How to deal with depression?!?

Question

i think im getting depressed...since i dont have money i cant go to a therapist..i dont have any body to take care of me so i have no way for becoming sick of any type..do you have any suggestion about medicine or how to avoid depression?..i dont know what should i do...

Answer 1

Hi,

I am always saddend to read questions of personal dispair. Let me first say that while I don't know you, I feel for you and hope that in some way I can assist.

In preparing to answer your queston, I reviewed your profile and previously asked questions to see if there was information that might give insight into why you ar feeling the way you are.

From what I was able to gleen, there seems to be a number af factors that could contribute to your current state. Depression is a symptom of failing self worth or purpose. It often manifest itself when we are not sure in our life decissions, direction or contribution. From your asked questions, it would appear that you have departed from the childhood values taught of your parents, but have not developed a set of your own guiding values. It is one thing to stop believing in a set of teachings, religous or otherwise, but if we do it only out of a lack of faith then we are left without the purpose or guidance of a value set for that part of our lives.

As a former muslim, you were raised with a very defined set of goals and standards. Now you do not hold to those things. What do you hold to? What do you feel is your purpose, or what drives you to accomplish, achieve and progress? While it is not necessarily critical to have a religious set of guiding values, it is critical that you search and define for yourself those things that hold meaning for you in your life. As you do that you will then find opportunities to make them more valued through education, career, or even hobby.

Acting on those things we hold to be values in our life gives us purpose, selfworth, and strength to make decissions and overcome obsticals in other areas we struggle in. For some people religion provides a set of meaningful guidelines and purpose. For others it is humanitarianism, for others their purpose is found in the care and protection of our earth and environment. What the value that guides you is not near as important to the human psyche as the acton you apply to strengthen that value as a part of your meaningful belief system.

It is our actions, in complement to our thoughts and beliefs that create purpose and value resulting in self worth. The activity, mental stimulation and resulting accomplishment from something meaningful dispells depression.

You have considerd school in various countries, what is it that you truely enjoy? I am not suggesting what you think is fun is most important but rather what brings lasting joy into your life when you think of or act upon it? How can you make those things a larger part of your life. Consider, then act upon these things and you will not only deal with depression but overcome it and find purpose and enjoyment in the world about you.

Best of luck in your search, may you find happiness in all you do!

Answer 2

Although medications, such as SSRI's -are helpful in some cases, others benefit from therapy sessions, group therapy,or help from spirituality. Also realizing that depression is a true illness- not a character flaw or laziness. Some depression is situational or based on certain events, this responds well to therapy, but in the case of a chemical imbalance (such as seratonin or dopamine) meds may be required, at least until the person is out of danger. If the depression is genetic, runs in the family etc.. it is physical. So, that would be like telling a Cancer patient to meditate or go talk to a therapist as a way to treat the cancer. Talk to a professional- there are many treatment modalities now and help is available, in many forms- also on-line support groups and information (avoid the site's where people just dwell or discuss suicide etc..). If suicide is thought of or planned one must get help immediately!!! Good luck

Answer 3

Find a good Church or community organization. The best way to stop feeling depressed is to get busy and not dwell on the feelings. I've been there. Medication is only a temproary fix. Alcohol and drugs are no answer. You must make the choice to be happier. Make that choice every morning. Write it on your mirror. Make out a written plan to get involved in your community and follow it. Be happy on pourpose!!
The main thing right now i would imagine is that you are lonely. that is mos tlikely the main cause of your feeling depressed. Solve the causes. Depression is often a symptom...fiz the cause and the symptoms will go away.
Put a smile on and choose happiness and get involved :)

Answer 4

I'm sorry friend and I sympathize. Are you sure there isn't a state office, like Health and Human Resources in your area? If you're battling with depression you really need to seek out help from a counselor or psychologist and, if I were you, I'd look away from the drug solution. I say this from personal experience since a few of my relatives have gone that route and wound up worse than in the beginning thanks to medicines supposed to help. In fact, unless it's a chemical imbalance or physiological problem, don't take drugs as it only masks and, later on when you have to be weened off the drugs or change prescriptions, it can complicate them and give you the feeling of loss and wasted time, possibly worse yet.
Depression can be physiological but is most often resulting from things in daily life. You could always look into that, try to find the source of it through close scrutiny of possible causes on your own and trying to bring yourself out of it.
There are also many websites and organizations that are out there to help on the web, but look into your state or local health departments first.

Answer 5

The best way to fight depression is seek God for help. I know what your going through. For years I've been depressed about where I live and the house that me and my husband live in and being so far away from my family. And our finical income as well. It's gotten to the point that I couldn't' sleep at night and I got so tired that I developed a migraine Sunday morning and it just really got to me. Finally I threw in the towel and asked God to help me remove it from me and to help me get strong about it. I am not thankful for everything and I no longer am depressed. I didn't need any anti-depression medicine. God is the best way to fight depression. Believe me I am not sleeping better then I used to and he's the reason why. He will help you if you'd give him a chance. He's better then any medicine or any therapist out there because he's the main physician. He's the reason why they all have licenses to do it.

Answer 6

I am dealing with the same thing....it really sucks...I cant afford a doctor or a therapist...best thing to do is to stay active and to write in a journal..it helps increase the happy chemicles in your brain and helps you vent what and why you are feeling depressed...how long have you felt depressed..if its more than two weeks...talk to your doctor..there are programs for people who can not afford things like this...good luck!

Answer 7

Find an activity to do when depressed which doesnt stress you out much. You could do data entry on your computer or maybe similar stuff, that way you could even earn some money.

Answer 8

Talk to your doctor. There are many anti-depressants on the market and they could help determine if one will help you. Therapy could also be covered by your health insurance so money may not be an issue. Good luck.

Answer 9

Start taking st. johns wort it helped me and it's natural herb,it will take a couple weeks but it's well worth it,get it at any drug store start with the 250 ml.