Today my depression come on again, can anyone please encourge me to fight agains!
Question: My family busily working, i have no one to encourage me. I have to depend myself.
Answers: My family busily working, i have no one to encourage me. I have to depend myself.
Depression is a vicious enemy, and you have to fight back. You may feel like you're not strong enough to fight, but you really do have that strength. You really are stronger than you think.
When you're depressed, you constantly have self-defeating thoughts. The only thing you can focus on is your sadness. When you're depressed, it can be difficult to get out of that depression. Say to yourself, "Do I really want to be depressed? Do I like feeling this way?" Of course you don't want to be depressed. No matter how bad you feel, hold on. *Don't let yourself get to the point where you feel like there's no hope. I guarantee that there is always hope. Don't let yourself stay in your depression. Fight back!
*A good way to fight depression is to keep busy. When you're depressed, you usually don't feel like doing anything. You just want to lie in bed or sit in a chair. If you do that, your mind will become idle, and self-defeating thoughts may come into your head.
*As soon as depression starts, stand up and keep moving. When you're busy doing something, you won't be thinking about your problems; instead, your mind and body will be occupied with the task you're doing. You may not feel like doing that task, but force yourself to do it. Even if you feel incredibly bad, get up and move. In the first few minutes of that task, you might feel like giving up. You'll have the urge to sit back down. Force yourself to keep moving. You'll start to feel better.
*Depression can sometimes grow while you're eating. When you're eating, your mind can easily become idle, and the depression can increase. To fight depression while you're eating, read something to keep your mind occupied. Another way to keep your mind busy while you're eating is to write a word on a piece of paper
*A good way to fight depression is to do something every day. You can make a list of things you need to do each day.
*When you're depressed, interact with people as soon as possible. You can call someone on the phone or go shopping. Be around people. Talking can really help. You don't have to talk about your depression; talk about anything.
*Another way to fight depression is to find a way to be needed. You can buy a plant. Think of the plant as your friend. Think how it depends on you to take care of it. Your plant is sitting there, waiting for you to be nice to it. When you water it, think how kind you are-- because you're taking care of its needs.
*Here are some nice things you can do for people:
Compliment people about the way they're dressed.
Send a gift to someone. Gifts are expected at birthdays and Christmas, so you can surprise that person by sending a gift at a different time of the year. Send the person a box of candy or a CD you've enjoyed. Enclose a card to say that you were thinking of that person. If you take your lunch to work, bring an extra side dish, such as an individual serving of applesauce. Offer it to someone during lunch. If that person genuinely likes the applesauce, buy a six-pack of it, and give it to that person as a present.
Send a thank-you card to one of your former teachers. Tell the teacher how much you enjoyed the class, and tell the teacher what you liked about him or her. Visualize how happy the teacher will be when he or she reads your card.
If there's someone who makes you unhappy, think about that person's good qualities. Send a card to tell that person what you admire about him or her. That card will be a complete surprise, and it will make that person feel good.
Send a card to your barber to say how much you like your haircuts.
Write a letter to a high-school friend you haven't seen in a long time. Tell that person how much you enjoyed his or her friendship. Tell that person that he or she made your life happier and that you're glad you have met them.
If you had an argument with someone, apologize to that person. Humble yourself and take the blame for the argument. This can be a difficult thing to do, but when you elevate the other person, you'll feel incredibly good about yourself. This will show you that you have a strong character, and it will prove to you that you're worthwhile. If you don't feel comfortable talking to that person, send a letter. Don't avoid people who make you unhappy. Think of ways to be nice to them. It's easy to be nice to your friends, but you'll get a wonderful feeling when you're nice to someone who isn't your friend.
When you take a walk, smile and say "hi" to the people you pass. It's often unexpected, and it will make them feel good. Especially say "hi" to children. Adults sometimes ignore children when they pass them, but saying "hi" will make the children feel special.
Visit someone in the hospital. You're expected to visit family and friends, but it's nice when you visit someone you don't know very well. It will be unexpected, and it will make that person feel good. Ask that person whether there's anything you can bring to him or her.
Remember: Don't give in to depression. Fight back!
Good luck
Valentino
Im the same i have no one to encourge me but i got over itt, i dont really know how. I just dont care any more. I'm great help! ;D
I always put on some up beat music.
Others encourage: I believe it is better to inform and encourage. My standard post follows, but, if you are young, antidepressants are unsuitable for young people. See depression treatments, at ezy build, below, in section 2, (much more detailed) or the Myspace blog of shaneris, and consult a doctor, to eliminate thyroid problems, etc. as possible contributing factors: also seek a referral to a therapist using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy. It is your decision, and yours alone, as to whether to take any antidepressants offered, but, before you do, read section 1, and check medications out at www.drugs.com so you will be on the lookout for side effects, like sexual dysfunction. My strong recommendation, however, is to follow the advice of my doctor, his associate, and Nathanial S. Lehrmann, MD, Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, and Dr. Mercola, at www.mercola.com and many others: avoid antidepressants (pages 2V, and 2Z refer, & antidepressant websites: page 2). The reasons why we all share the same view on this are explained in full, as you will find, if you read it, and section 1. All of their advice, (except prayer, because many people are not religious) I have incorporated into the "core treatments" of the multidimensional approach to treating depression, including occupational therapy, relaxation techniques, and exercise, with others as options, such as the supplements: Inositol, or SAMe, or herbal remedies, like St. John's wort. If you are diagnosed with clinical (major) depression, antidepressants may be necessary for a while, which will give the treatments time to become effective. The antidepressants themselves need at least several days, or even weeks to begin becoming effective. It's a good idea to taper off them slowly, with medical advice, after several months, say, to a couple of years, at most, because they are only effective in the long term for about 30% of people. Because of this, you would be well advised to begin the treatments immediately, and maintain them. I'd just thank your mental health care provider, and pocket the prescription, trying the treatments for a few months, to see if they are sufficient for you, before considering filling it (unless clinically depressed, and having great difficulty functioning, or suicidal, in which case I'd take them). If the amount of daylight you have been exposed to recently has reduced, perhaps due to the change of seasons, see Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) in section 2, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris and, instead of taking 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily; replace 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements for the winter months only! (or, as probably a better alternative to the 2 cod liver oil supplements: 1 teaspoonful of cod liver oil, with a little butter, to ensure its use; I take mine on sourdough rye bread, or toast, covered with fishpaste, and pepper, to mask the strong taste). Consider having your doctor test your vitamin D levels, using the 25 Hydroxyvitamin D test. Optimal levels are 50 - 55 ng/ml (115 - 125 nmol / L. It should be above 32 ng/ml. Those people who receive adequate exposure to sunlight, daily, won't need the vitamin D from cod liver oil, but many people, particularly those in latitudes far from the equator, find this difficult, to achieve. Come on; exercise a little, and go get some Omega 3, etc.
boy oooo boy have i been there
all i got to say is look at the + things
YOU CAN DOO IT !!!!!
i'm really sorry, that must be so lonely, not to have support, you just have to fight it, just think, whatever is happening to me, there's somebody that has it 10x worse somewhere out there and thank god thats not me.. maybe find some type of hobby to cheer yourself up, i play guitar and it takes me away from the world and just into the music for that time, i love it.. best of luck!!!!!
Plant a flower garden. Watching them grow and seeing the colors is always encouraging. It doesn't happen overnight so the calming effect lasts for months.
I know how you feel.. I have noone to encourage me neither. All I have is my self-motivation. And it's growing weaker day by day.
You obviously didnt have it bad enough, think of yourself as lucky to be healthy & alone than have nothing & be alone, I have a broken back & I cant do a thing but I am not alone, with no one to help me, snap out of it you have your health so now be independant & be a leader.
Remember that you are in control of your emotions... and that if you focus on the negative, that is what you will attract into your exerience. Do something for yourself (something small) take the time out for a warm, relaxing bath, read, or workout. Take a moment to look around yourself and list the things you are greatful for (this helps to switch your focus into a more positive mode). If you are feeling too down to think big, start out with the little things.... like I am greatful that I have a warm and comfortable bed to sleep in, or I'm greatful for the happy memories that stuffed animal holds.... I also have a little trick which has served me well. I ask myself what I am upset about, and will care about it 10 or 20 years from now? If the answer is, no, then I can relax about it. If the answer is, yes, then I better dust myself off and make my move!
I hope this helps you to feel better.
Love & Light,
Rachel,
Master Hypnotist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher.
Please memorize this poem, and every time you feel depressed recite it to yourself; It helps me!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest! if you must; but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up, though the pace seems slow;
You might succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor's cup.
And he learned too late, when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit;
It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.
I recently got off all antidepressant medication . I 've suffered from depression for years. I gave it all to Jesus, and now he carries all my burdens. when I feel bad ,I go visit my kids or friends. take both arms and wrap them around yourself and know I care!!! lotsa hugs Amy :0)
I think you my be confusing depression with sadness, being alone is a sad thing for some of us.
The simple answer, would be to get busy, create a new reality for yourself. filled with things that you are interested in. Maybe get a job. Go back to school. I really don't know their is so little information given in your question.