I'm depressed, what can I do to cheer up?
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depression, if not treated soon or correctly, could be fatal. Enjoying "favorites" is and can be of help but ultimately, you should seek out a professional. They have the tools and skills that you will need to overcome the depression. Along with therapy, they could provide you with some type of medication which will be of great help to you in the long run. \ngood luck.
804056
Try listening to a happier song and see if this will cheer you up and remember that it is only a song.
1069034
Try the Chicken Soup books and Erma Bombeck.  I am sorry you are hurt.  Maybe these will bring a smile.
466216
Well, provided that you have been properly diagnosed with depression, it's possible you need to be placed on some long term medication. This will help regulate your body and brain into a more happy state of mind. You may also want to try some counseling to see if there are any underlying problems that you need to address. Good luck.
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Make sure you're taking care of yourself.  Do some self care, whether your a guy or girl, it can help you feel better.  Get your hair cut, take a long bath, soak your feet, use some lotion on your dry skin, better yet, get a massage!  Take time to let yourself relax and help yourself to realize that you are worth taking care of yourself.  If you take care of things on the outside, you'll feel better on the inside.\n\nYour depression could be seasonal.  Think about spending time outside when it's sunny, if it's ever sunny this time of year.  You could also purchase a full spectrum light bulb at a health food store.  They're usually about seven dollars, but they are so worth it!\n\nMake sure you have someone to talk to.  Try to talk out your problems, but also develope positive friendships.  Get out and do something, even if it's just taking a walk.\n\nTry to control your thought patterns.  It's easy to get in a rut of thinking bad thoughts about yourself and thinking about making bad decisions to hurt yourself.  Feed yourself positive thoughts instead, even if you have to force them at first.\n\nGood luck with everything, being depressed is not fun at all, especially if you've been feeling this way for a long time.  Just remember that you have to be proactive about your mental health.  Don't let yourself lie around and cry all day.  You've cried and moped enough, it's time to try to make yourself feel better!\n\nPS make sure you're eating good food.  Lots of veggies, maybe think about taking vitamin suplements or talking to an herbal specialist.
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"Depression: Poor me, what a world, what a way to go, what's the point, I am a dark cloud. Periodically depression and gloom will raise its head; no life is without it and depression as a stage follows no course or order. A treatment plan, medication, support groups, verbal therapy may all help when one is in despair. To fight depression one also needs to be proactive. I'm not telling anyone to walk around with an insipid, plastered-on grin, but to work with mental health professionals and keep your depression at normal levels. Depression can be a sign of acceptance and the possible drive to seek out treatment programs for your own emotional health, so again look at this as a warning sign."\n\ni got this from a site... anyways, i think the paragraph above is an insightful answer already... anyways, i personally think that it would be better if you talk your problems out to someone like a psych. they can even prescribe u with anti-depresants.. think of your access to drugs! haha.. just kiddin'!.. good luck, pal!
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If you have a history of depression, you may want to consult your doctor, but if you're just having a down day, get in your comfiest pj's, grab a nice blankey and a box of kleenex, and cry it out honey!\nFeel better! =D
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Go to a chat room, post questions, answer questions, go to sleep, and in the morning call a physician to see if medication for depression may help.\nAlot of people that spend alot of time on the net are bored or lonely or have some other problem and are seeking love and approval from others...people that don't know you anyways. And if you are lonely, speak with someone in your family or call a friend.
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first ask if there is a problem the next get out and do something invite yourself in a group do anything just get out of that room and quit being a depressed person
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Exercise.\n\nGet a hobby.\n\nCall a friend.\nIf you don't have any friends, talk to people more.\n\nWatch/read/do things that make you laugh or feel good.\n\nDo not sleep more than 7-8 hours.\n\nAnd last but not least, exercise.\n\nIf you feel overwhelmed or that you are unable to cope with your depression on your own, then by all means seek help. There is an abundance of help available with absolutely no excuses not to utilize them.
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Find beauty in the tiniest things - the wood grain on your old desk, the flowers you walk by every day, the pretty displays in store windows. Do some community service - just trust me on this one. Spend a little more time with people who make you feel valued. Watch your favorite movie over and over and over again. Laugh at something, or at nothing. Smile more often - I think smiling is supposed to do something great like release endorphins and make you feel good. Good Luck!
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write down how u feel on a blank white paper..be clear of how you are feeling. when u do this, u'll know what's really bothering you.\nWrite down what makes you sad, and what makes you happy, and then focus on the one's that make u happy. most of the time, its the past that's holding one back. always remember its your present that will determine you're future, and you have to make sure being alone does not come as something that is bad...lots of things can be achieve even as you are alone, and trust me..as you write down what makes you happy, u'll realize life is worth the while\na heart can be broken, but not your dreams. rediscover it
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first of all u should clear in what issue u get depressed?like lack of friends,beauty and so fat or short.and sit alone in peace ful area and anlyze u r self.what i am n why i am feeling like that.u will defenitely feel little bit good .now start to recollect u r past happiest movements in u r life n u r best friends not only friends any one u likes more and spend some time in past happiest movements.u will surely feel refresh.other wise try to mail to me iam ready to share u r feelings.
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Don't get depressed too much. Just go out and have fun. There are a lot of hunks waiting for you.
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i think u need 2 get more involved in life. take up a hobby(one that involves other people), tell ur friends and family so that they  can support u through this confusing and difficult time and so that they can intervene everytime u feel a little down. u'r not alone in this world, u need 2 tell urself this everytime u start 2 feel desperate. no situation is hopeless. there are lots of people going throgh depression, so maybe u could find a support group if u dont have an understanding family. but in most cases, we tend 2 believe that our families will laugh at us or will think that we are freaks but they turn 2 be really undersatnading and caring. best of luck!!!\nps if u need a friend, mail me at shreyalovesmusic@yahoo.com. i'll be happy 2 help.
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there are a number of things that may improve your general mood. But if you have depression you need to deal with it as well as the cause of it.\n\nIf you feel like you can't talk to your Doctor about it, register with a new one. Explain what you are feeling and they will support you.
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Your regular physician will refer you to a local pyschiatrist if he feels you are depressed. I hope you get the help you need soon.