How do you fight depression?!


Question: I'm only sixteen and I'm suffering from depression. I used to be happy to go to school, got all A's and B's, popular, enjoyed many extracurrilar activities, etc. But moving schools twice in a year just changed my attitude. I feel hopeless in this new city I'm residing in right now. I tried to tell myself I'm okay but I keep falling over and over again. I've also been trying to get help from God and ask him to make me stronger. But having a mom[ I don't live with my dad ] who doesn't really pay attention doesn't help either. I've always been on the right track, I want to be someone one day, be successful. I don't know how to fight this, and right now I feel really stupid posting my personal problems on Yahoo! Answers. But I guess I need some insight from other peole around the world. Anyone ever felt like giving up? And what did you do to fight off the evil thoughts? How?

Thank you in advance & God Bless.


Answers: I'm only sixteen and I'm suffering from depression. I used to be happy to go to school, got all A's and B's, popular, enjoyed many extracurrilar activities, etc. But moving schools twice in a year just changed my attitude. I feel hopeless in this new city I'm residing in right now. I tried to tell myself I'm okay but I keep falling over and over again. I've also been trying to get help from God and ask him to make me stronger. But having a mom[ I don't live with my dad ] who doesn't really pay attention doesn't help either. I've always been on the right track, I want to be someone one day, be successful. I don't know how to fight this, and right now I feel really stupid posting my personal problems on Yahoo! Answers. But I guess I need some insight from other peole around the world. Anyone ever felt like giving up? And what did you do to fight off the evil thoughts? How?

Thank you in advance & God Bless.

wow. that brought tears to my eyes.. is that weird? ok beside the point..

i would say, try your absolute hardest to surround yourself with happy/funny people. go out for a sport, even if your not friends with anyone on the team.. guaranteed you'll make friends[popular or not].. i used to be extremely depressed.. my parents got a divorce when i was 12. then i had to move to a completely different state, where i had no friends, and no family, and nothing really to call home. i never saw my dad, or any of my old friends, and soon i never even spoke to them.. i went out for the basketball team, and made it. no one knew me, and that sucked.. so for a few practices i was alone, and for a few days i sat alone at lunch.. and for a few days i was the only kid left w/o a partner.. and so on... but after a while, i decided that i was sick of feeling this way, and it took one person to pick me up.. and now i am completely happy and content with my life.. i mean sometimes life sucks *** hole.. but for the most part im happy. the point is.. hah there is a point to this don't worry.. is that you just need to put yourself out there, as horrible as it sounds.. tell people how you feel. your mother, maybe an old friend, or maybe even a new friend you meet at school. just let it out and you won't feel so trapped. good luck ok. i hope everything turns out wonderful :]

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sun lamps and anonymous phone lines where they listen and help you solve problems.. and on Y!A? lol.. good luck hun xx

How do you fight depression?

...with a tazer.

Try and get some medication for your depression and if that doesn't help then try to get some therapy as well, take care hunnnn< 3

Hun, your so young! Go and enjoy life! Spend time with friends, make new friends... Walk your dog, go out with your mom! Buy yourself some new clothes, treat yourself to a spa day treatment, luxurize yourself in diamonds, do anything you can possibly do thats active! Trust me, i'v felt depressed sometimes too, but sometimes you need to look on the brighter side of things, rather than the uglier sides.. Life is SO short. One minute your alive, next minute you could be driving, then get hit by a car. You gotta overcome depression, and live life to the fullest. I wish the best for you! :)

You've done the right thing and taken the first step. Most people who are depressed won't even admit it.

Do you have any close friends? If you do, talk to them about it. If you ever have any horribly negative thoughts, talk to them. Having a close support is always a good thing.

Going to a doctor is also good. There are people who can help.

Good luck. I hope things get better for you.

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I feel very similar to how you do. I was especially this way when I was younger.

I have tried everything for depression even medicine and nothing has worked.

One thing that does help (but not cure) for me is to find hope in life. I agree a lot of people find hope knowing God is with us. Whatever there is that you believe in or find hope in to look forward to another day.

Either way, please see if you can find other people that fell like you do and get a circle of friends that love you and can help you. There are people out there that are real and true people, you will have to look hard but they are out there. :) (HUG FOR YOU)

Eat a balanced diet, think positively (even if you have to fake it), think about all the things you do have (a life, home, health, ect.), do more things that make you happy and try to not be around people or things that make you feel depressed.

I am fighting depression, too. Did something happen to make you feel this way? I know that sounds weird but I guess when I went through things is when mine all started. I don't kno rele.

Hey i've been there. Listen to "The Final Countdown" by Europe. The louder the better. It'll get you motivated. If that doesn't work try listening to "Leaving The Past" by Immortal Technique. Basically just get yourself motivated and focus on yourself and soon enough you can forget your depression.

You keep seeking God - He will pick you up.
Maybe you also want to see a doctor, possibly get on an antidepressant.

Try getting involved in your new school. Finding a good, active,God believing, faith filled church (youth group) would be good. You can meet people your age, and they can help keep you focused, from giving up. Plus most youth groups go on all kinds of trips, and do really fun things.

Oh, sweets. You are going to be ok. I have dealt w/ depression for years! Teens were awful because I didn't even know what was wrong. I was just super unhappy. You are not alone in dealing w/ this.

I have had the best therapist for the past 2 years ( I had others who didn't really help). What he has helped me to do is figure out what I want to be doing (goals) & start moving toward them. Sometimes my goal is just getting through the day relatively happy. Doing acts of service helps a lot too. I now work in an industry that I love that is all about service. I give facials which helps me to use my talent to help others have the skin they want & time to relax. I can be in a terrible mood & as soon as I am focussed on someone else, my mood improves.

Read up lifting books, one of my faves is called The Four Agreements. It helps you to stay centered & keep your mind filled w/ good things.
If you ever want to chat, you can e-mail me. Take care of you!

first of all, yea i have felt like giving up. but i realized if i did i'd b hurting the people who care about me... why do that. fighting off the thoughts is what i can't do. u just have 2 remind urself that it's not right. cuz it's not. write it on ur hand or something. talk 2 ur mom and ask her 2 pay attention i'm sure she'll want 2. a's and b's? well u just need 2 work hard again. remotiv8 urself, maybe it could b the start of a new chance.keep strong. u can do anything if u set ur mind 2 it. popularity isn't the world... if it made u happy be happy that u once had it. find a good friend who will b true 2 u (it's much better than popularity trust me). moving schools can be hard, but u need 2 try and pull some strings. life isn't over yet. good luck i guess.

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