What usually works for you? I know everybody is different but I'm trying to get ideas that can help when feelings of sadness and hopelessness hit the hardest. They can be so hard sometimes !!! No thoughts of harming myself or others though.
2007-01-04 09:47:29 · 14 answers · asked by inquisitive 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
To alleviate a depressive episode, you should do activities that you enjoy. If you like exercising, then exercise. Don't ever do things that you don't enjoy because chances are you are going to get even more depressed.
2007-01-04 11:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by starry_nite@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think thoughts of harming others, or yourself, are depressive thoughts. Those are thoughts of manic behavior, even if they are stemmed by depressed thoughts.
I have been depressed for a long time, taking medications and tried several kinds of therapy. The thing that always helps me the most is something that will stop me from thinking about and worrying about myself. Focus on people you can help, and worry about their problems more than yourself. That works. I volunteered at schools and other places for a while, and it helped me a ton. Do something where you can see the good you can do.
If you do get manic feelings, and ever want to do something to alleviate your depression that will hurt yourself or somebody else, stop. It's not your fault entirely, but there is something seriously wrong with you. Go to a doctor or see a counselor, clergy, anybody who can listen to you and help you to stop thinking about hurting anyone.
A lot of people in the prisons are people who are just like me and you, but who took themselves out of their depression with manic behavior that is illegal and harmful. Don't let yourself go there. You aren't prison material. You can do this, pull yourself out of the black hole and see the sun again. You need to find some kind of activity to put all of your male aggressive behavior, for me it was weight lifting. That helped my depression a ton. That or any other sport will help you, in more ways than one. Good luck.
2007-01-04 18:05:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try getting out and about and go shopping or running just get out of a confined area you know. If oyu got an other half get it on long and strong. If you have friends call one up and meet somewhere to hang out in the outdoors. Don't be sad man...life is so short to waste it away being sad.You have two options in the morning when you wake up #1 Do I want to be in a good mood? #2 Do I want to bein a bad mood and ruin everyone elses's day that is going to be around me? I wish the best for you and cheer up Charlie!!! Muha! =P Oh, If you ever need to talk holla at me! heathersheely1@yahoo.com
2007-01-04 17:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by bootylicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a formula for overcoming depression which works for me:
1) feed the intellect - read, watch info tv, play stimulating games
2) nurture spirituality - church, yoga, etc.
3) exercise - even if just a walk
4) eat properly - balance carbs w/ proteins & fats
5) get w/ friends - support is so important! even if only on a chatboard
6) do the things most loved - throw yourself into a satisfying project
7) if still not smiling, talk to a doctor - lexapro can work wonders!
2007-01-12 04:43:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you see a doctor ASAP. I suffer from depression and IT IS TOUGH. I'm on medication now ,have been for years and it the only thing that helps
Let me tell you somethin'. I rather be physically sick than be mentally sick.
If you get the proper meds and they make you feel better, DON"T STOP because you are feeling better. They ARE the reason you're feeling normal.
Please get the proper advice..
2007-01-04 20:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do something like drawing or reading or something else to keep my mind off the feeling (aka when I'm in class and I can't draw or read at that moment), but when I can't I'll just wait til the feeling goes away or release it by punching at something (in karate class in school) and letting it all out there (but surprisingly I get happy in that class before it even starts, usually). But I think someone else who feels depressed should talk to someone close to them, keep their mind off it by like doing something they truly enjoy, or release the feelings by exercising your body.
2007-01-11 20:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen to a certain song...called Dancing in the moonlight...really strange i could be in a really depressed mood then i think of this song and i totally snap out of the mood.....funny eh? i dont even know why it is this particular song.the words arent anything but hey it works for me!!!!!!
2007-01-04 18:02:37 · answer #7 · answered by I_Luv_P!NK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate those moods,a couple of glasses of wine usually do the trick for the time being anyway.
2007-01-12 11:17:29 · answer #8 · answered by Crash 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise, even though you don't feel like it, you will feel better afterwards. OR go for a walk. The fresh air works too.
2007-01-04 17:49:43 · answer #9 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hang out with friends and family
2007-01-04 17:51:43 · answer #10 · answered by Terence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋