I am always feeling low and depressed please suggest something to cheer me up?

Answer 1

Talk to someone, I don't mean a counsellor, but a friend will do. Talk about how you feel, why you think you feel like that and then do something constructive about it. Don't turn to alcohol or tablets, they're only crutches that you tend to rely on. Hope you feel happier soon.

Answer 2

Well, 1st i would listen to Generator by The Holloways. That song always makes me smile and reminds me of what i have to be happy about. Listen to your music really loud and jump up and down on your bed. Have a crazy moment every now and then and do something totally random and pointless, see the reactions you get.

Now for the serious part...
Do you feel there is a reason why you are feeling low and depressed. If there is no reason then not much is going to cheer you up and you may just get frustrated at failed attempts. Ask your parents if there is a history of depression in your family. It's an illness often caused by a lack of serotonin (the feel-good stuff your brain releases to make you happy) where you feel awful for no reason. It can ruin lives if it's not treated and it often runs in the family.
Also, how old are you? It could just be hormones making you miserable, they tend to do that.

Answer 3

I know that this is going to sound really weird but I swear it works.

I had this psychology teacher, he was a really nice guy, always happy. Never had a bad thing to say about anybody. He gave me a tool to use when I was feeling down and believe me it always works.

What you do is you go into the bathroom and look in the mirror.... You then try to imitate how you feel inside... on the outside. Make a sour face, slouch, and then start whining.... LOL. I thought that it was the silliest thing I ever tried and I started laughing hysterically.... which in turn fixed my depression... lol it is so funny when you do it.

The moral of this story is "Don't take yourself to serious" Its only life... and it sucks for all of us so you might as well smile and know that you are not alone. :)

Answer 4

This answer maybe dated, but I believe it still holds true. Don't come out until you are financially independent from your parents because you will never know how they might react. I know you are depress, believe it or not, but we have all been there and we survived. The good news is this, you are young and just starting out in life. Within a year or so, you will be in a situation where it will be OK to come out, or at least hang out with other ppl who are Gay too. When you are feeling down, just remember that you still have something to look forward to, just be patient, it will all be good.

Answer 5

Exercise lots & eat bananas - they both release chemicals that make us feel good. I'm sure there's other foods that release this chemical too but you'd have to look it up.
I would also suggest a trip to the doctor's, there may be an underlying problem & he may suggest some counselling. Try not to have anti-depressants though - they may take the depression away but they NEVER solve the underlying problem.

Answer 6

Diet and exercise play a bigger role than people think. Eat a balanced diet (take multivitamins if you need to) and make a great work-out CD that you can take to the gym a couple times a week. I guarantee you'll start feeling better in a couple of weeks.

Answer 7

Have lunch at a really nice restaurant after you've gone shopping and bought lots of nice new clothes and shoes. Have some nice cocktails and have a taxi, or a limo take you home. When you get there, have a nice hot tub and smoke a joint, then try on the new shoes for your hubby (or boyfriend)...sans clothes! I guarantee you will feel MUCH better.

Answer 8

Have you tried depression medication? If you have and that didn't work maybe you could take walks in the spring and look at flowers or get a kitten. Sorry I can't help anymore than that.

Answer 9

well this will sound real crazy but some food have chemicals that cheer u up eg bananas ..i wld try a diet change.......u dont say a lot abt ur social life but cld be handy to see ur mates more or start a hobby eg dancing classes or swimming...exercise also help in releasing hormones that cheer u up....if u think its clinical depression though i wld advise u to see ur doctor to be assessed and maybe started on anti depressants.....good luck

Answer 10

Try taking a herbal remedy called St Johns Wort, I get the blues when the evenings draw in and we get less sunlight so I start taking St Johns Wort about the start of November and continue through to April and leave off taking it through the summer.....It works for me and I know others who find it beneficial too........it gives you a feeling of well being which just takes the edge off things .......