How To Fight Extreme Depression?

Question

I am 23 years old and I have been fighting depression for about 10 years now. I feel like many things in my life should be different, many outcome's I should've taken different route's and always find myself in this situation. I have a happy surrounding and shouldn't be like this, but it comes on a nightly basis and I dont share it with anyone.

Answer 1

I am a psychiatrist and treat people with depression every day. I suggest you see either your primary care doctor, or a psychiatrist as soon as possible. They can interview you in a detailed manner and determine what is really going on. There is excellent treatment for depression if in fact that is what you have. You can also attend a program called "emotions anonymous". It is a 12 step program similar to Alcoholics anonymous where alcoholics go for recovery. However emotions anonymous is for people with emotional difficulties such as you have. You can find their number from 411. If you don't have a doctor look on-line for the county mental health program where ever you live and call them. Also their is a nation wide program called DBSA (Depressive and Bipolar support Alliance). They have a lot of resources and can help.They usually have resources and can direct you further. It will not do you any good to just keep it to yourself. You owe it to yourself to find out what is going on and seek help. Depression is very treatable,and you can feel good again. Good luck.

Answer 2

You may have a true chemical imbalance. If no matter what you do, you feel really bad, then, you must change the mind to feel better.

I do not always suggest medications, but it is possible that this is really what you need. In addition, to seeing someone that can prescribe something different or new for the depression try some intermediate mind saving techniques.

Sleep deprivation can help with depression short term. Stay up all night and don't sleep all day..do it a couple of times and you may feel better. (there is documented evidence that this can help.)

Do things that increase the endorphins in your body. Exercise intensely. Regularly. Even if you don't feel like it. Just do it and you can get through this mood tonite and over time.

Also, try traveling or getting in a new environment. Perhaps you need change.

Of course, nothing fixes anything easily. But I have lived with my moods for longer than 10 years, more like 25. It is hard, but learn to know what sets off these moods and setbacks for you. Don't forget once you figure it out...write it down if you have too.Then stick with the changes you need to feel better. Don't rely on anyone to help you...you could get let down (like in love or whatever).

Depression and not sharing it with anyone is a common combination. Perhaps finding a buddy to talk too that shares a similiar misery could help. Not comiserating...but just sharing with a soul mate. or sorts.

Don't regret. It doesn't help. Try reading enlightening books or philosophy. Many have our same problems. Try: Siddartha by Herman Hesse....or other positive journey books. They can help.

good luck buddy. you aren't alone.

Answer 3

The best thing in the world right now is that you know you are suffering for some unknown reason. Now you can begin to help yourself pull out of this and start coping. I would not be afraid to say that millions of people go to bed tonight feeling depressed and not understanding what to do about it. One thing you should do is forgive yourself and dont look back. Give yourself a new chance at a new life. If you need medication then get it. If you need an anonymous support group then let me know.. I too have suffered from depression for years and I find talking to people that cant see meis always a big help. I belong to a great online support group.

Answer 4

The Same Thing Happen's To Me, But It's Not An Extreme Depression , Unless Your Thinking Suicidal, Now Their Is Something Wrong With You. I Think It;s A Way Of You Telling Yourself What You Need To Do To Better Yourself, At Least That's What I Think About When I Can't Sleep For 2 To 3 Day's Right. Get A Girlfriend Or A Friend And Relieve Yourself, Tell Them About Your Problems, Don't Keep The Problem's To Yourself, That Will Make Things Even Worst!. They'll Understand And Will Listen To You.Believe Me

Answer 5

I heard that if you don't get enough sunlight then it can cause you to get depressed. Also excersizing and seeing results gives you some self satisfaction. Good nutrition is important too.

I was pretty depressed alot of the time up until a week ago when I got in a car wreck (car was totaled). I'm fine although I do have a black eye still lol. Me and my buddy were always getting drunk ALL the time and just wasting our lives away basically before that. It took the trip into the hospital and all the comments about how I'm lucky to be alive to make me realize that what I have really wasn't that bad and that I should take life more seriously.

I'm trying to get myself fit now and always trying to find things to do to keep myself occupied.

Life's too short, get out there and enjoy it dammit!

Answer 6

Over the last five years I had begun to have increasingly withdraw into a downward spiral of depression..

But now with the method I can fully focus my energy and thoughts into a decisive line on how to make my life better constantly. And it works like magic! I'm beginning to attract people to me once again and things have just been looking up since then.

Helping you eliminate depression?

Answer 7

The only thing that finally worked for me was seeing a doctor and getting on meds. My serious depression started at around 13 but I had a lot of anger/mood issues even before then. I didn't get proper treatment until I was 28 because I kept thinking it was going to eventually just 'go away' on it's own as I got older. It only got worse and more psychotic. My depression kept me from doing so many things I wanted to do. I even dropped out of college after 4 months because of it and my terrible anxiety. Get to a doctor. You shouldn't be living like this. As I got older, my thoughts of suicide were more frequent since I felt like I was wasting more and more of my life. I figured I really had to finally kill myself because I couldn't bear the thought of 'missing out' on anything else. I'm on 30 mgs of Lexapro and 1.5 mgs of Klonopin now and I feel MUCH better. Compared to other 'normal' people, I'm still considered 'depressed' but it's the best I've felt in over 15 years so to me, it's great now! I only think about suicide a few times a week now, rather than every 20 minutes...

Answer 8

Your problems are basically no problem,you have created/thought of all these.Think positive and look forward and proceed.With studies , music,sports and other activities can be continued .It is foolish to think that only you need to be a book worm and nothing can be done along with studies.If you have the will you find a way out.All depend on you only.Weeping will not solve your problem.Regarding affair or love, none can advise till you or your lover understand.

Answer 9

If it's severe, you need to be on medication so you can function.. Exercise is another thing good for depression,but if your to depressed to exercise, the meds might help for a while.. Maybe you need to not have so many expectations for yourself. Sometimes perfections have bouts with depression. One thing you might consider is getting involved with a group or see a therapist. One on one or group therapy will help out. Your smart enough to realize there is a problem.. Good luck'

Answer 10

So..what is that you really want? If you have money, a good family, and close friends, then what's bugging you? Are you bored? Maybe you're lonely? I'm depressed because I'm lonely. i think the main reason people become depressed is because they lose faith in themselves and they stop trying to get what they want. Figure out what you really want and aim for it. Don't give up. Ever.