1) Exercise.
2) Maintain a healthy diet.
3) Maintain sleep hygiene. Sleep enough, but not too much, and do it regularly.
These are the basics, and all supported by research.
4) Maintain a social network.
5) Regularly engage in activities you enjoy. Develop and practice new activities you enjoy.
6) Avoid decisions that will severely limit your opportunities to follow #1-5.
2007-11-01 06:01:32
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answer #1
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answered by Buying is Voting 7
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Depression is brought on by lots of things, some times we can't help the anxious feelings, there are several types, or categories of depression. Even active, social people have depression, usually caused by a chemical imbalance. Write out a list of things that give you the depressed feelings, and go about a real effort to change them..If this doesn't work there are support groups were you can talk about how you feel and why, next go to a reliable physician and get an evaluation, there are medications that help. Good luck to you.
2007-11-01 06:11:04
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answered by moonnightsoar 2
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That depends. Do you have a family history of depression? If you do, go to your doctor and learn some of the signs of depression so that if you do have an episode you know that you are having an episode instead of beating yourself up about it. If you do get depression, it's not so bad. I have it and have had it since I was 16 and I take Prozac everyday. It helps me control my emotions.
On the other hand if you don't have a family history of depression, don't worry. Just stay positive and don't be too hard on yourself when you make a mistake. Don't expect too much out of yourself either, you are only human like the rest of us. Be realistic and stay positive and you are sure to avoid depression. Good luck. If you every want to talk you are more than invited to email me. :)
2007-11-01 06:03:43
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answer #3
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answered by LeAndra 4
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ummm... u sound depressed.. don't u? Well, all the things that I wanna told u to do was already here.. So, I just wanna remind u:
1. not to take alcohol, smoke or something like that.
2. Do your hobby or if u working u should talk a lot with ur office staff and get yourself busy..
3. u can ask your best friends or special person going out with u..
4. Eat something sweets (it'll make u happy & feeling younger) icecream, chocolate or else..
5. Avoid staying alone (it will make u thinking more & more)..
6. Playing games, watching tv, movies, chatting, go out for a walk, or exercising..
7. Aromatheraphy (u can buy fragrance candles and lit it on when ur sleep.. it'll keep u calm)
8. Maintain ur body healthy : (take ur bath with aromatheraphic scent in your bathroom.. gentle yourself)
9. Close your eyes when u were thinking ur problems and try to stimulate it as other things so that u won't get depressed.
10. Talk to me... *lol Joking
2007-11-01 06:33:56
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answered by Rose N 2
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It all depends on why you are depressed. I was depressed b/c I was in a bad auto accident where the person who was at fault died. It was really hard b/c I saw it & I felt it. I grieved alot, couldn't eat, sleep or work. So I went to a psychologist & talked to him. He recommended my doctor to prescribe me some anti-depressants & some sleep medicine. I took the medicine as directed & visiting w/him 4 times. And now it's been 2 months after I stopped both & I am just fine again. This may be something you need. Good luck & prayer also helps a great deal.
***EDIT*** This is for "July" who said depression is a sign of weakness.....apparently "July" has never experienced anything severe enough to cause depression...everyone needs to keep in mind depression comes in all forms.
2007-11-01 06:08:19
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answered by Jay 2
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Stop using any inebriating substances (IE alcohol,cocaine etc) if you are. Exercise and eat healthy, try to find a therapist. See your family doctor; that person can recommend antidepressants. There are also naturopathic herbs,such as nux vomica (go to a health food store), just to mention one. Meditation, yoga can be helpful. You might want to check out an Ayurvedic medicine (look it up on the net). And finally, and this is really important, remove yourself from the people or situation that is depressing you. Depression is a serious and major illness. Don't let it go unaddressed; it can ruin your health and kill. Look on the net and read more. I know people who've been there and it ain't easy to beat clinical depression.
2007-11-01 06:17:12
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answered by le miccrlc 2
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Surround your life with happy-positive people, always look on the bright side of every situation, make sure your getting plenty (full 8 hours) of sleep everynight- lack of sleep contributes to depression.
Sunlight and exercise help the brain function at a higher level & will make you overall feel more energetic/happier. If you ARE depressed- you should seek help and talk to a doctor, counselor, or therapist. Theres even medicine that can help you to NOT be depressed. I hope i helped!
2007-11-01 06:09:40
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answer #7
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answered by ERiKA ! 3
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2016-05-16 04:14:08
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answer #8
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-10-03 02:36:32
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answer #9
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answered by ? 4
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Meds?
Therapist, but honestly most of them DONT seem to help anyone.
Take yoga no matter if ur a girl or a guy, alright?
Being depressed is NOT a good thing either, Just color, have some fun you know be a kid again, that is if you have enough time sometimes to do so.
Im sorry for you though, I know how being depressed feels badddd.
2007-11-01 06:03:37
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answered by TTC #1 hoping for 2009 baby! 4
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