I'm really depressed and it doesn't seem like anything helps.. what ot!

since i've been there, and done the overdoses, cutting etc many times, you just need to find what made you happy before and do it. don't give a f*ck what anyone thinks, do what makes you happy. go dance! go drink! buy a new outfit! go bungy jumping! do something to make you feel alive! thats why ppl cut... "bleed just to know youre alive".

Hang in there. its a crappy time, but life is better than death. (even though death is extremely seductive)

You defintly need exercise and try to due it in the sunlight i to was depressed and im only 15 also eat nuts and things high in protein but things not high in fat. it really helps.

How is your sleep?? I have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and i felt the same way until it was Diagnosed, (Except of the Suicidal Part.)

if your depression is worse in winter, look into light boxes and dawn simulators. are you hanging out with friends? lonliness is a big depression causer. a history of abuse is a common cause of depression, and therapy can help. the meds were a disaster for me - just made me more disabled. My suffering was much worse on the meds because they made me very agitated inside (it was holy hell, in fact - read my questions from a year or 2 ago) and also increased anxiety and arguing with my spouse.

lack of sleep may be a major cause of depression, so if you are not sleeping 8 hours a night, try harder (google sleep hygeine) and consider if you may have a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea.

also, many meds can cause depression, such as acne, birth control, blood pressure, benzos and many other kinds of meds.

antidperessants turn out to be placebo treatment anyhow - a cruel false hope. google antidepressants placebo kirsch for an intro to that issue. His research has been confirmed by many others recently.

all the best to you.

I feel the same. Unfortunately I don't have an answer for you as I don't have an answer myself. Good things are starting to happen and im working out but i still feel meh. hopefully time will make things better. Just wanted to write to you cause it makes me feel better that im not the only one who feels like this...hope the best for you, depression is the worst feeling ever.

There are many great articles online that really help.
My fav advice, smile to yourself for 15 seconds. and chemicals in your brain automatically release thinking your happy, plus it stretches your face lol. Just keep smiling and enjoy the small things in life. For me, its peppermint candy and penguins lol.

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Are you in therapy? that can help a lot. I was in the same position for quiet a while and still struggle with depression, therapy helped me tremendously. Some of the techniques I still use are thought blocking-when I notice negative thoughts I couniously block them out and say to myself "I will not think like that",distraction- when negative thoughts begin I MAKE myself do something to distract myself, and positive affirmations- I am beautiful, I am smart, I can do this, I am strong, ETC... Also when I begin to feel like this I try to keep away from sad things-only watch comedies and read funny things but avoid unnecessary stress. If you are still having suicidal thoughts and none of this works I would call a suicide hot line. they can talk to you about how you feel and give you resources in your area 1-800-273-8255 is the national suicide hot line number, there are all so ones for each state. If you have a plan to commit suicide then go to the E.R. and you can receive inpatient treatment. I hope that some of this helps you. Good luck.