Has anybody got over depression and anxiety and would like to shar their story?

Question

If anybody feels they have overcome their difficulities with depression and anxiety would they like to share? Or say what worked for them?

Answer 1

Suffered severe depression couple of years ago but managed to overcome it. One of the best things is to take regular exercise this increases the endophins in the body which make us happy. I also changed my diet ate healthier and stopped smoking, this had a massive impact on my wellbeing, I felt more confident and energetic and wanted to go out and do more things.

Answer 2

What I have found is that first of all you need to figure out what is causing your depression and either get away from it or fix it. For example, a lot of people seem to be trying to hold onto poor boyfriends or girlfriends and don't ever seem to realize that they're happiest when they're away from them, or they're like me, swearing that nothing's bothering them while avoiding the issues without even realizing it, but when you stop and really think about it and remedy the problem, suddenly you start to feel better and wonder what you were thinking for all that time. For me the problem was that I wasn't thinking. Once I did, I found all kinds of things I should not have been doing and once I changed them, I returned to normal and was shocked that I previously wasn't really aware of how bad I really felt and how I had tuned out my biggest problems during that time. It really is amazing what the mind is capible of, really amazing how things you least expect can affect it, and really amazing how you can change your mood and situation by simply thinking positively and addressing what is before you. Once you get over depression, the most amazing thing of all is that you could have ever felt like that, and it seems as foreign as Mars. But, you can beat it, and you can definately feel better, but first you must realize that trying isn't hiding in your room, its getting up and gettin goin and making somethin happen. It isn't watching a movie and thinking about how to fix it, it's getting up and going over to a friend's house and playing scrabble, going back to work with the thought that your hard work is going to get you some money that you can invest, its thinking the next time I go back to school, I'm joining a sports team instead of wasting hours on the computer every night cause you aren't feeling good, or dumping that crappy relationship that isn't getting you anywhere or switching jobs because your boss doesn't own you and there are really people in the world who would appreciate someone like you whether or not your present frame of mind will allow you to believe it or not- it's true. You really are smart whether 200 people think you're dumb or not (always remember "people" are dumb, they'll say anything, and you aren't one of them :) That was another of my problems, I would be certain of things that didn't even make sense or think I was doomed or terrible when I was the nicest person I knew :P. Once I gave other possibilities a chance again, I started feeling somewhat better just because of that. So cheer up, you CAN do it.

Answer 3

I am currently in the process of overcomming it. I checked into the hospital, got put in a treatment program from there. At the program I get group and individual therepy almost everyday.

I also take medication. It helps, but most of the things I do are my doing, not the pills.

I still have minor panic attacks, and have minor relapses, but that is completely normal.

I test myself frequently. Like going to the mall with family when its not busy, then by myself when its not busy, then, i go alone, when its busy. Or, walking somewhere new, or taking the bus to some place new.

I also journal. I write things down and get them out. Instead of holding them in.

I start back at my regular high school in Feburary. In 10 months, I have come leaps and bounds. I smile, truthfully, with real happiness. I laugh, A LOT. I am more outgoing, fun and willing to participate in anything. I volunteer to do things. Like role play tihngs, or do a different task. I don't sit back. I attend te program daily, and am hardly ever absent unless I am truely sick, or have an appointment. It has taken hard work, and I am behind by 2 semesters at school, but it was worth it.

Answer 4

I fell into depression around the end of November after suffering my first major panic attack. I had a second panic attack at the end of the same week, and ended up in the ER, and I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder, with secondary Depression. (i.e. if the panic gets under control the depression will go away) I'm on Paxil and Ativan for it now, and I go to counseling once a week. But I'll tell you something....I'm really starting to think that it isn't just the meds that kick you to change, you have to kick yourself to change. You have to get yourself out of that dark place, and into something positive that will make you feel better, and not dwell on what is going on. I'm in grad school, so I can't let it stop my life, and it won't. My dosage for the meds is really low (10mg of Paxil, 2mg of Ativan ) so I'm starting to understand that my state of mind has a lot to do with how I will do with this. And another thing: Talk to your doctors and let them know how you feel about your medication. My doctor didn't listen to me, and tried to have me take 2mg of Ativan everyday----hey, I take 1mg to help me sleep, and if I need the other I take it, if not I don't. Let's also try to change our diets, and exercise, and journal, that all helps too. I have confidence in everyone who has posted that we'll all work through this, we just have to work at it. God Bless.

Answer 5

I went the medication route. It worked for me. I have a chemical inbalance and I don't think any amount of counselling would fix this. i have been on m y medication now for 8 years and I feel fine. My life is normal and i can do all kinds of things I couldn't do before because i would get so anxious. If i stop my medication i can actually feel myself sliding back into a state of anxiety and paranoia. You need to listen to your doctor and do what they say. If it works well and good but if it doesn't try something different or sometimes you nees to get another doctor who will listen to you and be understanding.

Answer 6

I completely appreciated your answer to my question!

Truly you have a seed of greatness in you but I see you have no idea that it is there... well I am here to tell you that you do.

Let me explain

I asked my question about changing your mind you told me to ask one that won't change mine. Within that Q&A is a truth about the ALL that is the universe. How important it is, is not to be missed.
Consider.... if your mind could NEVER be changed! What state will you find yourself in? let your mind be changed but judge that change because if you keep it you will become it!

Now I tell you, there is no reason for "anxiety" and "depression" because they are only words... that you have become ?
hmmmmm I say "no depression and anxiety" and I hear! This is how I have dealt and do deal with "anxiety" and "depression" !!

Answer 7

ok....antipressants could be risky for youthful ppl under the age of 17 to take. As for drugs that would help with stress and melancholy...I even have had fulfillment with Effexor XR and Trazodone. the two are used to handle the two indications you stated. I even have been clinically determined with medical melancholy and unhappy (Social stress illness). The Effexor and Trazodone have allowed me to function back. i'm in sales so having stress approximately being in social situations incredibly wasn't determining actual nicely. It sounds to me such as you will possibly be able to desire to communicate to a expert relating to the subjects you're having. be helpful to do fairly some examine and get knowledgeable relating to distinctive drugs available on the marketplace appropriate now. Cymbalta is meant to be good for treating the two the emotional & actual indications of melancholy. additionally be energetic on your treatment and don't be afraid to seek for help. you will get help and stay a typical existence. i'm!

Answer 8

I just decided to get over it, I made a list of things that needed to be done and made myself do them.
I also changed my out look on life, started hiking and getting out and doing things I thought I could never do.
It helped me to free myself from the depression, I allowed myself to drown in.
Good Luck.

Answer 9

my husband is in depression . and he is on the medication from the past 2 weeks . even now there is no major difference . he tried for suicide 2 times in thehospital itself .