im so sad and depressed, cant live like this, what should i do?

Answer 1

go see a doctor about depression.

Answer 2

Depression is not an easy thing, but it can be beaten. The first thing is realize that there is an answer, and people who tell you to suck it up and quit whining are jerks who have no clue. However, you do need to find the strength to look for the answer. Some of it can be modified by diet and excercise, some of it needs professional counseling. I prefer not to use psychoactive anti-depression drugs, but some people need a little space where they can clarify their thought processes. Do not just go on drugs, and think they are the only answer, the cure is to change your thinking/behavior. Finding a qualified counselor who can help will be key, don't just rely on your general practitioner physician, who has very little training in this. For me, a counselor that teaches cognitive behavioral therapy was the key. Such a person won't let you whine on and on about how bad you were treated as a child, but instead will give you real tools to change your method of dealing with yourself and the world. If you can't find someone to help, at least read the book Feeling Good by David Burns, it deals with cognitive behavioral therapy. If you are a women, sometimes hormones can play a big role; finding a naturopathic physician who can counsel you on diet and lifestyle, as well as hormone testing and adjustment can really help.

You can't beat depression all by yourself, but you can beat it if you accept that there's an answer.

Answer 3

I hope you cheer up soon!! For depression, clinical depression not to be confused with depression, there are medications you can take such as prozac or cymbalta and so on. There are also herbal remedies such as St. John's Wort (check it out at your local health food store!!) Then there are ways to treat depression that are centuries old and worked long before the anti-depressant medication was approved by the FDA. For example, setting small achievable goals every day and accomplishing them helps cure depression. Also lots of sulight and nature walks in parks or a trip to the beach is theraputic. A controversial way which is probably not the best way is sweets. Lots and lots of icecream, chocolate cakes which may make you feel wonderful immediately haven't proved successful in the long-term. Good luck!!!

Answer 4

When I was really depressed, I found that I isolated myself. I stayed alone in my room, and had as little contact with others as possible. What got me out of it, much to my amazement was exercise! When I started going for walks, bike riding and swimming, I started feeling better.

Depression can also be a serious medical problem. There are various peer counselors who you can talk to. There is a 12 Step program called Emotions Anonymous which will give you folks to talk to. IF this has gotten to the point where it interferes with your daily life, IE: you don't go to school or work, you no longer get pleasure from things that used to bring you pleasure, etc. Then see a medical doctor. They can prescribe meds which will make you feel better.

Answer 5

If you are thinking of suicide call 911 now and tell them! Don't wait and don't do that either! Depression is a serious problem but you can get help. You can drive yourself to emergency if you think you are not safe and don't want to call 911.
But you do need to see a DR. You can start with regular DR. But need to find a mood disorder specialist!

If you have an i pod. search I tunes for podcasts and audio books on depression there are some good programs on how to help end your depression. Meditation is really good as well. And you should also find a support group to join locally.

Answer 6

Get in shape. It will bring up your mood so much. You'll have get about 1/2 hour of exercise 4 days a week, but you should see a difference by the second week. If you don't want to leave the house, get an exercise bike or workout video and listen to music to get you motivated. It's probably the last thing you feel like doing right now, but it works.

If it doesn't work for you after 2 weeks, try to see a doctor.

Answer 7

This is an answer I gave another with depression. I hope there may be something in it you can use... Good Luck, Love!
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If you are looking for a quick fix for depression, I don't know if there is one without drugs… but I truly understand the need. I am also bipolar. With ADD, remembering my medication was a real dilemma. Tired of the struggle, I read that people taking an active role in their recovery had a greater chance of healing, so I began a search. The solutions were not immediate cures. They take time and continued effort, but my depression has diminished greatly. I still have difficult times. But they don't linger anymore.

First, I examined my thinking. This turned out to be a multipart issue. First, I had to consider what I thought and listened to, i.e., what I fed my mind; music, movies, friends, books. Was the input positive or negative/productive or destructive? I used to watch and listen to the news, sad songs, dramas, and people with negative opinions. I quit reading and watching the news, changed my music, watched more comedies and inspirational movies, and started reading stories that inspire me! That helped greatly.

Next, I realized my thoughts were molded from birth, and forgave those who taught me (they were also taught). Blame is pointless; forgiveness, EVERYTHING. I discovered sometimes we must remove ourselves from the negative stimulus, especially when people try drawing us back to old patterns. Change frightens them. It is scary because we become a different person. Sometimes friends and even family no longer play a part in our new life. I found myself grieving my change for awhile because I didn't seem to fit in anywhere. But it passed and I discovered new friends that inspired, rather than drained. Family can learn acceptance and may even change too, because you've set an example.

This next part is most important; the way I saw myself. I was in an abusive relationship and told many lies about who I was; pessimistic… violent… a bad mother… After 20 years of this, I lost myself. I no longer knew who I was! My confidence was gone; shattered. I couldn't believe friends and family when they said I was a good person. All the good I'd done in my life dissolved into a dismal haze.

A book that helped change my life (I think it was How We choose To Be Happy) said if you want to know who you are, just look at your friends. Happy people don't hang out at the gloomy club. I had some very good, kind, positive friends (I had been cut off from). I realized I Wasn't bad. I also discovered that if I didn't like something about myself, I could change it! Just because I didn't like something about myself didn't make me a bad person. It just made me Human and fallible.

Then there were all my self-help books and meditations. Meditation took time and patience, but I found it really helped. Now I can get lost in it for hours. I also found spirituality. Another book said anything you ask God (or The Universe) is answered. All you have to do is learn to listen. Answers come from everywhere (books, songs, children, movies, sudden thoughts…). We just need to pay attention. I found this to be very true.

And I discovered that everything is made up of energy. I learned to release the negative energy and draw in the positive, literally. It has helped greatly. The combination of these things has helped me change my life, which seems to have inspired others around me to change their lives too. We are all connected. We touch lives, even when we are unaware. I invite you to try any or all of these things. If you truly seek an answer, you WILL find your solution, Love. May you find what you are looking for. Good luck and may God bless.

Answer 8

what's your situation?? i feel depressed also...there are days that i'm okay , but most days i am pretty f'd up. DONT KILL YOURSELF. i feel like doing that at times, but you never know what the next day would be like and the day after that and so forth. get your life together. get good positive friends. that helps alot, it does help me. spend time with yourself if you have to. go for a nice long walk with your ipod and cry, scream until you feel better. music really helps me out. it's therapy for me. if you really feel sad/depressed go see a doctor. in my opinion, they really don't do s**t for me...i've been to so many and here i am....still depressed. this is the advice i can give you for now.if you need someone to talk to, which also helps.. give me a holla anytime. hope you feel well.

Answer 9

Why are you sad, depressed, what is making you feel this way. There is something at the root of your feelings, it may be something you are not even aware of yet. You have to face your fear and find out what is causing your pain, then you can find peace. Pray to the Lord Jesus Christ and He will answer your prayer.
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Answer 10

As others suggested, see a doctor/psychiatrist immediately. For now, just have an overripe banana or pineapple to boost your serotonin levels. Have chocolate milk at night and go for a short walk just before bedtime.

Answer 11

sad and depressed???? hmm..... first, go the bathroom and watch yourself in the mirror. second, examine yourself. notice if there is something in you that looks so different. if not, think again. if yes, tell your parents about it. they might help you solve whatever problems you had. Lastly, if you have noticed within yourself that you are only lonely coz people around you are ignoring you, why don't you spin around.... hmmm... at least 10 times and then, laugh aloud until they notice your acts!......