Serious question about coping with depression?!
Question:
Serious question about coping with depression?
What do you do when you feel depressed?? I only want people to answer if they seriously have ever been depressed, not just pious people who think they have the right cheeky answers. I get depressed alot but I do NOT want to take medication because then medication will run my life. I just want to be able to cope.
Answers:
Being depressed alot is quite a bit different than clinical depression. Clinical depression is basically your brain's lack of the chemicals, such as dopamine and endorphins, which make you happy. If you don't take medication or smoke or make up for the lack of natural chemicals in your brain, there really isn't much that you can do.
If you are depressed alot, you can always do things that would make you happy. Hobbies such as arts and crafts would give you a sense of accomplishment. So would getting a job in which you do well in.
Movies, comedy clubs and the like are also good. Any kind of laughter, even temporary, will give you a boost.
Dark chocolate, and if you're old enough, sex with a loved one would boost your mood and alleviate depression.
You might also want to check out WWW.Depressiontribe.org. Its a support group for others who are dealing with depression, clinical or other wise.
Don't turn your nose up at medications though. Although anti-depressents get a lot of bad press, it can be said that too many people are over prescribed. Ask a good physician/psychiatrist about it and see about getting started on a really low dosage.
Good luck!