depression?

Question

Has anyone overcome depression and how did you do it?

Answer 1

The most successful method is to combine medication (I use Celexa, but others use Paxil, Zoloft, Wellbutrin, or any number of options) with therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

CBT helps people recognize depressive thought patterns and then correct them before they begin to spiral out of control. Cognitive-behavioral therapist teach that when our brains are healthy, it is our thinking that causes us to feel and act the way we do. Therefore, if we are experiencing unwanted feelings and behaviors, it is important to identify the thinking that is causing the feelings / behaviors and to learn how to replace this thinking with thoughts that lead to more desirable reactions.

Answer 2

I cannot say I have totally overcome depression but I have it to a far lesser degree. I initially tried depression medications but was unhappy with the side effects. You may want to try them as some people experience no side effects at all. I had great success with Lexapro and so have others I have spoken to. After going off the medications, the things that helped me where to KEEP BUSY. It helps tremedously to get a job which you like or feel as if you are accomplishing something. It is also greatly helpful to do volunteer work as it gives you a feeling of self worth and also helps you to maintain focus on how good your life really is. These days, when negative thoughts creep into my head (often) I push them out by doing things that are productive and focusing on goals such as planning a vacation or a new project. I try to tell myself that I AM IN CONTROL of my destiny and will not let my bad thoughts dictate how my life goes. The above post was good too.....excercise really does make a huge difference. Go take a walk in a pretty and serene area and try to teach yourself to focus on your surroundings and not the negative thoughts, Pick up a stone on the beach and really look at it. Get a book and read it in the tub to pamper yourself. Last but not least.......remember that you are not alone and anything you worry about, most of this world is worrying about too. Things that seem like they will never get better almost always do. Work on taking control of your own thoughts and look into medication to help. Prepare for the great things ahead of you in your life! Good Luck!!

Answer 3

Depression is an illness, period. If let untreated it can have serious implications in somene's life.
A lot of thinks can make you feel "better" (a hobby, a pet, long walks, music, etc) but it will not make you overcome depression if you have one (if that is what you are suffeing from , there are other conditions with similar symptoms).
A certified mental therapist and medicine is the only way to treat depression. Behavioral (attitude) approaches can be rather dangerous at times. Hell, you tell to a person suffeing from depression "look at the bright side of life" and it only makes them feel worst (because that lowers their self-esteem even more, the inability to "think possitive")!
A good doctor and taking medicines (regularly) is the answer.

Answer 4

Do all the good healthy things for yourself that you know you should--- Try to get your life in order--- Be kind to others and try to give them love--Volunteer some service for the less fortunate--Play uplifting music--- Don't watch the news--Take a class that you enjoy-- Exercise--Eat well--Get enough rest--spend lots of time outside---Be thankful to God for all you have that is good in your life (and tell Him about it from time to time)
If you are still depressed, you probably have a chemical imbalance in your brain and need medication. Don't be ashamed or feel like less of a person. I personally believe there are all kinds of environmental factors that are contributing to increased brain chemistry malfunctions, as well as autism, etc.
I look at the need for an anti-depressant as no more 'shameful' or embarrassing than needing insulin if your pancreas does not produce enough insulin. See your doctor. If one Rx doesn't do it, try another.
That's how I cope with it. Overcome? Only one day at a time.

Answer 5

1. Stop thinking. Just do things and don't let your thoughts occupy your whole day.

2. Stop thinking about the past.

3. It's not as bad as you think it is. When we think too much about something negative we close out all the positive and we're surrounded by the things that make us feel crappy. There is positive...you just closed your doors to it. Try not thinking about the thing (s) that are getting you depressed for a few minutes and you might be able to see the positive you are experiencing.

All the best

You're not alone in feeling this way...believe me

Good Luck

Answer 6

Depression is a state of mind. If you feel depressed you will act depressed. Try focusing on things you do like in your life. And focus on the goals that you want to achieve pretty soon your depression will be gone.

Answer 7

Try 300mg St Johns Wort Tablets, standardised to contain 0.3% Hypercin.

They are available from a health shop, have no side effects (for me), and turned my life around.

Take three tablets a day, and give them six weeks to take effect. Stick with them even if you don't notice any difference at first.

***However, do ***not*** take them at the same time as other anti-depressants and check that St Johns Wort does not affect any other medication you might be taking***

Well worth trying.

Answer 8

seriously overthinking makes people depressed. Do anything to keep yourself mind as busy as possible for example take up a new hobby and instead of sitting thinking about all the things that you hate about yourself and how crap your life is. It won't cure you but it makes life a bit easier and when you feel yourself spiralling do something like read a book, phone a friend, listen to happy music etc.

Answer 9

Don't reject it violently. When it shows up, acknowledge it and allow it to pass. Take ownership of your feelings and don't deny them. Explore the root causes in therapy or with a friend if you feel that you can't deal with them alone.

The bad news is, depression for some people can be a chronic problem that becomes a lifelong struggle. But it can get better.

Answer 10

Remember there is a world out there and that the people you know at this moments are not the only ones, we live in a 7000 million people and you can be friend of almost anyone. You can meet people on the Internet that are near you, so you can actually have the hope to know them anytime.