I think I am realllly depressed and will be going to dr today to see if they can help. Besides possible meds, does anyone have any other ways to help the blues...???
2007-03-14 06:34:29 · 12 answers · asked by carly s 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is excellent and helped me beat depression
2007-03-14 06:39:41 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Carly..
Ya I sure can help and would be happy to..
Been there,done that as they say..
This is from advice from my brother who is a psycho-analyst and from my personal battle with depression before..
Diet..eat healthily,take a multivitamin, and omega fish oils are helpful.
Exercise..cardio exercise like running walking cycling so on releease endorphins and help a lot..
Resist the temptation to lie in bed..get up and even go for a walk.
Dont bottle it up..tell a family member or friend how you're feeling..a problem shared is a problem halved..
Most importantly its important to get your doctor to refer you to a professional like a CLINICAL PYSCOLOGIST to discuss the condition and try to find out its cause..
NOTE I said Pyscologist NOT psychiatrist..
Pyscologists talk,explore they do Not prescribe drugs..
A pyscologist will work with u While you're on meds, IF u are, from your doctor.They're drive is to have u taking no meds.
I found cognitive therapy..keeping a diary of moods.. very useful in identifying negative thought patterns and changing them to positive ones.. we can learn to recognise and cope with stress and anxiety better..knowledge is power.
Also join a club, do something that makes u feel good to raise your confidence and self esteem
These are some practical tips I find good.
Feel free to email me if u need someone to chat to.I mean that
Good luck
Paul
2007-03-14 13:46:53 · answer #2 · answered by paulpoulboy. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Full good night's sleep every night, keeping the same bedtime and waking up time.
2. Cut out caffeine.
3. Exercising produces a natural high.
4. Yoga
5. Meditation
6. Talking about it to a friend or therapist
2007-03-14 13:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by cowabunga mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure do. i go through the same thing. alot of times my depression is caused because i don't share what is going on with other people. i suggest talking to a friend, or even someone who doesn't know you that will just listen and give feed back. and possibly help you understand some things that you don't know what to do about it. if you need anymore advise email me and i will listen all i can
2007-03-14 13:44:33 · answer #4 · answered by ACE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from depression too. and when i do. i go to the scenic lawn where all the tourist go and bring my ipod. l lay out on the lawn and listen to music with my eyes closed. i feel the air blow thru my hair, i smell the spring season and enjoy the MOMENT. its not gonna change everything but for that moment, i feel good. and more of those moments make me better. think of this... if a doctor was to tell you have a week to live,..... think of all the time you wasted feeling stressed out and sad. Are your problems minor details? think about it. if they arent then im sorry but be strong. life changes for the better if you make it. take care!
-heather
2007-03-14 13:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by moi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are diagnosed with depression, this is far more than just having "the blues" . Getting on the correct medicine and STAYING on it will change your entire outlook on the world and everything you do every day. Don't try to diagnose yourself.
2007-03-14 13:40:53 · answer #6 · answered by carnivale4ever 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well getting out in the sun can help. Talking to a counselor can help, but the medicine in conjunction with those will be the best bet.
2007-03-14 13:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by Latintweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this book, "Walking Your Blues Away" How to Heal the mind and Create Emotional Well-Being by Thom Hartmann. I just gave my copy away or I would ask for your e-mail to send you one.
2007-03-14 13:58:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, you must do everything you do not want to do. Don't want to go to work, GO. Don't want your mom to come over and visit, tell her to come. You have to force yourself to do what you would normally do because depression is a vicious cycle. You don't feel like going outside, than you gradually feel worse for not going outside....Keep your friends close and make them keep you busy. you will come through this
2007-03-14 13:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by used2bpale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stretching exercises,meditation, dancing while you sing along to a favourite song, long hot buuble baths,positive friends, ,thinking and writing down positive things about yourself=good luck, spending time with small children who are always smiling and laughing
2007-03-14 13:41:00 · answer #10 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋