where does depression hurt??
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Depression hurts the snuffer's ability to function normally. It makes it difficult to do everyday things like get out of bed. Keep in mind that while it is not a "healthy" state of mind it is, in many instances, a normal reaction to certain situations that human beings encounter in life. I quit smoking over 5 years ago and was depressed for about 6 months because of it. What I did was just stay in my routine and it passed. Some times the depression is justified (as in my case), but if I did not know why I was depressed I would have talked to people more about it to gain insight into my problem.
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Get lots of exercise.  It helps with all that stuff.  Also think about seeing a doctor or counselor, and make sure you talk to people about it, 'cause keeping it all inside only makes it worse.  Get yourself on a regualr sleeping and eating schedule and stick too it.  Less variables in your schedule tend to make you less depresssed when you DO get depressed.
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I thought this was an excellent question. I suffer from depression and at times it may be more severe, and when it is it completely incapacitates me. Physical sickness, such as a cold does not completely render me nonfunctional like the depression does.  I also noticed that emotional pain is harder to treat; it is easy to see a physical wound, but far more complicated to get to the root of something emotional or mental.
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yes i think so. i mean, talk with your dr's and stuff. but depression is a bump in the road, not a dead end.
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Depression and sadness.
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Well some of these answers are kind of scary here. Chocolate can help short term, it does nothing at all for depression. Chocolate has a chemical reaction similar to the feeling of love and thats it. Slapping someone may make someone even more depressed, besides that is abuse plain and simple, sleep is not always the best things either as lots of depressed people will tell you that they sleep way too much. \n You need to be honest with yourself and try to figure out exactly is making you feel depressed. Is it just the thoughts running through your head? Is it a situation that is happening or has happened? There are many reasons that someone gets depressed and sometimes it is simpler than others.. Talk with someone that you trust totally. Not a friend, but someone like your doctor or a pastor a counselor. A friend may listen but they may be too close to the situation or you to be able to really help you. Depression does not need to be endured there are plenty of ways to deal with it.. I will be thinking of you and hope that you feel well soon.
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Depression can be experienced differently, depending on the individual; generally it is a really soggy, heavy feeling of lethargy, stuck, unmotivated, or hiding; you may or may not experience it as sad.\n\nMedically, it is important to rule out possible physiological causes, including hypothyroidism, anemia,  low testosterone or other hormone imbalances, yeast/candida overgrowth, some kind of other low-grade infection (including teeth).\n\nAside from that and psycho-spiritually speaking:\nDepression comes from holding yourself back from the Truth:  \nIt's like a chronic lie we tell ourselves, until the only thing that becomes apparent is how numb we are...\nAnd then we dig ourselves even deeper to intensify our feelings, just so we can feel something!\n\nHow do you bail out of this stuck, dark, mess??\n\nDismantle your ego!\n (this is the part of you/us that lies to you to keep you feeling safe).  \nRelease the fear and Love (healing) will come in to take its place.  \n\nSurrender to the impossibility of (your ego or self-preserving, reactive self) trying to manage everything  on your own \n\n-- it is too far out of your control --  and surrender to whatever is. \n\nThen allow your (Higher, Knowing, True) self (and God) to guide you into the truth, and give into it  --\n\nStrangely enough, it is your resistance (or defense) that causes you such misery, disconnection, and fear.\nYour misery comes because you are neither happy nor present with what is going on right here and Now...your thoughts are trapped up in worry about the future, or grief/resentment about the past --\nneither of which are here, right NOW. \n   BE PRESENT NOW.\n\nI know this sounds contradictory to what you want -- relief from what you believe you are experiencing now -- But truly,  (because I've have experienced this also) I sincerely promise you, that the pain engulfing your Mind and Heart is about not being available to what is right now in front of you...in this moment.  Whatever you don't like about what is going on, can only be possible to change in the Now.  YOU ARE NOW. GOD IS NOW. And this now is the only moment that you can possibly ever deal in.\n\n"But I feel so much pain when I bring my mind into the here and now."\nI understand.  \nYour pain is like annoying, barking dog or crying child who is desperately trying to get your attention: if only you would get up to see what the problems and move toward the painful noise, you would know how to better handle it.\n\nBreath! \nAsk yourself, what are you really feeling/ thinking here?\nRespond to the call: what have you been ignoring in your life? \nSurrender to the unknown by feeling how deep those feelings go.\nThere is a bottom to the pit, \n  and the bottom of the barrel, is the Top of the Light! \nSit with it.  Be curious.  Observe.  Be in the Now.   These are all good first steps.\n\nRemember to tell yourself the truth, and stop lying to yourself.\nDig in and be brave enough to have the doctor reset your broken leg so you can Heal.\n\nSecondly, get involved with others, and give.  In so doing, you are allowing Love to flow through you, as well as to others.\n\nRelease the fear and false illusions of how things are,  \n   Dissolve your attachments to how things should be,\n      Allow yourself to be present without criticism of failure.\n         Participate in what is happening in the here and Now.\n\nSurrender to Love now.  \nGod/ Universe /Life is waiting to catch you.
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There is a lot of help available for depression.  Depending on your condition, a doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medication that can correct potential chemical imbalances that can cause depression.  Therapy sessions with a psychiatrist, psycholgist or other counselor can help you come to terms with how and why you feel the way you do.  There are also a wide variety of support groups and "help lines" that can provide both encouragement and (usually) free advice.\n\nInvestigate the possibilites in your community, and talk to someone about how you feel.  It's the only way to start feeling more like yourself again.
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see a doctor or talk bout it with someone u trust don't let things get u down when u r feeling more depressed than usual focus on something u love for me i focus on thunderstorms a natural calming mind clearing focus point
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Best thing I can tell you is to take it one day at a time. Don't allow yourself to feel so overwhelmed, honey. I too have suffered from depression and the very best thing you can do is to not get drowned in all the emotions. You have a man who loves you, who seems to understand what's going on, otherwise he wouldn't have asked you in the first place. Try and realize that love is one of those things you have to take a chance on and sometimes it'll help cure what hurts.
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Hi, I feel the same way, lost and broken.  You are suffering from depression.  That is the easy answer, the hard part is how to get rid of the depression.  Depression is anger turned inward.  Start by asking yourself Do I feel angry?  If this depressed feeling lasts for more than a few weeks you should see a doctor.  There are 2 kinds of depression situational (the dog dies so you are sad) or chemical depression, one of the brain chemicals is out of balance.  Not a very big deal just ask you doctor.  I wish you luck.  If you want someone to talk to I give great advice, and it is always good to talk to someone.
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First, ask yourself if you could be suffering from depression like millions of other people in the world. You can immediately reject that possibility if you want to, but I did too and found out later that I really had been suffering from depression. So at least go to www.WebMd.com or any other reputable medical information site and read about depression and how people feel when they experience it in their lives. You may very well want to change your life, but first make sure your thinking isn't distorted by something like depression that's beyond your control until you recognize it and open your mind to what may be making you have these feelings in your life.
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I've always thought of psychological pain as being similar to physical pain--you put your hand in a fire, you feel pain, and that's nature's way of saying get your hand the hell out of there. Depression can be similar--a sign that there's something wrong with your life, but, unfortunately, unlike physical pain, it's usually not so clear about where the problem lies. I'd suggest getting some professional counselling or talking with a friend who you really can trust. The advantage of the professional is that he or she has no agenda--you don't have to worry about disappointing them or looking "weak" or saying something that might hurt them. Because a professional has no prior relationship with you, he or she probably will see your situation more clearly. There are common-sense things you can look at also. Are you getting enough sleep? Are you eating right? Are you actually taking time in life to do fun things? Are you spending time with friends? A common reaction to depression is to withdraw from life, which makes it worse, because you're withdrawing from anything positive that could make you feel better. If you don't feel like being with friends and doing things that you once enjoyed, that's a signal that maybe you should be forcing yourself to try and do those things anyway. There's an old cliche that describes this: "fake it 'til you make it." Another thing you could try is seeing a medical doctor and trying antidepressants. But don't ignore talking with a professional or trusted friend as part of your treatment program. Research suggests that counsellnig and medication works better than either one alone. A good book to read about depression is "Feeling Good," by Dr. David Burns. There is also a "Feeling Good Workbook," also by Dr. Burns. They're both excellent. In the meantime, avoid making any drastic changes in your life, like quitting your job. I hope you get on the path to getting better soon, but remember, it'll take a little bit of work on your part.
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Yes, you should see a therapist. You do know why you're depressed and who wouldn't be with that list. There are community places that will see you on the basis of what you can pay. Get help.
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Exercise is one of the best solutions to depression.  Don't buy a treadmill, go jog outside.  Exercising outdoors is a lot better than indoors.
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what feels badly?\nlet me know then maybe i can help
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Yes..living in sadness does cause depression and in turn our mind affects the the body's immune system..it can also lead to strokes and various other potential lethal diseases..life is already too short to feel sad :)