How can i feel less depressed?

Question

i will take most comments seriously, what can i do? any opinions will be looked at. is there anything i can take or do?

Answer 1

Exercise helps release natural anti-depressants into your system.  Try going for a daily mile or two walk.  Medication helps. Recently I added fish oil capsules to my daily diet cause I read that they can also help. Writing in a journal every day helps too.  You can get all the feelings out and then put it away.  Periodically I reread them to see that things do get better, or that I survived a serious bout of depression.  Good luck.

Answer 2

lots of drugs

start with weed and work your way up from there

Answer 3

1.Do something you most enjoy

2.Find someone that will take your thoughts seriously(fam/friend)

3.Dance to your favorite song

4.Try to do something that will help others(it works because you feel you accomplished something)

5.Do something your proud doing

Answer 4

Great Question my friend, you got to find out what Albert Einstein said as the most Important thing in life.

He said this The Most Important thing in life is that we keep the Most Important thing Important.

It varies depending on the person. Our BS Gov has different things that they use to manipulate our moods and we don't even know it. But yeah you can watch a movie, read or even learn something you never would have learned other wise... Check out the link boo.

Answer 5

It is normal for us to feel depressed at times, especially in response to a life changing event.  Depression is a natural part of the grieiving process.  Grief can occur anytime we loose something we loved or valued.  Most of the times we return to our normal happy self.  However, if you feel depressed and you can not figure out why, or you know why and cant seem to get back to normal,you should seek professional help.  Depression is dangerous and can even effect your physical health and can lead to serious mental heath issues.

Answer 6

Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably situational depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is indicated). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (nutritional deficiencies, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause).

Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types, whereas St. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe.

It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as Sertraline (marketed in the USA as Zoloft: a commonly prescribed antidepressant) in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John's wort (I have noticed no effect in this area).

Remember back to a time when life was full of promise, or a day when you felt particularly good, or possibly excited from a good result. Emotional states are associated with memories, and if it isn't major depression, this method can help.

A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.

(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements. ~~~ (2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression. ~~~ (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain).

(4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi. ~~~ (5.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy. ~~~ (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule. ~~~ (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John's wort, (the strength varies, but the supplier should be using a standardised hypericin content, so follow the directions) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55).

If 5HTP is used to boost serotonin levels, (which are low in depressed people) it is best taken with a high carbohydrate, minimal protein meal, like pasta with tomato & basil, and avoid protein for 90 minutes, before, and after, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier.

Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition.

An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Also, iodised salt is much preferable to regular salt (one of the treatments in books on depression is iodine drops). Try to imagine, as vividly as possible, a time in the not too distant future, when you have overcome this temporary setback, and things are much better. *View section 2, on the first 3 pages, and also pages R, C, I, and section 11, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris

Answer 7

Taking care of your most basic needs can alleviate some depressive symptoms, such as a good diet, good sleep, exercise, etc..however, the main thing that I use to counteract my depression is creativity or accomplishment, achieving or creating builds esteem that can't be taken away..money, cars, houses, etc can be give and thus taken away...what you build and create within YOU cannot it's yours to have, hold and cherish....

Answer 8

Always try and have certain things or events you look forward to. No matter how big or how small. Having certain milestones to look forward to will help you get through the days. If you don't have anything to look forward to, MAKE something to look forward to. Buy tickets to an upcoming concert.

Or schedule a massage for yourself.

Do things that will make yourself happy. And don't feel guilty about it.

Answer 9

as a depressed person also ive said this to many people and i try my hardest to make time for it every day: Exercise! It increases your serotonin levels, releases endorphins, and brings the chemical imbalance in your brain caused by depression into a stable position... another last resort option is taking any natural supplement like 5 HTP or St. Johns Wort... both of these can help support a positive mood, u can get em at your local GNC, prolly about 15-20 bucks a bottle... anyways thats my advice and don't worry i am in the same boat as you are... CHEERS!

Answer 10

exercise, meditate, and think about yourself alot.  you will realize you are stronger than you ever thought before.