I have motivation toward anything..., Do you know how to deal with depression without drugs?

Question

Its been a while that I feel like this, more than 3 years, And I dont want to go to a shrink since they put you on drugs that will make the scenario worst.

Since I suspected myself with depression, Do you know how to deal with depression without taking medications?

Thanks in advance.

Please dont suggest praying, I tried it and it didnt work.

Answer 1

Try meditation, or yoga or even prayer. But please consider seeing at least a counselor that you can talk to and maybe just being able to say what you're feeling out loud to someone will bring some relief. Also a general practitioner, a regular doctor, can diagnose your condition, and once you know what is wrong and give it a name you can more easily learn about it and deal with it. Whatever you do, don't give up. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

Lots of physical exercise will stimulate the production of endorphins in your brain. Endorphins make us feel good, or even euphoric as in the so-called runner's high.

The pursuit of activities that interest you will also stimulate endorphin production. If you like reading or gardening or beermaking or sailing, then pursuing those activities will be satisfying. More importantly it gives you an opportunity to meet other people who share these interests with you and to begin new friendships.

I don't have any other advice for you other than to suggest you take time to re-discover all the good things about you and reflect upon what you have. Simply appreciating what we have is a helpful antidote to the anxiety and depression we can develop when we focus on what we don't have or may never have. Try to live in the here and now without worrying about the past, which is unchangeable, and without concern for the future, which is unknowable.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I have Depression and have for my whole life. I am a 48 yr old single mom 3 kids. Nothing makes Depression just go away. But there are things that help you cope and thrive.
Psychiatry deals with meds, therapy deals with you.
Praying does help too. sorry but it's true.
I have been through all kinds of treatments all kinds of doctors. I am now drug free but still suffer from depression and still go to therapy. and yes when and if the struggle is harder I will take an antidepressant med. there is no magic cure , lord knows I wish there was. But there is hope .
find a good therapist . And also consider an antidepressant to help through the tougher times
good luck to you
email is ok.

Answer 4

See a counsellor. I had depression for 7 years, saw many different psychologists, psychiatrists, was on all sorts of medications: they never helped.

Since getting off meds and seeing a counsellor, things improved dramatically for me.

Counsellors do not have the authority to give you meds and most of them are against them too.

Psych's tend to label people, and too readily give out drugs, rather than helping you with your problems.

Feel free to email me, I'm more than happy to help.

Good luck. It's a lot of hard work, but if you commit yourself to it, you can beat depression.

I agree with you too... anti-depressants should be a last resort. They are far too readily given out, they numb you, so you don't actually deal with your problems.

Also, do you know WHY you are depressed? That can help greatly.

Exercise and a good diet can also help, as well as stress management.

Please email me.

Answer 5

St. John's Wort is an herbal remedy for mild depression and has been shown in studies to help. Exercising daily has been proven to lift depression - it needs to be a minimum of 30 minutes per day, of increasing length and intensity as you become more physically fit. There are, however, some brand new drugs on the market for depression which have very few side effects and do a good job. People taking the newer meds have been pleased with their effect.

Answer 6

First of all, been there, done that; sorta there again...
Drugs are definitely not the answer. Zoloft, for example, killed my sex drive...uh, "Little sexual side effects," is a complete lie. For me though...it varies from person to person.
Anyway, therapy did help me. But I stopped seeing the person. She suggested to go off Zoloft (at the recommendation of my family doctor), and I felt so much better in four weeks (except for the withdrawal symptoms!).
The best advice I have, other than getting a therapist (you'd tell him or her that you absolutely don't like the idea of putting chemicals into your body), is to find what "natural highs" make you feel good inside. Mine are climbing mountains and running. I don't know what yours are...but there's a good chance that they have something to do with physical stimulation. I also like to tan and workout. There's endless possibilities with combating depression, you just have to find out what's best for yourself.
Later.

Answer 7

i know where you are in this. i was in this place once. i didn't want to take meds to mask the way i felt, but at the same time i didn't want to feel like that anymore.

what it really comes down to, is appreciating the little things in life. that stupid email a friend sends you, or how you mom or dad always calls you to check up on you, its those little things, that really make the diffrerence when you start to see them. because right now those little things probably dont mean anything to you. but they will. talking to a friend helps. and if you think it's awkward or embarressing, then why are they you're friend? friends are supposed to be able to be the people you go to,to not feel awkward and embarressed. you can definitly function with out drugs. you just have to make your self appreciate life.

hope i helped

Answer 8

my advise to you is too join a gym and try to go atleast 3 times a week..exercise is the best thing for depression..you feel great after a good workout..it will clear your head and lift your spirits...try and stay away from people who moan alot..or other depressed people..and surround yourself with lively people who make you laugh..get decents night sleep..avoid to much alcohol as this is a depressant and can make you feel anxious and depressed..keep yourself buisy..talk about your problems to family or close friends..it helps to talk..it gets whatever is going on in your head out..treat yourself..go shopping buy yourself a new outfit..it will make you feel better..think possitive..look at the good things you have in your life..hope this helps a bit..you are doing the right thing by not taking the tablets

Answer 9

I write. I have a folder on my laptop called "journals" and I just type until I can't think of anything to type anymore. I write about my day, my friends, and my thoughts on whatever happens to come to mind. I don't pay attention to whether or not it makes sense... I just get every thought out of my head and into the computer.

It usually works for me. I hope it helps you.

Answer 10

find something you are really good at and do it...the best way to perk up when you are going thru depression is to make yourself feel better...try to find the silver lining even if it gives u a headache...i like karaoke...it takes motivation to go out and do things but when you are as determined as you seem...this should be a piece of cake...good luck!!