What are some good ways to take one's mind off of feeling sad, lonely, depre!
Question: Please, no recommendations for meds.
Answers: Please, no recommendations for meds.
This can be a tough one, depending on the reason why you feel sad, lonely, or depressed. I am going through a period of depression because my family won't treat me like family. I finally gave up on them. I will suffer for awhile, but it will get easier.
You said you are lonely. Did you lose someone important to you? In my experience, it takes about a year to get past that kind of loss. For some people it will take longer, and for some people it is shorter.
You may have a chemical imbalance, but meds are NOT the answer. In fact, they can make it a lot worse. Sometimes low thyroid causes problems. Have your hormones checked by a doctor. Eating foods with monosodium glutimate can cause problems. I would also stay away from Aspartame and artificial ingredients, and genetically engineered food. All of this is hard, but you never know what you might be sensitive to until you investigate. Good SUPPLEMENTS for these types of things are phosphatidyl choline (a B vitamin) and evening primrose oil, source of gamma linloenic acid. This is especially a good remedy if you have been eating foods with monosodium glutimate.
Are you possibly depressed because you have violated your own moral standards? The answer is to seek forgiveness from Jesus, and then ask Him to help you forgive yourself. Look for other people who need help, and help them. Just taking your mind off being depressed really only hides the problem. You want to deal with the source.
Some people say see a therapist. A lot of therapists aren't worth going to. If they just want you to talk, and they never give you any guidance or suggestions, or help you with rules that might help you avoid this problem in the future, this is a waste of time and money. I like to go to a Christian counselor, and I have chosen someone with many years of experience. Stay away from people who try to mix psychology with Christian counseling. It's a trap.
If it is something serious, such as having had an abortion, know that there IS help available, particularly women who have been through the same thing. If it is something like that, note me, and I will help you find resources.
Immerse yourself in fulfilling your responsibilities, whether it be at school or work. Not that this will make the problem go away, but being productive WILL help. If you think that the cause is something you can do something about, vow to do it, and get busy.
Figure out the reason why you have these feelings and go from there.
I will pray for you.
.get moving. help others,that helps you no to concentrate on your problems.
You can write, do some poetry, draw, make new friends, talk to old friends, go out, do new things to get you interested back in life... it all depends on your situation... go to school, get a hobby.. but sometimes it might be good to talk to a therapist... I would need to know a little more about you to be more specific....
Sleep!
Go for a walk, talk to friends, do things you enjoy
ask Jesus to save you
and to lift your thoughts up
and to give you strength to endure this awful time.
ask him this,
Lord Jesus, I do not know who you are, you hear my prayer, please save me so that I can be with you in heaven and teach me to fight this depression.
then get to a good church,
Get up, Get out, and Do!
If you know things already that help you release in a positive way the feelings that you have, like writing, or cleaning, or painting, do that. If not, (Or even if so) Find things that help.
Dancing to really loud music, reading a good book, taking a bubble bath, hanging out with friends, trying something new, all good ways, even if they are a little scary at first, and even if you still feel a little sad and lonely, if you take the step to get out there, it gets easier!
Good luck!
take awalk, go to the mall , are watch some funny movies , and honey I'm not saying to take meds but depression is caused by a chemical inbalance, and the med will life the pain and get you on the road to recovery, why don't you go talk to the closest crisis center or hospital, good-luck, kid,,,
There is a really good book call the Secret. I'd read that I bet it will help you a lot.
talk to someone. talk to a family member, friend, psychologist or keep yourself active. do something that you know u'll have fun with. if u have no one to talk to i'm online on aim now. my screename is TheBTPYoda. i definitely get sad from time to time and i know how it sucks.
exercising always picks me up and plus i feel so empowered when i lift more than i did the previous week.
have you contacted any family members or friends? it always helps to get things off your chest. and if you need to cry, just cry. get it out of your system.
A short term fix are funny movies!
Lets see, which ones can I name off hand...
Mr.Bean Holiday.
Blast From The Past.
Borat.
Something's Got To Give.
Father Of The Bride.
American Pie.
Office Space.
Weired Science.
Young Frankenstein.
The Simpsons Movie.
Duce Bigelow.
i eat something tasty when i feel sad...actually, my favourite things are eating jelly beans with chopsticks out of a takeaway container, ice cream with blueberries, or a really good sushi box!
u tell me :(
The question you ask is a true question.... At times I melt on somethings.. I have learned that happiness is only a state of mind... Don't expect others to give you happiness.. Sadness and Lonely is not the rule.. It is you.. You made the rules.. Now it's time to change the rules ... You are who you are.. Don't let anyone step on you... No one said you can't start all over... It would be great to find people more sad than you.. I learned long time ago that you are who you are.. I have nothing else to include ... One more rule.. Keep the faith within yourselve .. I was lost at one time.. I know..
Have a good cry. You cannot stifle your feelings. If you can get it out you will feel relieved, much better and more like yourself and able to deal with the issues at hand... and then fresh air and exercise.
Well this is sorta tricky... it really depends on you.. i suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome. And i refuse to take meds.. For one who wants their whole life to be ran by a pill?? Not me no fun their! So what i have learned seriously is when ever you start to feel overwhelmed for whatever reason.. talk to someone. Or try to put yourself around people that are positive. So that your mood is altered naturally. You can also take long showers and snag a favorite book or movie and chill out for a while. Sometimes writing can help you in a way for reflection that might help later to identify what is triggering your depression. I think the key is to push yourself out of it.... so as soon as you start to feel that sinking feeling then its time to get up and get moving.. But remember sadness and all that comes with it is a natural part of life.. Just know that your not alone.. and that your loved.
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Think of those that matter to you; call them and make time to see them. You will be surprised how easy it is to think no one cares but once you open up your heart to family and friends you will be rewarded with warmth and love. Life is a challenge I too struggle these same feelings. There are so many reasons to be happy you just need to be reminded. Ask God to carry you during your times of despair.