What are good ways for dealing with depression?

[Kanchii]

Hey fellow anime loving geeky girl, here are my tips. I've battled with depression a lot too.
On a nice day, get put on your swimsuit and go outside and sunbath (wear sunscreen!). While you're out there, try to clear your mind of everything and just float in the sunshine. Imagine its filling you with healing, positive energy of the world. Then try to feel the earth around you, and listen to the birds and stare at the clouds. Wow. I'm so Pagan. AHAHA but really it helps!

If your room isn't 100% organized or clean, try going through your stuff and getting rid of old clothes or toys or whatever you don't need/want anymore. After I cleaned out my closet the other day I felt like a weight was off my shoulders, so much junk in my room, even though it was where I couldnt see it! I felt awesome after it was out. I'm going to go through my drawers this weekend and do the same thing if I have the time.

Play DDR!

 

[Sequin]

I am so sorry you are having to go through these feelings. Seeing a doctor about it is not a weakness, and it can help. Many Many people battle with depression, and sometimes it comes down to needing outside help. For me, I have my dogs and friends I have made because of the dogs. One of my dogs in particular is my 'therapy' dog - I am pretty sure we are nearly bonded at the hip; she follows me everywhere and I love her more than I have ever loved a pet. Being able to identify things that are positives no matter how small in our daily lives helps too. Sometimes it takes a bit to think of something good about a day - and sometimes it is no more than 'the sun peeked out from behind the clouds for 30 seconds today' - but it is Something. And it gets you thinking about more positive things. Don't give up your running - maybe find a 1/2 marathon or other similar race to run locally and train for that upcoming event. That will give you a goal to work towards and make you feel good when you have reached your goal. Look for ways you can help out in your community; help neighbors, bake something for someone, volunteer, clean the house, etc. Even if it seems others don't appreciate your efforts you know you did something good and the right thing. Make your bedroom an oasis and a safe place, clean out clutter, donate unused items to charity, paint a new soothing color that you love, etc etc etc. Find positive healthy things that in their own small way bring you pleasure. Even if it is as small as buying a new bar of soap that smells delightful to you, or picking a dandelion and enjoying its bright yellow cheerfulness. All the little things will add up and bring you joy and contentment - soon your tears will be a thing of the past.

And you always have us here on BYC!!!

 

[geebs]

Get outside...Into the sun... avoid corn... Get some sublinguel vitamin B-12 and get some D-3... 10,000 IU. Sublinguil is the best form. It is best to stretch in the morning (not heavy exercise) Also Omega 3's.... and Large doses of buffered vitamin C... This should help... I stave off the winter blues and stress... When a bad bout comes on in the form of anxiety... You can use GABA. All of these things are available at your local health and nutrition store. Good luck and this should straighten you out in about a day or so... Just don't forget to stay on it once you feel better. It also takes care of the pain associated with depression... Good luck.

 

[seminolewind]

I went for years wondering why something was "not right". Wasted years of not enjoying things that I should be enjoying, and feeling overwhelmed over everything and I mean everything.

So go get you some pills. There is no point (to me) in not getting help. Life is too short.

 

[saddina]

Well, knowing you're young, I'll suggest something simple. Have you tried yoga? I find it something to "do" while really just giving me an excuse to ask for some quiet time to myself. Go to fittv.com and look up some yoga moves, then take 20 minutes to streach and simply be.

 

[I have WHAT in my yard?]

Real depression is a chemical imbalance. If it is not responding to basic fixes please get help. You would not try to treat diabetes with just dietary changes. You do need to change your diet, but many need insulin too. Depression is like that.

Be as kind to yourself as you would be to some one else who was sad.

 

[CoopCrazy]

The only thing that got me thru my last depression, and it was a doozzy... Was making myself get up and work .. It would hurt like he!! but I did it , everytime I wanted to sit down or nap , I told myself " NO, I have dishes to do , laundry to hang, kids too bath etc.." It helped me soo much , also i stopped sitting down when I got up in the morning , I would'nt allow myself to sit on the couch until well past noon, if I HAD to sit I chose the hardest chair in the house... I know it seems silly but It truly helped me.. If i could keep active then i didnt have time to let the "triggers' kick in, or fall back asleep (which was my biggest problem).. It took me three weeks of making myself keep busy before I noticed a change in my depression, also baking helped ALOT, something about having to do everything perfect keeps your mind from wondering...


Also not knowing where you depression stems from but I had some really great success with EMDR ( Eye Movement Desintisation(sp?)and Reprogramming) Three sessions and 95% of my triggers were GONE....

 

[chickchef]

Take vitamin D in a double dose, I fight depression constantly and that vitamin works

 

[chickensioux]

So sorry to hear. Exercise is the best! It releases endorphins in the body. Endorphins make you feel happy. Exercise energizes the mind and the body. It doesn't have to be vigorous exercise, walk a mile. If you don't feel better with a little exercise, please talk to someone. There is nothing wrong with needing medication if that's what it takes. Sometimes the chemicals in our body get out of whack and medical intervention is needed to correct it. If natural solutions don't work. Best of luck and feel better soon.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

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. Life is good even if it isn't picture perfect at the moment. I think maybe you should visit a doctor -- it worries me that your crying once a day. It looks like you've tried some things -- so go chat with a doctor and see what they think. You are not worthless! I bet you are a beautiful human being and you took a great step in starting this thread!