Ways to Overcome Depression

RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By (Guest Post) (08/21/2008) Haha. I have heard the old "snap out of it" line many many times. If only they knew... I've been controlling my depression for a few years using various different anti-depressant medications, but I have been feeling worse than ever lately. Is there anything in addition to medication that I can do (apart from seeing a therapist - which in my experience, does not help at all)? I eat healthily and do yoga to relax, but I can't seem to get it under control. It is very difficult to describe - it is a feeling of being weighted down, physically crushed by absolute hopelessness. It happens at the most random times, so I can't really identify the triggers. Please help. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post by TimothyJones (4) | (07/09/2008) Contact There are lots of self help tips which you can use and change your life, but be patience http://www.depression-guide.com/depression-self-help.htm Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By Majid (Guest Post) (12/22/2007) As far as I know, any event has two sides: dark and light. So, it's up to you to consider which one. If you let yourself to think in a negative way, you will always find something to make yourself sad and depressed. Also, actually most of the people know what things make them unhappy, but surprisingly they still do them. For me the main reason of occasional depression are sleeping late at nights which results in a idle and unhappy day, and postpone doing my works and responsibilities. At times that I had decipline in my works and sleeping I was in good mood. I believe if someone could overcome its main reasons of depressions he or she can gradually fell himself or herself into the light side of life and not only become happy but also make others happy too... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By Tom (Guest Post) (04/20/2007) Great Article. I think many useful advice is given here also at http://www.depression-treatment-guide.com Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By (Guest Post) (04/04/2007) im 17 and still suffering from depression. i have trouble sleeping at night and im not so happy at work. i like my job but my emotions are affecting me, even in school. im feeling like i have wasted alot of my high school time doing nothing. i skipped prom because of no girl to take, i missed out on senior activities such as a class trip due to my support of friends, and my number of friends dropped from 12 to 5 and the world is changing around me. im feeling down most of the time and i've had on and off depression since i was 6. my school grades went from b's to c-minuses. but when i go to college, im just hoping to start a new life and make it the best 4 years of living. i have hopes and dreams just having trouble sticking to them. i know one day i'll be out of depression for good. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post by pamphyila (468) | (03/29/2006) Profile | Blog! | Contact I have suffered from depression for years (mine is bipolar 2 - meaning mostly depressed but I can also get manic occasionally). And I have tried all sorts of medications. The recent research confirms my experience - what you have to shop around and try different medications until you get what works for you. Some may be too little (like St. John's Wort by itself) - and some may be too much - only you can tell. Be pro-active patient and find a psychiatrist who will work with you. While you are doing that also work on your general health - eating right, getting regular exercise- walking is good. I have also had success with some herbal remedies for insomnia & the use of ginseng/other adaptogens for restoring the adrenal glands and providing energy rather than caffeine. Check out Dr. Andrew Weil's approach to total health. Make sure you get all your supplements! Vit. C/Multi-vitamins. I added COQ10, 2,000 MM fish oil - I also finally stopped drinking alcohol - with the help of valerian and supplements - (I never thought I could do without to dull the terrible pain - but up on this plateau, I find I finally can - ) I also have worked on my psychological health, going to therapy, applying the 12 Steps, and doing a lot of inspirational reading. Meditation helps, and yoga or something similar. It really is a complicated process and an on-going task, like managing a condition like diabetes. No one who hasn't suffered from it can really imagine the real PAIN of depression. But know that it passes. It always passes. Once you have lived through an episode, you know you can take almost anything and it makes you stronger. I wish you all luck on your journey - (And if you are shy - the first step is to take advantage of all that the internet has to offer you by way of information and inspiration - Check out Beliefnet.com for spiritual input. There's a lot out there in cyberspace.) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post by Denise2003 (9) | (09/22/2005) Contact If you are that shy, then get someone you trust to go with you to the doctor-- but make sure you go! If you are so shy you can't tell a doctor what is going on then you need help right now! As far as St. John's Wort goes-- it is no substitute for medical care. Also, any herb strong enough to work is a DRUG-- and it is dangerous. If you can't pull out of a depression after every reasonable effort has been made then go to a doctor. Never self medicate. Don't listen to this "natural" nonsense. Deadly nightshade is "natural"; cancer is "natural"; hurricanes are "natural." Natural and safe are nowhere near to being the same thing. I have bipolar affective disorder. There is nothing in any of the advice above that can possibly be applied to a serious condition like mine. Even if your condition is much less serious, though, medicine can help-- sometimes it even seems miraculous. Just ask any of the people (a large percentage of the population, by the way) who have experienced what these miracles are like. Whatever you do, never listen to the nonsense that started this thread. People who are ignorant have no business pretending to know something. I suggest the author of that "advice" count his blessings and shut up about things he knows nothing about. Denise Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post by ThriftyFun (3744) | (09/20/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact Hi Valery, This article is from an off site author. There is a big difference between someone being a little down and clinical depression. In her defense, she does say "If you are still having problems with depression and just can't seem to rid your life of these feelings it would be advisable to visit your doctor. There could be a medical reason that is causing your depression such as prescribed medicines, menopause, or other illnesses." As far as St. John's Wort goes, it has helped a lot of people but as you say, interactions with other medications one may be taking are possible so make sure that you check with a pharmacist before taking it. For any of you that feel you may have clinical depression, please see a doctor. Take Care, Susan from ThriftyFun Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post by valery (94) | (09/20/2005) Profile | Contact Ok, boy you made me mad. I suffer from depression. Do you have any idea how easy it is for someone that does not suffer to tell me to "snap out of it", "keep positive thoughts". Do you think we want to feel like this. I suppose you haven't researched much. Clinical depression is not a bad mood you can snap out of. It is usually caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. If you are going to write about a medical issue, please, research first. And ST Johns Wort reacts very badly with alot of medicines. If anyone out there plans on using it, please for goodness sake, talk to your pharmacist. They are the experts on meds. It can render birth control usless, and interferes with antibiotics. I don't know what else. Herbs can be very dangerous. Research everything and anything you take. Valery Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By (Guest Post) (09/05/2005) St. John's Wort is an herb you can buy in capsule form that will help uplift a mood. I took it a few years ago after a tragic event in my life and it helped me keep going! I think you can buy it about anywhere...Wal-Mart or a Health Food Store. Good luck to you!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Ways to Overcome Depression Post By (Guest Post) (09/03/2005) what happens if you are toooooo shy to do any of the above? Including, but not limited to, going to the doctor? Report Spam or Abuse