2006-12-29 08:00:38 · 11 answers · asked by tuna 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Go out and do something for somone else - visit a retirement center, volunteer at the animal shelter. Giving to others will give you a huge boost!
Other ideas - Clean your Moms garage, pick up trash in a local park.....
Try it it works and is good exercize!
2006-12-29 08:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by Slim Jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've been depressed for more than a few days, see a doctor or counselor right away. Call your county's mental health department if you don't have insurance.
In this day and age, it's not necessary to suffer from depression when there are so many great, new treatments for it. Part the problem of depression is that it causes you to not care enough to seek help. Fight that urge and get it taken care of. You'll feel better.
Do it now!
2006-12-29 16:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by Glennroid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this has been going on for awhile, or if you're thinking about suicide, get to a mental health professional right away. If you don't have the money or insurance, contact your county mental health department and find out what programs are available through them.
If this is something that comes up for you in the winter, it could be SAD (seasonal affective disorder) that is caused by getting less light in the winter. One thing that helps is getting more time outside in the light. There are other treatments available, too, like special lights.
If you're dissatisfied with your life in general, maybe you need to think about what you'd like to change and how you'd like to change it.
Spend time with friends. Focus on doing the things you enjoy. If you're not enjoying anything, it's a symptom of serious depression and you need to see a professional for some help.
2006-12-29 16:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Louise M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do fun things and nice things for you. Try not to stay in bed and feel bad, but get up in the mornings, take a shower, and get out of the house. It always helps to do service for someone else. Sometimes there is someone that there is alot worse off than we are. I am not minamizing from how you are feeling by no means these are merely suggestions. Exercise does help also. If the depression continues you may want to see someone. It may really help. Take care.
2006-12-29 16:54:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer from it myself. Since I don't have the insurance right now for medication, I have found that physical exercise is just the ticket. Find a workout facility and spend at least 30 minutes to an hour doing a variety of workout activities (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike, weights, etc.). You'll be surprised what a difference it will make.
2006-12-29 16:04:16 · answer #5 · answered by rhino 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know this is happening to you because of someone else, but don't forget something that we get to forget a lot NO ONE is more important than you! And wherever problem you are having right now they will go away, just think about it, God has giving us the gift of moving on, why I'm saying this? well because the only thing we can't control is death, but he always give us strength to face the lost of someone, time is the best medicine, which means that you just have to LOVE YOUR SELF more and live! live and enjoy this beautiful life, He puts everything for us to be happy, so why we should waste it?? we only live one life here, so let's live it to the maximum, don't you think?? Nobody is more important than you my friend, LOVE YOUR SELF, and let Him be the one to help you to heal your heart. But don't forget that you have to make the first step.
I'm sorry if I went on and on but I was like you until I just did what I'm telling you and guess what?? It works and I'm happy!
God Bless you and don't forget that He's just waiting for you to give Him your problems, once you do, your FREE.
2006-12-29 16:22:49 · answer #6 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By getting help. If you don't work through the issue(s) causing your depression, they will always be there. No matter how much medication you take. Medications are only to help you while you are working through the problem. They are not meant to be on forever.
So, have your doctor refer you to a therapist.
2006-12-29 16:06:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not the type of person that would run to a therapist everytime you are feeling low - Try to keep yourself busy and surrounded by friends. Take up a new hobby or a new class at your local junior college or community center.
Good luck & Happy New Year!
2006-12-29 16:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by homerdacat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get counselling to determine why you are depressed, how long you have been depressed and whether or not you are clinically depressed.
2006-12-29 16:02:16 · answer #9 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you talk yourself out of an appendicitis? NO - Same with depression. See your family physician.
2006-12-29 16:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋