christ as a risen Lord............this he is!

Christ said,

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray I will listen. If you look for me in earnest you will find me when you seek me. I will he found by you," says the Lord (Jeremiah 29:11-14, New Living Bible")

I felt to send the above scripture to you, He is your Hope, in Him there is fullness of joy.

Read it slowly and put into practice what is says...........your life will change.

T Care.

Answer 6

Personally, I try not to sit around thinking too much on that day when something brings me down a little. I get an early night, as everything all looks different in the morning. Things are much more in real perspective the next day.
I'm not saying it works for everyone, just what I've found works for my brain.... and heart!

Answer 7

Hello

Well my job involves alot of stree and sometimes when I get home I can feel down and depressed so all i can do is tell you what I do to cheer myself up.

1. I talk to my parents and / or partner about my day at
work. Talking about your worries and / or problems
is definatly one good way of getting it out of your
system.

2. I take a nice hot aromatheraphy bath and lay back
inhaling in Aromas. I let my mind clear of my worries
knowing ive shared them with someone else.
The heat and Aromas help to sooth my body of any
aches and pains, and relax me.

3. I often lay in my room and listen to some soft music
in just candle light. I take this time to relax my mind,
and spirit.

There are plenty of ways that different people find effective for them to uplift their spirits and lessen them feeling depressed. It all depends on the person and what best works for them. But i would definatly say that TALKING to someone (family, friend, partner) about your feelings definatly helps.

Answer 8

wake up each morning and give god thanks, for blessing you with another day, count your blessings,( Lord thank you for giving me my sight, because there are those who cannot see, kinda thing). Look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that today is a good day, and that you will be able to cope with anything life has in store for you today,( especially with Gods help). Buy your self a big bunch of flowers on the way to where you are going, but most important of all be glad to be alive.

Answer 9

Think about whats more important in life. If you have financial trouble lets say, and your car breaks down and it'll cost $300 that you didnt have. Well, you can either get it fixed and move on, or sulk, complain, or become depressed. The thing is, you only have one option. YOU HAVE TO PAY THE $300 so GET OVER IT (theoretically). Being depressed just ruins your life, and in a sense, just prolongs your being in a bad mood. The quicker you realize that life is too short to waste, you'll overcome your problems and forget about them. You'll move on to bigger and better things because you wont be wrapped up in depression of stupid things.

Answer 10

If I get that way the first thing I know I need to do is Pray.
2nd. Get my thyroid level checked. If it's off any I'm either hyper or cying.
3rd Call a friend and talk it thru
4th Eat thru it
5th Get over it.it'll be something different tomorrow