I've got the winter blues/blahs. I've had depression real bad before, but I'm pretty good at handling it myself. What should I do to prevent myself from "slipping under" again?
2006-12-24 07:11:18 · 22 answers · asked by sweeterthansouthernpecanpie 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I can't get out much... Live with parents... No car... No job... No school... Friends are more than 10 miles away... I have ALOT to be sad about, so I was thinking more along the lines of something >>I<< can do to make me feel better.
2006-12-24 07:19:57 · update #1
Hobbies are good. Family and friends. If you have access to a Gym with indoor tennis courts, that is good. Get out and walk around atleast. The thing is do not sit around and let it get to you. Also, their are those sun lamps. They are supposed to give out ultraviolet rays which perk you up.
In general do something that you enjoy. Stay away from drugs including alcohol, they are depressents and will just bring you down.
2006-12-24 07:24:05 · answer #1 · answered by rdrmn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, don't ever "have a drink" like the previous answer indicated. This will only worsen the effects of depression. If you've been down this road before, then start getting busy. Get a hobby, travel, see relatives, make new friends. If this isn't working, find a therapist to help out with the problem. Good Luck
2006-12-24 15:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by CARRIE C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the same way. It's almost like it's something in me making me naturally depressed. It is really hard to get out of. But I have learned to deal with it by seeing a therapist (under the radar) and getting involved in stuff that makes me feel good and is healthy. I took up dance classes and I go ice skating by myself or with a close friend. It's whatever will distract you from the thoughts that creep in your head. If you try hard to surround yourself with positive stuff, even if you are scared it won't work, at least try. I suck at ice skating, but I laughed so hard that day that not once did sour things come into my head. So try a hobby. Or go volunteer at a shelter. When you see how bad it is for other people, sometimes it makes u see how lucky you are not to be on drugs or homeless or HIV positive. Embrace your life and just jump into it. I hope I make sense. God Bless.
2006-12-24 15:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by vada 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chat on msn ,or ,phone your friends ,,,asked your parents if they will let a friend stay over or you stay at a friends ,or maybe they could drop you off and pick you up or may be your friends parents will pick you up and bring you back ,just ask ,,do you have an elderly neighbour you could visit ,you would be surprised who some old people can be ,,,they tell you all about their lives and they can also be so funny ,,,,remember they have been around a long time ,,,and know a thing or two hehe,
its hard i know ,as we live in the country,miles from anywhere,but then i like the peace so it dont bother me ,,,,good luck ,and merry christmas
2006-12-24 17:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What alot of people get in the winter is called SAD syndrome. It stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder. That means people need the sunlight and when the people don't see the sun or get sunlight they can tell and they get SAD. Some people get sunlights and they have special light bulbs you can buy for your house that work. I bought those light bulbs for my dad and they really worked. Some people even have to go and get medication fopr depression.
2006-12-24 15:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Eat a lot of ice cream with some chocolate syrup.
2) Watch a movie. Preferably one that doesn't suck.
3) Watch a comedy show.
4) Repeat step 3.
If you follow these steps then you'll be fine.
2006-12-24 15:21:11 · answer #6 · answered by Zena 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOme people who have winter blues have a condition where a lack of sun causes low mood swings. A Tanning bed would help that.
2006-12-24 15:13:58 · answer #7 · answered by freshlybakedj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah me too, i dont know what the problem is. i think you should go hang out with some close friends, or family. you could watch a happy winter/christmas movie too, like Jingle All the Way with arnold shworsinager (
happy holidays =)
2006-12-24 15:14:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET OUT AND GET SOME FRESH AIR. GO TO THE STORE, DON'T SIT AROUND THE HOUSE. THINK OF ALL OF THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE AND OTHERS WHO HAVE SO MUCH LESS, WITH HEALTH AND MONEY. I'VE BEEN THERE TOO. YOU CAN ALWAYS GO TO THE DR. AND GET SOME MEDS. LAST YEAR WE PUT IN THE SUMMER LIGHT BULBS, REALLY HELPED ME OUT IN LESS THAN 2 DAYS I WAS BETTER.
2006-12-24 15:15:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find some silly or stupid shows on TV...get in the mood and have a good laugh.
Call some friends.
Remind yourself that nothing stays the same forever....and you'll get past this period in your life.
2006-12-24 15:25:14 · answer #10 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋