What has caused you to be depressed and if you have overcomed it, how did you do it?
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I was severely depressed....along with 3 nervous breakdowns. I only over came my depression by taking meds, and meeting the man of my dreams who supports me in all I do. AND the best thing I did was to leave a very bad marriage that I stayed in for 13 years
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Talking out my overwhelming life with a councelor helped the best.\nDepends on the type of depresion, but finding a different life pattern helped me. Recognizing what causes the depression and anxiety helped. \n If drugs aren't helping, seek advice from the doctor to see if counceling will help sort out the overwhelming situations that person is facing.\n Knowing why you feel what you feel and overcoming "it" is such a relief to feel better and to have a sound mind again. Being depressed and thinking you are going to go crazy does not mean you ARE crazy.  It can however make you sick physically, so be careful.  Depression stems from all kinds of reasons, findsearch for the reason, but do not give up on yourself. Best question I heard while going through counceling " How do you eat an elephant?" Answer "one plate at a time." The big things get less scary when you take it one thing at a time.\nDrugs may be neccessary to help with some of the symptoms, (ie. couldn't sleep, stomach pains, rapid heart palpitations, and fearful anxiety attacks)  but drugs weren't the cure for me.  Good Luck.
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Not at all.  It is the work of depression.  The problem with depression is that it snowballs!  You get a little depressed and people stop wanting to be around you.  You get lonely which makes you more depressed.  It really gets out of hand till you need external help to get you out of it.  \n\nIf believing in the god and the devil helps you out of your depression, then seek spiritual help.  However, I recommend not believing in fairy tales.  Instead, take the time to research the cause of the depression and slowly work your way out of it.  There will not be one cause that you can fix, but rather a myriad of cumulative issues that will need to be dealt with.  Consult your friends and even a counselor.\n\nCheers!
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I'm sorry you have this disorder.  But I believe with most things there is hope.  So keep at it.  \nAs far as the depression, having any kind of health problem can make a person depressed.  Just knowing you are limited in any way can bring a person's self-esteem down on top of struggling with a health problem.  This is where you need to make sure you get some sort of support, emotionally.  \nBut it can also be coming from and irritated by your disorder.  Depression has many causes, one of them can be  compromised health. And obviously as your instincts tell you, the treatments are helping with your mood.  That's a no tell!  Here are some suggestions:  Look into how depression works on a clinical/neurotransmitter(chemicals that helps us function emotionally and hormonally) level to understand how then your disorder plays into it.  The best way to get control over one's health and health problems is to become your own healer and doctor.  Start by learning as much as you can take about your disorder, even on a molecular level.  Then understand depression and immunity and autoimmune system disorders more in depth.  \nThen you can start to put things together about your own health.  \nAlso look into gut/digestive health and disorders.  The new information out there is that up to 90% of our neurotransmitters are in our gut.  Which is often why people who have depression also have gastrointestinal disorders and vice versa.  \nThere is a good book that I haven't yet gotten to but it is quickly becoming a principal read in this line of thinking:\nThe Second Brain by Michael Gershon.  I can't wait to read it.  Another book is Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski.  And for mood issues, The Mood Cure by Julia Ross is a really good, informative book on alternatives to drugs for depression and other mood disorders.  She suggests some natural supplements that are really great for depression and anxiety.  Just make sure you do your homework and learn about your disorder thoroughly before taking anything new.   \nNevertheless, the best thing is to trust your own instincts.  Truly and most pertinently, they are what lead you through life.  If you can tell that treatment is helping with depression, than it is.  And if you feel your disorder causes or irritates your moods further, than it does.  Trust your gut!  \n\nAlso, read more about the treatment itself so that you can understand the affect it has on a person.  Read about what is actually involved and what materials/chemicals are put into your body and how it affects a person.  \nIt might be increasing your neurotransmitters without you knowing it!!  Bonus!\n\nI could go on....Either way, learn and trust yourself.  Empower yourself in regards to the healing process, because it is afterall, your health!\n\nGood luck!\n\nOh, also read Healthy Immunity by Lorna Vanderhaeghe.  Really really good book on Immune system and disorders!
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You can try replacing those thoughts with more upbeat thoughts.  Everytime you think "what's the point?" try to also think of a good reason to make the effort.  Meditation may be helpful to you in learning to control your thoughts.\n\nWhile you may not be depressed now, with that thought pattern you could become depressed easily.  Or maybe you are now, and just don't realize it.
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i think its true. to me, depression is causing it. i dont eat well, always sleepy, tired and no drive to do anything. im still dealing with it. one avise, get to the root of the problem, stay healthy.
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Pray......ask someone to pray with you.........i'll say a prayer for you!\n\nOtherwise.....get together with some positive and uplifting friends.....go do something fun......\n\ndo something good for someone else.......its odd how that will boost your spirits........\n\nsmile at someone!\n\nif it gets too bad.....see your doctor about a possible antidepressant to get you through a slump......or maybe a counselor to help you resolve whatever is making you so unhappy\n\nMay God bless you with His love and happiness!
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Sometimes we are our own worst enemies, we beat ourselves up about the smallest things. Make your mind work for you not against you. Its all in the mind, be positive about things and good things we follow. If you always look at things in a bad light your bound to be depressed. Pick yourself up and start to see the good things in life, even if it is small. If you want things in life you can have them, it just takes determination and will power, because nothing is impossible if you really want it. Believe in yourself and always listen to your truest thoughts. \nThe human mind is the most powerful tool on the planet, control it, don't let it control you.
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I feel for you. I have the same problem you have and I have refused to use medication. I've got a great husband, great kids and no reason to be depressed but I am. I've been taking fish oil and I am reading a book that comes with a workbook called battle of the mind. Great book. It's been working and I actaully feel motivated and I have been feeling less depressed.
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Never let anyone or anything make you lose your faith. Hold on to that - it's valuable.\n\nFriends come and go, all throughout our lives. You can reach out to someone and be their friend whenever you choose to.\n\nAs for the depression, I think these tips are pretty useful. Take care and all the best.\n\n"GET OUT OF BED: \n\nOne of the most important things you can do is get up at about the same time every morning (even week-ends). Preferably, that means about 7 a.m. or earlier. You might not feel like it but Get Up. Such regularity helps your body function more normally so you're more likely to feel normal. \n\nLIGHTS: \n\nLight helps your body function better. So turn on a lot of lights as soon as you arise. Open curtains to get more sunlight. Better yet, go outdoors into the sunshine as soon as you can. Remove any eyewear so light will enter more readily (glass cuts out some of the sun's rays). But don't stare at the sun, of course. \n\nMOVE: \n\nBe active right away -- oxygenate! That means getting up and walking around your dwelling for five or 10 minutes, or perhaps riding an exercycle. Mild exercise gets the blood flowing and transports more oxygen throughout your body (especially to your brain), helping you feel mentally alert and alive. \n\nMUSIC: \n\nSelect and play some energetic, happy music as you dress and have your breakfast. The audiovisual department of most libraries has albums and tapes you can check out. \n  \n\nBREAKFAST: \n\nBegin your breakfast with protein (i.e., meat, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, cheese). When you get up, your body chemistry is ready to convert food, especially protein,into longlasting energy. To balance your most important meal of the day, add an orange or other fresh fruit and whole grain cereal or whole grain bread. \n\nTALK WITH SOMEONE: \n\nOne of the quickest ways to beat the blues is to interact with others. You might not feel like doing that - you'd rather avoid people when blue. So make lt easier on yourself. Talk with someone you enjoy about a subject you enjoy so there is definite give and take. \n\nAnd, force yourself to say "hello" to the persons next to you in class, those where you live, anyone around. \n\nLIMIT CAFFEINE: \n\nThe long-term (four hours or so) effects of caffeine are depression. Try to limit coffee to no more than one cup in the morning. Coffee can make you more alert for an hour or so, but later you get an opposite reaction. Caffeine tends to increase the release of insulin in the blood, and insulin lowers the blood sugar level. When you have low blood sugar levels, you begin to feel less sure of yourself, and have low energy levels, which can lead to the blues or depression. \n\nLIMIT SUGAR: \n\nSugar might give you an initial rush of energy, but within an hour or so the blood sugar level can become low, and when it's low you may feel low, too. \n\nThe caffeine/sugar cycle. It's easy to get caught in the caffeine and sugar cycle -- having coffee, caffeinated soft drinks, or something with sugar every two hours or so to "stay up." For example, cola contains about 10 teaspoons of sugar plus caffeine equal to about half a cup of coffee. In addition to bringing on the blues, this cycle can result in dependence, poor nutrition. and obesity -- reasons to get down on yourself even more and feel blue. \n\nMAINTAIN FIBER: \n\nFiber helps food go through your digestive system at a proper rate, giving a more constant energy supply. Highly processed foods merely provide a quick surge of energy which can be followed by depression. You can maintain fiber in your diet by eating an orange or grapefruit rather than just drinking the juice. Eat fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, and whole grain breads and cereals. \n\nSTRESS B COMPLEX: \n\nSome persons report receiving help by taking a concentrated vitamin B complex. You'll find these called something like "Stress B" or "B 50." This is controversial.
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I totally agree with "The Birdlady" EXCEPT that you can't put a price tag on happiness. I'm adding a link on depression for you. You will need to see a counselor. Just talking about how you feel, to anyone who will listen, sometimes helps and you make realizations on your own as to some things that have caused you to be depressed and what to do next. Ask your counselor for a good book on overcoming depression. Some other answers on here are good. You have to make some lifestyle changes to feel better, rather than being stuck in a rut. \n\nGood luck. :)
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Get a purpose in life - eg. a job you enjoy, take relaxing walks in the nearby areas, or make friends...\n\nIf you are unable to get over the depression, you might benefit from seeing a psychologist: sometimes depression originates from chemical imbalance in the brain, which can't be helped by anything but medications. It is not a sign of weakness to see a professional before it's too late!
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HI AGAIN!..(i answered your other question..sorry it was really really long\n\nMs. Butturfly...how old are you? \n\nif u don't want medicine..go out more..have fun..talk online..to strangers like me who can help you..(NOT by meeting up somewhere) lol just u kno..talk and hopefully make u laugh..and tell u fun things to do like get some friends and go to school...don't FEEL despressed anymore..once u understand the fact that your depressed..change ur self..its like saying "once you know what your doing wrong, do it right" u understand?\ni hope this helps..\nfeel free to email me stranger person..lol i just want this world happy
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perhaps admitting you have a problem and calling your doctor. Sometimes you cant help but feel depressed and have anxiaty (?) It may be a chemical imbalace. Might not have anything to do with you directly.
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Depression has many reasons to arrive. So just depression acceptance is not enough. You need to identify yourself what is the source of the depression.\n\nDepression mostly comes due to over expectation. There is always a gap between what a person aspires and what he gets. And when the frequency of this failure becomes unbearable confidence drops and depression walks in.\n\nThe most frustrating part of it is mood swings. The best remedy that I have tried successfully for my friends is caring and sharing between friends. The best non clincal anti dote for depression is a caring friend. A genuine friend i mean. A friend who will love you in the true sense.... be able to tell you of your limitations.... able to help you control your expectations and be able to tell you how to cope up with failures.... \n\nIf friendship is not you cup of tea then there are good books to resort to. I am not referring to books on depression but books written by people who turned adversity into opportunity. Read about how others overcame their burdens. That will teach you more.\n\nIn case you need a caring friend I am willing to volunteer. Do mail me....\n\nWhere is the time to crib when there is so little time love.... remember there is lots more to life even beyond success and failures, money and power.\n\nEdison failed 1000 times before he invented the bulb. He didnt get depressed. But he said I didnt fail.... I learnt 1000 ways in which not to make the bulb
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First of all, you are not alone. Everyone on this planet has their ups and downs. Facing the world seems to be a never ending struggle and frankly, thats the spice of life.....its just the way it is.\n\nI suggest that you do the following:\n\n1. Make a "To do List" it keeps you on track and lets you know when you are slipping.\n\n2. Exercise ( Nothing major!) but do a jog around the block or two, to keep the blood circulating.\n\n3. Eat healthy!. When you are going into a depression(which I think you are) avoid overeating as obesity can hit you when you least expect it. Food can be abused when you are depressed.\n\n4. Socialize by going to gatherings at your university or outside of school such as a focus group on a subject of iterest. It keeps you busy and allows you to interact and make new friends.\n\n5.  Spirituality is very important! go to church, synagoge or mosque or whatever..... it allows you to detach from your problems and connect with your creator. This feeds the soul.
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I have been dealing with it for about 2 half years and just recently told somebody that I trusted about it.  I cried after I told him because it felt so good to not have to hide it anymore.  I got to the point where I was thinking about suicide.   Talk therapy helped me the most.  And try thinking positivly toward life.  Laughing helped me as well. Watch something funny, tell jokes or stupid stories.  \n\nI hope this will inspire you in someway.\nFrom a well wisher.