I need help dealing with my depression.?

Question

I want to give up if you know what I mean. Please help if you think you can.

Answer 1

-first, don't give up. that's not something you can fix if it turns out you don't like that option after a while.
-secondly, talk to your doctor to see if a physical problem or a drug reaction (prescription or otherwise) could be the cause. some physical illnesses such as chronic fatigue or lyme's disease, could be the cause of depression like symptoms. also, add and depression can mask as one another.
-barring physical illness, ask for your physician to recommend a psychologist, psychiatrist (the latter prescribes drugs) or another specialist who can help you work out your feelings of depression. if you are in a school or college, use their counseling services.
-i recommend, too, finding a creative outlet through which you can work out your feelings in a non-destructive way. don't be put off by recent news events that had this guy doing very depressing and disturbing creative work as a "sign" he was going to do something bad. many artist, musicians, writers. etc. use these creative talents as outlets of negative feelings and don't harm anyone. if all artist and writers and musicians who did negative, disturbing works were considered bad, there would have never been a hp lovecraft, an emperor, a brom or a giger, a jerry cantrell or many many others. if you're not sure if you have a talent in art or writing or music, use them anyway. no one needs to see the stuff-it's object is to channel negative feelings into something creative.
-get into a group of people that encourage positive progress in yourself. as i said before, self esteem only can truly be built from the positive feelings you get from positive achievement. go to weight watchers if you are overweight, for example, or a school or workplace sports team or to a local writing or artists' group. depression support groups are definately good-anything that allows you to not feel like you are alone in this is good. stay away from sororities and fraternities, though-the hazing silliness can be detrimental-stress, the silly nonsense to prove you are a sycophant enough to get in, the potential hazing, etc is not what you need-trust me. besides, they will get in the way of other things. alot of folks abide by church groups, so that could be an option as well.
-do NOT be afraid to talk to your professor or teacher over such matters as test anxiety. they at worst will be silly, but more often than not, they will be able to help you in some fashion. do NOt be afraid to ask others for help. those who ridicule you for doing so are not friends. those who reach out to you and aid you are. but keep in mind that you might need others to help you along the path of recovery, so don't be afraid to ask them so they know you need that extra help.
-if you are in a bad job that is triggering depression, there's some things you can do. the best is quit. no job is worth it. but if you can't quit because of other obligations, try these:
1. find and talk to a counselor at work, if they are available
2. leave your work problem or school problems at work or school. i used to work at a lousy job in atlantic city and to help me let go of issues i had at work, i would tell myself every night or every morning as i got into my car that the bridge coming into ac was where i would stop thinking about everything bad at work. find a physical boundary and say "when i leave work or school, i will stop thinking about what happened at work that was bad at this point. i will not think about work the rest of the journey home".
3. find the things at work you enjoy and focus on those things as your reason for working.
i hope this is of some use to you.

Answer 2

The first thing I do, is look to see if there is a cause. Something other then a chemical imbalance. Usually it is something that the person either is, or isn't doing, and this simple change can make a huge difference. Sometimes it's just a matter of focusing on something you do well. Sometimes it's simply a matter of helping others and seeing how happy that makes them. The bottom line though amigo, is what you fill your heart and mind with. If you feed it with junk, then you will find that depression looms because you are not treating yourself healthy. Just like when one eats junk food all the time, and avoids healthy food choices. The bottom line though, how is your walk with God? Are you doing all to bring Him glory? Are you allowing Him to work in and through you? Or are you blocking him by your choices? if I didn't know you personally, I wouldn't ask these questions, but I know you, and I know where your problems begin. Once you get rid of the junk, and focus on the healthy, things will turn around. If there is a Celebrate Recovery program in a Church near you, I strongly suggest you start attending. You will find that it will be a big help.

Answer 3

Most depression is physiological and thus needs medical attention. Despite the stigma that the layperson feels about medicating for depression, it is the answer for most people. It can make all the difference in a person's life - including whether or not you want to live a life. First, see a family doctor - then ask for a referral to a specialist if you're not confident of the family doctor's ability to diagnose your physiological med need. If the meds that are prescribed do not make an apparent difference within 4-6 weeks, seek professional counselling help. Good Luck - help is definitely out there.

Answer 4

Yes I know what you mean by giving up. Been there, did that.

But..... I got lucky. Friends, associates, and well wishers finally convinced me that I was depressed and should seek help. When I did, I came to find out that I have had bouts of depression for several years. Mine was caused by what is known as PTSD (Post traumatic Stress Disorder). I walked into a mental hospital and committed myself. I am not totally over the disorder, but I am better.

My only advise is to seek help. Call, go, do what ever it takes to see a professional and get help. It is better then suffering alone. Understanding what is wrong with you is half the road to recovery.

Answer 5

Don't give up and go get some help. There are so many resources out there that can and will help with depression. Find a good doctor that will listen, take their time with you and diagnose you properly. I've dealt with depression for many years. It's hard to get up and actually get the help but once you do your whole outlook on life will change for the better.

Answer 6

Get help....I have depression also. But mines not real bad. I take Lexapro which helps me feel better. I also find time for myself. Like I might take a bubble bath then go read for a little while. That way I can have time to reliaze and think about the day. Then I keep a journel which lets me write down how I feel and helps out a ton.

Answer 7

I worked in a psychiatric hospital for years and never met a true suicidal person. Suicides don't tell, they just do it. They want to live differently or better. Type in your search engine two things; depression test and Holmes Reye Stress Test. This might lead you to the reason you are depressed. Also see your doctor, a low thyroid can cause depression. If you have been depressed for some time you need to work fast to save yourself-do it as if you were your best friend. If you discover you need meds. take them, it beats the alternative.

Answer 8

I have suufered for years with Anxiety, OCD and clinical depression we all feel like that, you must find a DR. it is not scary or intimidating there are so manys things you can get to help you now, Don't give up....

Answer 9

Talk to a close friend or a family member about your issue,pray to your God,or see a psychologist.

Figure out what you are depressed about and talk to someone I'm sure they will help.As you open up more when you are talking to someone you will get better.Then you can do the thing you use to love doing.

Answer 10

I have been there too. And I have managed to overcome it with a lot of work on my thinking. I highly recommend the book YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE by Louise Hay. If you can't go buy the book, then just IM me and I'll try to talk to you about it some myself. I am always happy to help someone if I can. [e-mail]