Been really stressed out lately, and it's getting me down.. help?
2007-02-21 05:24:27 · 6 answers · asked by Jackie D 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Before you go to a doctor, pl. try to destress through breathing, yoga, exercise etc. and also by taking B vitamins. Look at this:
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2007-02-21 05:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you need to know that I am a health professional but NOT in the mental health field. But, I have known lots of patients, friends, and family members who have struggled with depression. And, feel depressed, myself, sometimes. Depression can be fought in many ways. To a certain extent, you have to find your own way of dealing with it. And, I believe that we all are depressed some times. For me, I find that exercise helps a lot. When you exercise, the body produces endorphins and those chemicals are natural anti-depressants. Eating healthier food helps too. One thing that depresses me is my struggle with weight...so eating better, healthier foods helps fight the weight problem and therefore the depression. Is your depression profound? By that I mean are you depressed to the point of thinking about hurting yourself? If so, PLEASE seek immediate professional help. (if money is a problem, free mental health clinics should be available in your area) Your family doctor can prescribe mild anti-depressants for you too. If you are a religious person, you might find that reading some literature from your religion might help. (ex. I am a Christian and reading uplifting verses from the bible helps me)
2007-02-21 05:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by toothacres 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This could be a symptom of losing your Joy. Have you allowed stress to steal your Joy? Or, did you give it away. It normally doesn't dissapear on it's own, you choose how you handle situations, you also choose where your Joy ends up.
This may sound over simplifed, but it is true. The Bible says that the Joy of the Lord is our Strength. If you give yours away, how one earth are you going to be strong enough to fight off the spirit of depression? Take back your Joy, and resume your life!
The Joy of the Lord will be my strength,
I will not falter, I will not fade.
For He is my shelter,
I am not afraid,
The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!
2007-02-21 05:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by topsecretwrappers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
determine what is stressing you out or who. Then employ what we call coping skills. Either stay away from what is stressing you, take some quiet time on your own,play music you enjoy, or sports/exercises. It generally works. Also tell yourself you are important to you
2007-02-21 05:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by egotist61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise, talk to someone--anyone. You can even e-mail back to me. Take a bath, put on some music. Watch a good movie. Read, go for a walk---TALK!!!
2007-02-21 05:32:47 · answer #5 · answered by jeep 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It really helped me.
2007-02-21 05:31:57 · answer #6 · answered by great_business2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋