I'm depressed. What can I do?
Answer:
The number one, most important thing NOT to do: Don't cut yourself off from other people. This is one of the ways that we reinforce our depression. Go to family functions; set a weekly date with a buddy for a particular activity (Friday night movie and pizza; Tuesday night bridge game; Thursday afternoon Scrabble game; whatever you enjoy doing). Go to a ball game, an art fair, mingle and meet people. Babysit for the neighbor's kids. Volunteer to visit with the elderly at a nursing home. Or volunteer to read books to kids at the library. There are so many things you can do to stay in contact. It's AMAZING how making yourself interact regularly with other people will improve your mood.
THEN:
1. Exercise on a schedule.go to a gym REGULARLY. If money is an issue, try running or power walking or bike riding. A good exercise regimen produces endorphins which improve mood. AND, if possible, exercise regularly with a buddy. Exercising with others gives time to chat, make new friends and bond with old friends.
2. Get a pet. Scientific evidence shows that caring for a pet is highly therapeutic. Plus, if you get a dog, you can take him/her on walks and/or runs and get more EXERCISE ! AND..taking your pet to the park (or to a doggie park) is another great way to meet new people.
3. Go to church. It's probably one of the BEST places to meet people, and regular church attendance is centering.
4. Take a class at a local community college in a subject you've always wanted to learn about. Again..here is a proven way to meet people who share your interests.
Bottom line: make a concerted effort to build up your personal network by finding ways to spend time with family, friends, neighbors, church members, and classmates. There's an old saying: "To have a friend, BE a friend." Be nice, smile, be outgoing, don't pre-judge people. Psychological studies have proven that "We like the people we're nice to." Sounds simplistic, but it works. Don't wait for the other person to approach you. Get out there and put yourself on the line. Take a risk. Meet new people. I guarantee that if you make an honest effort to BE a friend, you will earn friends and your feelings of depression will be nothing more than a faint memory.
Go to the gym! Working out or exercising builds endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. :)
I know how you feel same with me, but the reasons we are depressed are what we need to work on, and stay positive
feel depressed? try searching what makes you depressed or sad... is it because you are alone? is it because you are not getting what you want in terms of material things... or just not happy on everything. do something about it... make plans how to improve that area that you are not satisfied about... go back to school... be with friends... be POSITIVE... cheer up.
Hi!
I am taking a meditation class right now geared toward people who have depression. it's called Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or MCBT for short. i've only gone to a couple of classes, so i'm not sure what to report. but my teacher says it's very beneficial and works well along with counseling and medication.
i think there are books about it, if you are curious i might be able to get the title of the one he uses.
Commit to regular exercise. Exercising 30-40 minutes daily releases serotonin into the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that serves as a mood regulator, and is the neurotransmitter that is the focus of most of our antidepressant medications. Increasing serotonin through exercise will help regulate your moods and improve depressive symptoms.
Also, improving your diet and avoiding emotional eating (eating when you're sad) will make a great impact. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and it will help a lot. Talk to your mental health clinician about any changes to your diet or exercise that you want to make. Best of luck to you.
Get a pet. I recently got a new cockatiel and she's the sweetest thing in the world. She's helped me improve a lot.. Sometimes you need someone who isn't human to help you out, because humans can be extremely cruel and most people aren't very understanding in my opinion. Your pet will always be there for you though.
I'm talking to a friend I don't really know. He's helping me because he doesn't know enough about me to judge my past behaviors.
YOU ASKED: I'm depressed. What can I do?
I don't want to know how to get treatment. I am already in treatment and taking medication. I work part-time and do hobbies as much as I can afford. But I can not seem to stay busy as much as I'd like to. What can I do to stay busy and feel positive?
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1st- How old are you?
2nd- Your family roots (parents)
3rd- Appearance
4th- Interaction with society
5th- Job Description
You state you are on med and treatment and hobbies...
Let work on those by answering Yes or No!
AGE-
1. Teens expeirence peer pressure... Cause depression
2. Adult- Maybe divorce or loss of individual
PARENTS-
1. Divorce causes depression, kids tend to take credit though it was not there fault...
2. Abuse in the family
APPEARANCE-
1. Obesity- can cause depression
2. Income status- reflects the financial state of new appearance
INTERACTION-
1. Friends- few or none
2. Secure- Education or none (helps in mantaining conversation)
JOB DESCRIPTION-
1. Hate your job and pay.
WHICH QUESTION PUT YOU THERE?
first find out why u r not happy, try n sort it out.
2. do exercise or dance
3 listen to good songs that make u happy special in the morning
4 think positive, u can get book or search online.
5 be positive, u have to have it in ur mind that u want to be out of depression and that u want to be happy once again. it might take long time but at the end of the day u will.
remember no medication no ttreatment can help u unless U WANT TO. so try to be positive little by little, as soon as negative comes in , throw it aside
good luck i hope u feel better soon
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