What do you do when your depressed?

Answer 1

There are several basic steps one can take when depressed.

1. If the "depression" is actually a "mood" then remind yourself that there are ups and downs in life and to think of a happier time. This happier mood will surely return...eventually.

2. Write a list of 10 things you are grateful for. Better yet, get outside, and maybe even take a brisk walk and make this list mentally. Also note that aerobic exercise has been clinically proven to successfully repace antidepressants for many people!

3. Pray or meditate about someone who might need love and service. Then go do it! Perspective is everything.

4. If the depression does not lift at all after trying these or other measures and might be lasting several weeks or months, perhaps seek treatment for chemical imbalance, thyroid trouble, etc. Some people are very sensitive to all the additives in food or just to heavier foods in general. Experiment with organic, raw, vegetarian or vegan menus.

Too depressed to even try any of these suggestions? Call a loved one and ask for help. Sometimes you need someone to kick your butt into gear.

Life is precious!

"Men are that they might have joy"

right? :)

Answer 2

If your depressed you should talk to someone you trust and try to establish the cause.

How long have you been feeling depressed ?
Have you been diagnosed with depression ?

It could be something simple causing this feeling you have lets see...
Winter, this can affect your mood and decrease your energy levels, next thing you know, Depression starts kicking in, take your health and well being seriously !

Be sure to consume 5 portions of fruit/veg daily and drink your 8 glasses of water water, take excercise wherever possible.
I find this helps me feel better in that I know I'm maintaining my inner well being!

Take Care, Merry Christmas, hopefully things will change for you in the New Year.

Answer 3

there are several levels of depression,,, take your time , something that i have found that has helped me a lot... is when i do get depressed.. i get a quit place... and i make 2 list.. one is what i like about myself... the other is what i dislike about myself.. then i work on correcting list number 2,,, start adding more things into the plus colobum... this works for me...
still sometime you just want to kick a*** and take names later. and that is ok too..

Answer 4

Get your Thyroid tested. An under active thyroid causes depression. I was severely depressed for 7 years, and once I went on the thyroid meds. I was well in one month.

Answer 5

every one suffers from depression at some point in their life's its nothing to be ashamed of its common pretty much like the common cold you need to talk to your doctor and tell him/her how you are feeling you are already on the road to recovery has you have admitted to yourself you are depressed things will get better i promise ............you don't know whats round the corner no one does that's the beauty of life so stay positive and things will look up a problem shared is a problem halfed

Answer 6

When I am depressed, I think of something which I desire the most or the person whom I love the most and that makes me feel good I even think of some beautiful moments of life which is lovely to think.

Answer 7

I read books that have positive main characters in them (#1 Ladies Detective Agency series or Mrs. Pollifax series are favorites).

I watch funny movies.

I pet my cat.

I remind myself that I have good days and that they will come again (if not tomorrow probably the day after that).

If all else fails, I have a cup of hot chocolate and curl up in bed with my cat and go to sleep.

Answer 8

Sleep or walk but walking is much more helpful to relief you from any stress or depression

Answer 9

Past tense.... What did I do when I was depressed?

Learned cognitive therapy as taught by David Burns, M.D. ♥

Once mastered, no more depression.... period.

Answer 10

i eat something although that isnt the right thing you should do =]

try calling your friend or parent maybe, go watch a movie, take a drive, listen to some really good music, i recommend the O.C. soundtracks (they are amazing)

I hope you feel better =]