How do i get over my depression?!

How do i get over my depression?

well, i'm not to sure if i'm depressed or not yet, i'm still getting tested.
help me?

Hi! Although I've never been diagnosed with depression i think I've suffered from mild bouts with it and my mom has suffered from severe depression for my entire life. It's not an easy thing to deal with!

I think it's important to recognize the way that you feel and forgive yourself for feeling that way. Don't feel guilty or that it's your fault! It's good that you're getting tested and seeking treatment. Sometimes depression can be treated with medication, sometimes it can be dealt with by counseling.

Keeping a journal can help you recognize your mood patterns or if there's something that triggers your feeling down and this could possibly allow you to help yourself out and alter some things. I don't think depression is due to a personality flaw or some wrong thing about you, it's a combination of physiological dispositions and your life situations.

Know that there is hope for you! You can be happy again! Just deal with it one day at a time. If you have a period where you're not feeling as depressed maybe write down all your positive qualities which I have no doubt that you have. Then maybe when you're feeling depressed try reading over them and remind yourself of them. Also, try confiding in a friend or two that you're feeling depressed. I know sometimes it's taboo with people, but if you can get your friends to understand hopefully they'll be supportive.

Don't be embarrassed or ashamed and realize we all go through times that we're in a rut. Just do your best to keep your head up and don't be afraid to seek out help! Good luck!!