What kind of substances should one avoid that cause depression/hopelessness?

Answer 1

alcohol

Answer 2

Overuse of alcohol. Period. I drink, and I get drunk, but usually no more than once or twice a month. But I've had friends who get absolutely hammered several times a week - those people who can't have a beer without having 15 beers. That will always make you depressed because you say and do stupid things, it brings your body down, and it makes you feel like crap in the morning.

If you want something to improve your mood, try the Allman Brothers, James Taylor, Grateful Dead... music.

Answer 3

mainly the mainstream media and any news shows. also its not just a matter of avoiding certain things you may have a hormone imbalance and there is nothing you can avoid to cure that but they do have some medications that will help you. see a doctor and tell them what you're going through.

Answer 4

Alcohol or any upper because they cause a down latter after the up, anesthetics included

Answer 5

Avoid drugs that give you a high and then let you down. Most of them will do it. Also too much caffeine and sugar will make you cyclical.

Answer 6

Bad relationships =P
Sometimes coffee and sugar gets people down.
Over eating anything unhealthy.
Negative people can get people down.
Being in the house all the time. Get some sun light and fresh air!
and drugs are bad Mmmm K?

Answer 7

Ny Quil and Ambien... the combo to avoid fershere

Answer 8

i think it depends on the person himself, if the news depress me , it ain't the same to my friend

Answer 9

alcohol, women, and psychologists