How do u get rid of depression without having to take pills or therapy?!
Question:
How do u get rid of depression without having to take pills or therapy?
I've been depressed for most of my life because i feel lonley. I have lot's of friends and a lot of people like to hangout with me. Im not an ugly guy so i attract a lot of beautiful girls. I could be partying with like a hundred of my friends and having a great time but deep inside I still feel alone. I alway's have this hollow feeling in my chest and it hurts somewhat physically and emotionaly. Just last night i got drunk for the first time to see if that would get rid of the depression but all i did was cry myself to sleep. I just feel like no matter what i do or who i meet im going to die alone. Help.
Answers:
Hi
You need to start liking yourself - your company and believing that you are worth being loved in the first place.
Forms of creative expression often help to "drive out the demons" - including music, painting, poetry etc.
You could also try the following
Exercise - increases the feel good factors
Eat healthy and regularly - maintains blood sugar, addresses deficiencies.
Do a supplement profile (try "the optimum nutrition bible" by Patrick Holford - just in case you are deficient. i.e. B complex are your stress vitamins.
If you think your depressed try St Johns Wort or 5HTP - but please check that these won't be detrimental to yourself i.e you cant take these with some other medications.
Perhaps someone like a motivational coach may help to inspire direction and goals that you don't realize or believe you can achieve.
I wish you well - you've taken a big step in realizing and starting to address where you are. x