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What is the best way to deal with depression in your opinion?
Cowboys&LakersFan;4779368 said:What is the best way to deal with depression in your opinion?
davidyee;4779378 said:...whatever you do don't lose your grip with people.
It may not be with your present peer group or someone you know right now, but you need a connection with someone to keep you in perspective and allow you to work through your feelings. Preferably you want someone well grounded and where you feel safe and comfortable to express your situation.
It may be a professional, just a friend or just an acquantaince.
You don't want people in your face, but you can't shut everyone out. Good luck and keep your hopes up.
Cowboys&LakersFan;4779380 said:Well next week I'm going to talk to someone. He's a preacher and also a therapist. Not sure it'll help much, but hopefully it does. I hate feeling like this. My friends have been texting and saying they wanna chill/hang out with me, but right now I'm just not in the mood.
Cowboys&LakersFan;4779368 said:What is the best way to deal with depression in your opinion?
jobberone;4779400 said:If you're depressed over the loss of your aunt then that is normal. If you are or think you might become dysfunctional over it then you should talk with someone. If you are very agitated or lethargic or can't sleep then you should see a doctor to help that until you are better. If you've been depressed in the past then you should see a doctor now.
BINGO! Get your body right, get your mind right.yimyammer;4779567 said:Exercise, lift heavy weights and strive to eat as good as you can (lots of fibrous veg and lean protein). I was on lexipro and it didn't have any effect on me, but working out did wonders. It increases testosterone and improves hormones, posture, etc.
It's amazing how quickly I feel like crap when I don't exercise
Sam I Am;4779449 said:Depression is the dwelling on something that makes you unhappy. You must free your mind from dwelling on it. That doesn't mean you have to forget what is happening, you just must not allow your mind to dwell on it.
This same thing can be applied to things that make you angry or agitated also.
The best way to learn to do this is usually through some form of meditation. Basic meditation requires you to free your mind of thought and allow yourself to become relaxed and calm. Meditation takes practice as it can be difficult to keep your mind from wondering at first. Though, if you start with short sessions like 5 minutes, you will see notice a definite difference in how you feel.
Soon, you may become depressed about something and you won't even have to actually meditate to help relieve the stress. You will already know how to free your mind of it.
There are several articles on the Internet about learning meditation. I would look at several different ones. Not all are the same. It can be very beneficial in many ways beyond just your current depression.
Doc50;4779773 said:This is NOT the definition of depression.
Clinical depression is characterized by the depletion of one or more neurotransmitters (such as serotonin) that lead to a loss of control and/or regulation of mood, coping skills, and rationale.
These are serious biochemical changes which one cannot simply wish away or ignore. A continuous week of this loss of regulation should prompt a visit with a licensed councellor or physician.
Doc50;4779773 said:This is NOT the definition of depression.
Clinical depression is characterized by the depletion of one or more neurotransmitters (such as serotonin) that lead to a loss of control and/or regulation of mood, coping skills, and rationale.
These are serious biochemical changes which one cannot simply wish away or ignore. A continuous week of this loss of regulation should prompt a visit with a licensed councellor or physician.
Sam I Am;4779792 said:Stop trying to Kevorkianize him Doc!
I'm well aware that depression is a bio chemical issue. I also know that mental state can affect the bodies bio chemical make up. I also know that I didn't just say wish away this problem. I also know drugs aren't always required and sometimes fail to work at all.
So, I "also know" you should apologize to me.