What do you do to help with your depression?!
Question: What do you do to help with your depression!?
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I'll give you my standard list of things I do to cope with depression!. Who knows, maybe there is something here that will help you, too!
If your depression seems to be more of a problem in the winter, try to get more sun!. You could have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, or your depression could have a seasonal component, meaning you can get depressed other times of the year, but you tend to have more trouble in the winter!. A light box is really good if you can afford one (about $300 online, don't get it at a local store, they will charge more for a light less than 1/2 as bright)!. Since I will always have a mood disorder, I have put in extra windows, keep the drapes mounted so they don't cover them, make sure I spend a lot of time in southern exposure rooms, painted the walls peach and yellow, mostly!. I even have a skylight, although that was here when I moved in (and I LOVE it, it helps a lot!!!!!)
Try meditation tapes like progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery!. They may seem silly at first, but they work!! They help reduce stress, which makes depression worse!.
***** #1 MOST HELPFUL TIP Go out with friends, and if you don't have any, find a club to join and MAKE yourself go until you actually look forward to it!. Isolation makes depression worse!. I'm an introvert, extremely so, and I still need to get out with others!.
Exercise at least 1/2 hour a day, and anytime you feel really hyper or depressed!. Exercise is a great mood stabilizer and cuts down on anxiety a lot!.
If your depression makes it hard for you to sleep, here are some good "sleep hygeine" tips so you can sleep better!. Like go to bed and get up about the same time each day, even weekends!. Don't use your bedroom to watch TV and read and use the computer and all that-just use the room as a bedroom normally would be used!. Don't do stuff that pumps you up right before bed, like exercising and using the computer!. You want to use that last hour to wind down-Take a bath!? Make the bedroom really dark, cover up the clock radio, even so the light doesn't shine at you!. If you live in the rackety city, use a noise generator (makes wave sounds and the like) to cover up the city sounds!. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening!.
Put a lot of colorful things around the house, happy type things, and keep the blinds open and let the sun in!. Get yourself some flowers!. Put on some nice clothes!. OK that was for the ladies, mostly!. Make a list of things that make you happy!. Here's some things on my list: A basket full of fluffy kittens, bread fresh from the oven, Fireworks popping on a warm summer evening, The first fireflies of the season, the scent of Jergen's cherry almond lotion, The crisp sound of a saltine cracker breaking, fresh sheets on the bed, standing in the boat flicking topwater lures out onto the water, etc!. Use all your senses and read that list when you are breaking down
Work on time management if being overwhelmed and late for things and too much to do is getting to you!. Cut back on other responsibilities temporarily so you can spend more restorative time with friends and family!.
You got a significant other!? Extra physical touch is very helpful!. Most people in the US or UK are touch deprived, so hold hands more, hug more, give shoulder rubs, etc!. Etc!. is a euphemism for you folks in an adult relationship!. A pet is good to cuddle with, too, if your home situation allows you to get one!. (I'm an animal lover, don't get one if you can't commit to it for 15 years) Take the dog out for a game of fetch, brush Fluffy, get some tubifex worms for your fish!.
I have really really severe psychiatric symptoms from bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder!. And I am able to control my behavior almost 100% even when I am suffering, and able to feel quite a bit better using some of these tricks, because the meds have only been partly effective for me!. If I didn't do stuff like the above, I would be in an institution for sure!. so please try some of these things, there is no harm in them, and they may provide some real relief for you!. Pills alone or counseling alone are not as effective as pills plus counseling, and you have to follow some of these type of suggestions the counselors give you!. Cognitive Behavioral therapy is the gold standard for depression treatment, so look into that, too!. That's good for anyone, really, but insurance will only pay for it if you have a mental condition like depression!. You'll deal with life's ups and downs better and have better relationships, too!.
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If your depression seems to be more of a problem in the winter, try to get more sun!. You could have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, or your depression could have a seasonal component, meaning you can get depressed other times of the year, but you tend to have more trouble in the winter!. A light box is really good if you can afford one (about $300 online, don't get it at a local store, they will charge more for a light less than 1/2 as bright)!. Since I will always have a mood disorder, I have put in extra windows, keep the drapes mounted so they don't cover them, make sure I spend a lot of time in southern exposure rooms, painted the walls peach and yellow, mostly!. I even have a skylight, although that was here when I moved in (and I LOVE it, it helps a lot!!!!!)
Try meditation tapes like progressive muscle relaxation or guided imagery!. They may seem silly at first, but they work!! They help reduce stress, which makes depression worse!.
***** #1 MOST HELPFUL TIP Go out with friends, and if you don't have any, find a club to join and MAKE yourself go until you actually look forward to it!. Isolation makes depression worse!. I'm an introvert, extremely so, and I still need to get out with others!.
Exercise at least 1/2 hour a day, and anytime you feel really hyper or depressed!. Exercise is a great mood stabilizer and cuts down on anxiety a lot!.
If your depression makes it hard for you to sleep, here are some good "sleep hygeine" tips so you can sleep better!. Like go to bed and get up about the same time each day, even weekends!. Don't use your bedroom to watch TV and read and use the computer and all that-just use the room as a bedroom normally would be used!. Don't do stuff that pumps you up right before bed, like exercising and using the computer!. You want to use that last hour to wind down-Take a bath!? Make the bedroom really dark, cover up the clock radio, even so the light doesn't shine at you!. If you live in the rackety city, use a noise generator (makes wave sounds and the like) to cover up the city sounds!. Avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening!.
Put a lot of colorful things around the house, happy type things, and keep the blinds open and let the sun in!. Get yourself some flowers!. Put on some nice clothes!. OK that was for the ladies, mostly!. Make a list of things that make you happy!. Here's some things on my list: A basket full of fluffy kittens, bread fresh from the oven, Fireworks popping on a warm summer evening, The first fireflies of the season, the scent of Jergen's cherry almond lotion, The crisp sound of a saltine cracker breaking, fresh sheets on the bed, standing in the boat flicking topwater lures out onto the water, etc!. Use all your senses and read that list when you are breaking down
Work on time management if being overwhelmed and late for things and too much to do is getting to you!. Cut back on other responsibilities temporarily so you can spend more restorative time with friends and family!.
You got a significant other!? Extra physical touch is very helpful!. Most people in the US or UK are touch deprived, so hold hands more, hug more, give shoulder rubs, etc!. Etc!. is a euphemism for you folks in an adult relationship!. A pet is good to cuddle with, too, if your home situation allows you to get one!. (I'm an animal lover, don't get one if you can't commit to it for 15 years) Take the dog out for a game of fetch, brush Fluffy, get some tubifex worms for your fish!.
I have really really severe psychiatric symptoms from bipolar disorder and post traumatic stress disorder!. And I am able to control my behavior almost 100% even when I am suffering, and able to feel quite a bit better using some of these tricks, because the meds have only been partly effective for me!. If I didn't do stuff like the above, I would be in an institution for sure!. so please try some of these things, there is no harm in them, and they may provide some real relief for you!. Pills alone or counseling alone are not as effective as pills plus counseling, and you have to follow some of these type of suggestions the counselors give you!. Cognitive Behavioral therapy is the gold standard for depression treatment, so look into that, too!. That's good for anyone, really, but insurance will only pay for it if you have a mental condition like depression!. You'll deal with life's ups and downs better and have better relationships, too!.
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Actually, for honestly honustness, I go up in my room with hot dogs, pop corn, popsicles, ice cream, soda, and etc!., and I cry my heart out and eat!. I have a high metabolism so I don't gain any weight!.
After that, I talk to someone close to me about it, except my family!. Like, a best friend!. My family makes it worse!.
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After that, I talk to someone close to me about it, except my family!. Like, a best friend!. My family makes it worse!.
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I am reading this book and it has helped me to think better about situations!. I always take things the wrong way and I never realized it till I read this book! It is all in your head!.!.!.!.!.!.how you think makes you how you feel! Www@Answer-Health@Com
force myself up in morning!.drink less dont smoke dope , physical activity is good and diet is important !. talking to someone u trust to be discreet is important , and talk to your family doctor about it !.Www@Answer-Health@Com
anything that helps you cope with your problems!.
weather its from going on the computer
reading, talking on the phone, running, working out, eating!.
and either talking to someone who helps you with your problems!.
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weather its from going on the computer
reading, talking on the phone, running, working out, eating!.
and either talking to someone who helps you with your problems!.
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I take Omega supplements( 3000 mg), Vitamin D3 supplements, and some progesterone cream, also I try to get plenty of sleep and eat when I am hungry!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
I went to the dr and asked what was best for the depression symptoms i have!. He put me on zoloft!. Im much better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Think about happy moments have fun conversation with family and friends, and most of all think about GOD for all those blessings he gave us in our lives!.
GOD BLESS and have a nice dayWww@Answer-Health@Com
GOD BLESS and have a nice dayWww@Answer-Health@Com
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