What is the best way to get out of depression.

@surajpkn (582)
India
October 13, 2007 6:55pm CST
Can anybody here tell me, what a person should say to him/herself, to be out of depression, to cool oneself off and get going on with life and what life has got for us?
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@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
14 Oct 07
Hi, I believe what Peavey said is very true. You could also read some positief thinking books. Like the one from Norman Vincent Pael (not sure if I wrote the last name right, Pail,Peal). The Power of Positief Thinking. This book (which I read a long time ago,) really helped me. But there are also lots of other books to read on this subject. Even if you only read 10 min a day. It helps.Well for me it helped. Maybe it can help you to. And singing helped me too. Happy songs, not sad of course. Telling yourself when you wake up in the morning:"Today is going to be a great day!" Even if you donĀ“t really believe it, saying this every morning will eventually make you feel like it is true. Good Luck and take care.
@Margajoe (4747)
• Germany
21 Oct 07
Well, sure if it helps, no problem. That does not help me. When I start crying I cannot stop, and then I end up with a cold , for at least a week. My nose starts a life of its own , so to speak. lol But, yes I have heard that is normally the best thing to do. Cry and get it out of your system. Take care.
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• United States
15 Oct 07
Awww im soo sorry Sura if this is for you,..i wish i could give ya a big ol' hug,,i have been there for soo many years and i know how much it hurts and days u dont want to even get out of bed..and just cry all the time.mostly for no reason half the time..and it took my friends to save me..i would just go visit friends and fasmily as much as i could..listen to happy music and delete all that nasty slow and sad songs..those are evil in our situations lol lol..stay farr away!! lol..also stay far far away from people that are down themselves,,or people that have there own drama happening..you dont need it..keep postive mojo around you as much as u can,negativity will just bring u down harder..i found that out the hard way..soo stay busy as much as u can..stay away from sad movies and songs and people,,and remeber the old saying..Live this moment..for this is teh only life we have:) i wish u lots of luck and sending lots of love your way hunn..take care...April
@peavey (16936)
• United States
14 Oct 07
The usual advice is to do something - get involved in a hobby or volunteer to help others. Physical activity seems to help, also. Trying to talk oneself out of depression may help, but just getting up and making oneself do something seems to work better.
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@glamgrl (384)
• Ireland
16 Oct 07
i suffer from depression ths is what i do if i feel myself going down -swim -do stretching excersises -burn essential oils -take a flower essence called'confidence' -drink water -excersize a little more -have a nice cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate -see a friend.hope this helps in some way best regards -be gentle with myself
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@goodsign (2287)
• Malaysia
14 Oct 07
The sources or causes that demonstrate the depression must be identified in a very clear manner. Sort all those sources and solve it one by one. Outsouce our problem to the appropriate party for solutions. Positive minded that should be take first here is "a problem creates an opportunity". Creative and inventive mind that really work for us to keep on going to have good future life. So no more for depression but appreciation.
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@strenght (19)
14 Oct 07
Prayers - For me I cry to God!-
• United States
15 Oct 07
can i ask u why u are so depressed?
@glamgrl (384)
• Ireland
16 Oct 07
i suffer from depression ths is what i do if i feel myself going down -swim -do stretching excersises -burn essential oils -take a flower essence called'confidence' -drink water -excersize a little more -have a nice cup of coffee and a piece of chocolate -see a friend -be gentle with myself
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• Philippines
19 Oct 07
Everything is happening for a reason. You have two choices in life be sad or be happy. If you choose to be sad then I think life would be worthless you are simply a looser and if you choose to be happy despite of all difficulties you may have you can consider yourself a big winner. God Speed!
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Oct 07
It depends on how depressed a person is and what situation the person is in. If I can and I'm at home, I watch comedies until I feel better. If I can, I go for a walk until the adrenalin kicks in and the fresh air, etc, helps me feel better. If I can, I read joke books or listen to uplifting tapes. But I usually know when I'm starting to feel sad and "nip it in the bud" as soon as possible. Take care
• Philippines
16 Oct 07
By doing divertional activities.
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
12 Oct 10
i feel i get refreshed after having my chocolates. And best remedy is Meditation, try breathing exercise, it will help you balance and handle depression.