How do i deal with depression without a doctor?

Question

I hate my life. I hate my job. I have a million bills pileing up. I'm only 20 years old i live with my parents. I have so many regrets. So many that i cant deal with. Everything hurts. I cry everyday. I have had a few guys in my life do nothing but hurt me. People i trusted did nothing but hurt me. I just dont know how to deal with it anymore. Its effecting my life. I cant go to work sometimes. I stay in bed all day. I have a really hard time falling asleep. And when i do fall asleep i stay asleep for 10-15 hours. I just dont know what to do.

Answer 1

Aaw Sweetie, I completely understand how you are feeling because Ive been there. Seeing a therapist for cognitive behavior therapy would really be the best thing to do,for now here are some things you can do without a therapist You dont have to let this depression ruin your life.Its not easy but you have to be very proactive about this.Everything will be okay.

Exercise(very important) because several studies have found that exercising is as effective as antidepressants (Try renting or buying a fitness dvd that you think you'll enjoy or may be joining a fitness class)

try yoga and belly dancing(makes you feel sexier)

Fish oil(omega-3s may have the same affect as antidepressants) try omega-3 supplements and eat salmon.

Try to do some volunteer work. Helping others can make you feel very good about yourself.

meditation and prayer(going to church is helpful to me) You are pretty young so maybe you'd be interested in attending a church youth group at a local church. Its great to have a support group.

It really helps to talk to a close supportive friend about your feelings

Dont concentrate on your problems and things you hate. Try to stay positive.

Try to take walks at least twenty minutes a day.

Try learning new skill or doing relaxing activities(try something like a pottery class)

Laugh!!!( rent some really funny movies)

Take care and God bless you

Answer 2

I have been suffering from post partum depression for the past one year when I gave birth to a baby boy. I couldn't stop thinking about how my husband loves him more than me and how things might be better if he wasn't born at all. Thus, I stayed away from him because I knew that I might do something I will regret for the rest of my life.

Almost instantly I went to a therapist and convince them that I need help. Among other things, I've tried herbal supplements and other book to treat depression but nothing works like the Depression Free Method. So now I'm proud to say I'm one of the happiest mother in the world. My husband loves us both very much and I thank the Lord for the blessing he gave us.

Depression Free Method?

Answer 3

Take little steps towards feeling better, and just don't stop moving forward.
Get up every morning (don't stay in bed).
Get plenty of sunshine (this can have a major affect on your mood).
Exercise regularly.
Don't dress in all gray or black; colors can positively affect your mood.
Cut back on caffeine and sugar. (Slowly, though).
Eat healthy, and drink plenty of water.
Start reading comics, watching funny movies, or doing anything else that makes you laugh.

You can also try learning about cognitive-behavior therapy.

Answer 4

yeah, it's hard, i can understand. you just have to realize that a lot of people go trough this. and a lot people overcome it and become happy. you just have to be strong. i know it's easier said than done, but just try to take one step a time. the thing is you feel so depressed that you think you can't do anything and don't have energy for it. but just try to fix 1 thing, even if it's very small thing..start with that and you will se that you will feel much much better. and then you will be encouraged to fix all your problem. just remember to stay strong.

Answer 5

A positive outlook will allow you to cope with your problems more effectively. Learn to laugh at the ridiculousness of your situation, for in the final analysis, 99% of your worries are silliness. What else can you do but laugh at the folly of it all? Look at the successes in your life and focus on pleasant memories (not all of your life has been a failure and a bummer). And hey, you're not in jail and you have your health, so you have all you need to slowly wend your way out of the forest you have become lost in.

Answer 6

first of all, find another job that will interest you. maybe a change of career will help. after that you can look for a place of your own if you wanted to. leave your past life and live a new life. there is no use in looking back in the past. instead, look for tomorrow and don't lose hope. talk about your problems to people who can relate to what you're going through. be determined to make that change in your life. this is your life and you're responsible for it. get to know a guy more before jumping into a relationship. we hurt, we cry because most of the times of our own doing.

clean up your life one by one and take care of yourself. you can do it.

Answer 7

instead of taking the time to write a list of what you hate.
write a list of what you have: at least you have a job, at least your parents let you live with them even though you're over 18.

sweetie, you have lots to be thankful for. its all a matter of perception.
right now you just seem discontent. being discontent is great cause it makes you strive to do more, if ur not lazy. Columbus was discontent. look what he found. do things you normally wouldnt do. like go to school. hang out with a different crowd. do opposite of what you normally do.

Answer 8

I found out that depression, fear, paranoia, loneliness, deception, etc. are all TRICKS OF THE DEVIL. He knows that if he can wisper in your ears and convince you of at least one of these things, he can get you to feel another. God, on the other hand... wants you to have peace, love, and continment becuse He loves you and made you in His image and in His likeness. This is why it is important for us to read the Holy Bible daily and pray to God for His understanding. Just think about the good things you've ever experienced in your life. God has something better than that for you if you fall in love with Him like He fell in love with you. There is a verse in the Bible that tells us our eyes have not seen,nor ears heard neither has it entered in the minds of man the things God has in store for those who love Him. This lets me know we can't even imagine what good things God has for us if we just wait on Him, obey Him and trust Him. He's longing for you to come to Him right now. Talk to Him(God) tell Him all about what ever it is that bothers you. I promise if you'll wait for God to answer you, you'll feel a lot better about yourself and life. I know because I used to be that way too.

Answer 9

Please go see a doctor !! He can prescribe something to help you steady up. I have been where you are and you have to think about your quality of life , or lack of it. You don't have to go through life like that so don't. See the doctor for help.

Answer 10

talk to sombody like a therapist or psychologist.write down your thoughts. try to accomplish things that u think will make u happy. jus don't sit here feeling sad. cause dat won't do any good.i understand wat ur going through but i still kept on trying because i felt like i had a purpose for living and me being depressed hurts everyone around me. so write down wat is wrong and on another paper write down how u can change all those things to make you feel better. life is short so live it to the fullest no matter wat u are going through. every bad thing that happens makes a way for an even greater thing to occur. please take this into consideration