i have been in a lot of depresstion lately and i have tried everything to get it off my mind so what can i do to get them off my mind
2007-06-04 03:59:19 · 9 answers · asked by Jake the Great 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hey ('',)
=take a long hot (or cold) shower (calms your nerves)
=sit in the sun (releases vitamin b's)
=eat bananas! (i heard it helps)
=relax and do things (take it easy) e.g. if you're doing some paperwork, lie down and do it.
=eat healthy or however but don't starve
=grab someone close to you and give them a big hug (trust me it helps!)
=read some jokes and laugh. then share them and make everyone laugh.
=if you have a negative thought or feel upset then repeat a mantra in your head (a mantra is a positive saying or something that you love to hear)
=dont stress...breath deeply and smile
=if you're angry then punch a pillow or hold your hands and stretch them over your head.
=if you cant sleep then listening to music quietly
=dont watch depressing movies
=get a cat or any other pet! hug them ('',)
hope this helps xx good luck
2007-06-04 07:37:38 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Saммч ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal opinion is don't go on medications.
I don't know how severe your depression is but I think that everyone is being over medicated these days. It's natural to be depressed sometimes and have some ups and downs but the doctors automatically prescribe you medication as if your abnormal.
Again I'm not sure how severe your depression is but I would recommend trying other things before you let them put you on drugs. I was prescribed Paxil and refused to take it and a few months later I was fine.
I just started doing things to fill a void I felt in my life. I now volunteer for the big brothers big sisters program and it's done wonders for my life.
Just my opinion but evaluate your life and see what isn't making you happy or why you used to be happy and what has changed since then. Try to do things for you; do something your good at or volunteer for a program your passionate about. It might sound lame but it really can work.
Good luck!!
2007-06-04 11:13:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From the way you phrased the question, I'm assuming you're depressed about a person, maybe a relationship. If I'm right, things like this take time to get over. If you just want a break from thinking about all of this stuff for a while, television and movies are both pretty good mind-numbing distractions, lol. Try to hang out with your friends, go for a walk, read a book, whatever works for you. Like the other person said, I don't think you would need medication to overcome this.
2007-06-04 11:36:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the depression is situational, in other words, there has been an event of some sort that led to the depression, just talking to someone about the event will go a long way in alleviating your depression. If however, there is no apparent reason for your feeling depressed, it could be a neuro chemical imbalance in which case, medications and counselling will be required to control it.
2007-06-04 11:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depression is an illness, just like having diabetes or some other chronic disease. Frequently depression is caused by chemical imbalance in the brain or body. You need to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Your family doctor would be great for this!
2007-06-04 11:03:30 · answer #5 · answered by naniannie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor, they can help you. Or a therapist, you talk and they listen for an hour. You tell them your problems and they will do what they can to help, whether it be admit you in the mental health area, or give you antidepressants, etc. If you don't think it's that bad, do something fun! Whatever you like to do, go see a movie, talk with friends. etc.
2007-06-04 11:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Beth Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When everything fails, try God Almighty who created you and me and everybody. God loves you, and you are precious to Him. Jesus died on the Cross to save us from condemnation, and qualifying us to Heaven. Just come to Him with genuine repentance and faith, and you will have a life of peace, joy, and meaning. Life on earth is short and uncertain; Heaven is forever without end. Never, never, miss Heaven for anything in this troubled world. Best wishes!
2007-06-04 12:06:43 · answer #7 · answered by tmthyh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, or just spend some time thinking about what is depressing you and work through it. Come up with a solution and get past it.
2007-06-04 11:03:55 · answer #8 · answered by patti s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
See depression treatments/resources at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris on page 2.
2007-06-04 11:09:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋