2007-09-10 14:50:44 · 8 answers · asked by 2c35 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Every body's diff but here's me.
Fresh air. Get out & walk & listen to the birds sing. Smile at ppl. Get out of the house twice daily, no excuses.
Hang out w your friends. Don't avoid them. Confide in them.
Check out your environment. Do you have enough windows. Do you have icky green walls. Do you live or work under fluorescent lights (that's a biggie).
Do you eat a lot of sugar
I gave up on meds because I didn't like having a chemical personality. My thoughts are with you.
Don"t listen to the idiots who tell you to put one foot in front of the other.
Do you like yourself
2007-09-10 15:07:04 · answer #1 · answered by Just Tink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was going through this a few years ago I was told to do some walking. Endorphins that are released when you exercise is the best way to treat depression without medication. I can only say from experience that it worked. I only went for a half an hour walk everyday and in no time I was feeling much better.
2007-09-10 15:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by melbot82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally have been fighing depression with out meds for about 7 years. I get up and take a shower every day, make sure I eat right, and get out of the house even if just for a ten minute walk.
2007-09-10 14:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Tasha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When depression hits, find something to do, eaither art, playing music, (happy Loud music). If water (lake, pond, stream) is easy to get to, go there, and listen to nature. It will give a calming affect, to slow you down on your thoughts.
I have fought depression since I was 13, I'm now 54, and no meds. I always think of the ones around me, and how much they mean to me, if the killing myself thoughts, try to sneak in. I think of my Husband, and kids, Sisters, Brothers and so on. What would happen if I was gone. Wasn't pretty. I would bring more misery than it was worth.
So I decide I won't give up.
Find what is important to you, and keep it very close to your heart, when depression starts, so do your thoughts of that something special.
2007-09-10 15:05:30 · answer #4 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Cognitive therepy, its been proven by the APA to be more effective then medication and twice as effective when done in conjunction with medication.
2007-09-10 15:00:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Walking outdoors.
2007-09-10 15:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i wish i had a more professional answer, but get social, join a sport/club.
2007-09-10 14:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by kayla.(: 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Accupuncture, but find a good practicioner.
2007-09-10 14:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋