overcoming depression.?

Question

Has anyone ever had to overcome depression? Do you have any suggestions for me?

Answer 1

I wish I had the answer, I've been fighting depression for at least 15 years, daily medication.

Answer 2

The best way to see mental disorders is a series of varying degrees of depression and stress. Mild stress produces an excellent person for creativity and performance. More depression saps the energy and creativity that these people once had as the leave neurosis and become bipolar. There are three levels used to describe Bipolar. Then the imbalance of chemicals made by your own brain plays havoc with the whole control system. The auto brain or lower brain can aggressively access messages that were kept from it earlier. As the depression continues and more and more logic substitutions are made the mind goes into a full psychosis where ideas are disassociated and language decays. The end result of psychosis from severe depression is schizophrenia which has been described as incurable . There are of course are always a few people who have been able to recover mental stability. The greatest learning step required for all levels of depression recovery is to see that society as two groups . Study what you group are in and stay with your own kind to find peace and happiness.

Answer 3

I have overcome severe depression before, with no medication. I am a very happy person now, but several years ago, I was saying a lot of the same things you are. I had no boyfriend ever, and everybody just seemed to push me to the side. I felt so rejected, lonely, isolated, and i felt like a burden to everyone. i felt like it would be easier if i just quit. I have to be completely honest and transparent. I genuinely don't want to shove religion down your throat at all. I promise you that. (I hate religion) But you want to know the way I did it? I was sitting on my bed, contemplating killing myself, so I asked the ceiling "God, if you're real, you are the only option I have left. If you're real, please show me that you are and help me." and you know what? he did! He answered me and gave me hope. It was actually during the rose bowl of 2001 season, on Jan 3rd 2002. I was a husker fan. they lost, but that was the most important night of my life and since then I have never been the same. Now i married an amazing guy who had the very same issues when he was a teenager, and my family is wondering how the heck i am so happy. I did show them, and you will too. And I promise you, If you kill yourself, people will miss you terribly. There are amazing things about you that whoever is rejecting you is missing out on. the things you can accomplish with your life are so big and great. and just because you may think you have reasons to feel the way you described above, there are just as many reasons to not feel that way. see below.

Answer 4

I haven't overcome it, but I am being treated for it and have been for about 10 years. It really depends on the type of Depression, not only that but the same treatment doesn't always work for everyone.
I would recommend studying your symptoms, keeping a "mood journal" perhaps, and educating yourself about depression.
Most importantly, talk to your doctor about it so you know what you are dealing with.
All the best to you, I hope you find the answers you are looking for and get the help you need.

Answer 5

Time does heal, but it also depends on how severe your depression is. If you are feeling suicidal than you need to see someone. If there is a situation in your life and you just need to get through this hard time taking medication does help take the edge off and help you get through the rough times. But the answer is yes you can overcome depression you just need to be self aware.

Answer 6

I am trying to overcome depression too. I know that it seems like its going to last forever but it won't as long as you get the help you need. Five years ago I didn't think that I would ever be out of depression but I am a lot better. Meds help and so does talking to a psychologist or group counceling.

If you want to talk more my email address is [e-mail] and aim and yahoo messenger is cec824

Things will get better. =)

Answer 7

I do have some depression. I have to work on it a lot. Doing something nice for someone else, volunteering, helps me so very much. I use music, positive thoughts, relaxation. A friend told me to take up Yoga. She said if you have a real good Yoga teacher who knows what she is doing, it can be very relaxing. But, she said some teachers aren't really that knowledgeable of the philosphy. There are also Tai Chi and Qi Gong. I think that's how you spell it. I like Qi Gong and it is very relaxing. Quieting your mind, keep from having so much chatter in your head. These Eastern practices will help for that. We constantly self talk to ourselves. Next time, say to yourself, "I wonder what I am going to think next." Then you will notice that your mind is quiet while you are listening to yourself. Music is a great mood elevator. Self Hypnosis, is good. While relaxing, count down from about 50, to 1 while inhaling and exhaling and listening to your breath. When you get through counting, use some affirmations that you have prepared ahead. Something like, "When negative thoughts come into my head, I will ignore them and replace them with a postive thought." Or, whatever you need. I know depression is difficult. Sometimes it is hereditary, sometimes it is a vicious cycle that has to be stopped by good rest and good company. Don't be a loner, be with family, neigbors, friends, church members. Help your faith grow by attending church. Base your faith on God and not yourself. You can do nothing without him. If you base your faith all on yourself, because you are not perfect, your faith in yourself, (self image...ego) goes up and down like a yoyo. Good luck. Let me know how it goes. So, your faith iORMULA is: YOU + GOD=HAPPINESS. Serve others... and....Don't forget to pray.
Jeannette

Answer 8

Wow this is tough. I was so depressed after my divorce that I lost down to a very unhealthy weight very quickly. I was put on Prozac, 10 mlg a day, and it did wonders for me. However, if you are very young, you may want to consider an alternative medication, because I heard that Prozac causes suicidal tendencies in teenagers. Anyway, anti-depressants really helped me to maintain.

Answer 9

It is very, very , very difficult to overcome without medication.
Go for walks to clear your head, take vitamins, do things that you enjoy, and block any negative thoughts from your head and replace them with something pleasant that happened.

The problem is with depression is that you withdraw from people and feel you don't belong. It's a long spiral into a dark pit...

Answer 10

You can do it. There are many ways,you need to find the best way for you. You can work-out, read, listen to music. Get inot something you enjoy. Talk with someone you trust, friend or professional. Also keeping a journal is good, getting it all out, venting. And if you have a relationship with God, that is awesome, talk with him/her. god will protect you and get you through this tough time, even if you don't think it's possible.