Any advice for someone in a battle alone?

Question

I have been going through some mild depression, and I keep it to myself. I hate to bother my family and friends, because I dont want them to think I fee; this way for attention. Is there any pick-me-up's to make myself feel better? I do have a boyfriend, and he's always been supportive, but i'm just tired of leaning on other people. I would rather handle this alone. I am starting school next week, majoring in Nursing, so I am looking forward to that, and I work in the evenings, so I keep myself pretty busy.

Can anyone make me feel better?

Answer 1

What I always do with my depression is just keep telling myself when I get down, that eventually I will come back up. It may take 2-3 days or even a week at times. .But my mood always comes back up, even if just for a little while. There isn't a whole lot of comfort when you're experiencing depression. This is what has worked for me and maybe it can help you too. Just remember when you get down, it will eventually lift even if you go down again. .It always comes back up. I wish you the best.

Answer 2

Mistake.

Talk to people about it.

Seriously. The sheer fact that you're on here asking this says that you need to talk to people about it. Just be open and honest: There is NOTHING WRONG with leaning on people. Don't feel guilty, remind yourself of this true fact of friendship: When the time comes, you will let them lean on you.

Everyone in the world who pretends they don't need people...I mean almost everyone...is unhappy. Don't close up. Stay open while you still remember how to be and push it even further.

Seriously. Trust me. I've been down that road and back.

Good luck.  

Answer 3

If you feel that your depression is mild then perhaps you could try taking a herbal remedy like St John Wort which some people find really helps.

Also, I would recommend self help books on cognitive behaviour therapy techniques. "Overcoming Depresion" by Paul Gilbert is a good one, it helps you learn to recognise your unhelpful and negative thought patterns and to to stop spiralling into them.

Congratulations on starting nursing school but I would warn you that taking on too much could tip your depression from mild to moderate, if you are already finding things difficult. I think its about finding the right balance- not doing enough makes you bored and depressed but if you pile too much on already shakey foundations theres a chance everything may fall down!

If you dont already, keeping a journal/may help to get things off your chest and sift through your feelings by yourself.

Make sure you do things that relax you, and treat yourself to things every now and again.

Good luck and remember if you feel like you can no longer cope alone go to your dr who can support you.

Answer 4

I have suffered with this for years. It gets worse for a week after my periods and for years after each baby.  I always try to get out and feel the sunshine and do something I enjoy. This does not always happen or work anymore, though. I never told anyone until recently. My Doc prescribed Prozac. I haven't taken it yet. But I know I should and will. Maybe you should tell a doctor. It is up to you to take the steps toward your health and happiness. I wish I would have got help sooner.