Sharing our depression

hi,vathsala,Good morning..here are some tips for both... To relieve from depression--- 1]Set Goals 2]Sleep 3]Exercise 4]Forgiveness 5]Gratitude 6]Sunlight 7]Hydration 8]Friendships 9]Reading 10]Journal http://www.dumblittleman.com/2009/03/10-simple-ways-to-overcome-depression.html To enjoy happiness----- 1. Appreciate Beauty. 2. Connect With Nature. 3. Laugh. 4. Have Simple Pleasures. 5. Connect With People. 6.Learn. 7]Rethink Your Mornings and Evenings. 8. Celebrate Your Successes. http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/enjoy-life-each-day/ Have a nice time,friend

hi aunty, well, to be frankly, i won't much depressed for any matter, yeah, if we depressed for certain situation, it won't come back in the normal way. so, i never depressed for anything, i just think for that such a time that's all. or i will concentrate on other things, by doing computer work or embroidery work. thankyou, have a good day.

Hi vathsala! When sometimes I feel sad due to unfavourable happenings, I try to divert my attention towards some good things. I try to recollect and recall my blessings and try to think positive. Sitting in a lonely and dark room cannot be the best remedy to overcome my depression, I know it. I indulge in something sooner than later because sitting idle and thinking continously will not help me. What about you?

Hi dear, This is life and we may face bad as well as good. I agree with you, when we feel bad we don’t want to face anybody but it is not the right thing to avoid the depression. If we have nice friends we can share our problem so that we may feel better. If I am on the situation I may feel angry on everybody… but I won’t take much time to relive. Ladies have some hormonal problems which may cause depression.

when it comes to depression you have to try to make yourself happy all the time. Depression tries to get down. I no how that feels I go through it but we have to laugh when we don't feel like laughing. You have to try to change your thinking patterns. When you feel like you are starting to be depressed find something to do it will change it.

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.

hi vathsala garu, that is common in life and every body have had this type of feelings in their lives several times,for me and you also the same,we are human beings,we cannot keep our feeling in our heart that will comeout from us in the type of anger,hate,ugliness etc etc,only "snithpragnulu" like lor Krishna Bhagavan will not shake with all these,have a nice day day

Much of the advice here seems to be about trying to forget one's depression - just displacement activities. I actually got myself out of a deep depression some years ago. I did so by doing the opposite of what everyone was advising - I went deeper into the depression so that I could figure out what was causing it. I figured something happened in my mind and the only person who was going to dive in and rummage around was me. It took a lot of study, some meditation and I even learnt hypnosis. It worked. I came out of it with renewed energy. I can't say I have a sunny disposition, but being cynical and being depressed are different. Like I said, it may sound counter-intuitive but getting out sometimes means going deeper and deeper before finding the key. It's in many ways no different to role playing games - except it's for real. Other people? I forgot about them for a couple of years - they were still there when I emerged.

hi,vathsala,i had hearded that eating the bananas would make a people feel happy so when i am unhappy i would eat a lot of bananas,but it didn`t work at all,it makes me upset more so i turn to eat a lot of other things,i wouldn`t going to be fatter but being thiner and thiner……but when i am happy i would keep a steable weight,i would share the happiness with my friends by singing ,dancing and so on

Hi, Yes, different people deal with depression differently. To deal with depression one must built a permanent positive mindset which unfortunately can't be built overnight. When I get depressed, for a moment I feel irritated to a great extent. But then I try to battle it with reasons. First of all I think to myself that there is no such thing that has entirely bad aspect. I mean, there must be a good as well as a bad part of everything. The situation that has made me so depressed may also have some good outcome which is not visible right now, but may be in future God has something better in store for me. Then I try to get mentally detached from the whole situation. I try to meditate for a while or read some good, encouraging books. But what helps me most is the very thought that whatever God bestowed upon me is for some good reason and it must be for my own good. The root cause for depression is often sudden breach of trust or expectation. If one can get enough control over one's own mind so as to beat the expectation and desire the depression slowly vanishes away. A strong belief in God has made me so strong that I don't even need to share my depression with somebody. It just vanishes away. To learn more about the meditation and self-detachment process you may consider reading this article I've written recently.http://enlightenedsoul.wordpress.com/ Take care God bless you all

Hello there Vathsala, The more we think about our problems and frustrations, it will just keep adding the pain and mysery rooted deep within us. In effect we disregard other people around who love and care about us that much, we refused to move on, we forget to smile and to look at the brighter side of life. Hey Cheer up! In situation like this, we must not look back to cry on our misfortune but rather to learn and move far. Learn to accept and let go, find the best way to keep you busy and going. Pray, play, relax, work and pray.

Hi, there! We can tell when a person is happy, it easily shows. Whenever I am, I try to spread the happiness around like singing a song that would get stuck in other people's heads, do something nice to others, give them a treat, and I couldn't seem to stop smiling and being cheerful. However, when I am depressed, I listen to music so all I could think of is the melody. It's either I prefer to be left alone, or seek the company of people who are happy at the moment, and the comfort of desserts. It's also good to cry once in a while or put in a journal what I'm feeling, it's a good outlet of purging emotions.

Well that happens to me too.I think for a start we should admit to ourself that we are depressed.Thats the only time we know really the root of our problem,then we can deal with the problem. Instead of not knowing what's happening to us.This happens to most people with the attitude that they don't want to dwell on negative things.But that's just fooling yourself sometimes ,and just avoiding the reality. Ok after i know why im like this and like that,thats the time i count my blessings. And start thinking positive.I dont feel better at once but it helps me get on my feet sooner. And we are lucky nowadays, coz we have computers.We can go to our network sites and try to get amused by the activity going on there.Or maybe we can watch some youtube videos that will help us divert our attention to the negative thoughts thats trying to make us pull us down. This is my way of dealing with depression. Hope ur having a great week.

I think the root cause of depression is when you start to look down yourself and think you lack so many things in life and then started comparing yourself with other people... I guess the best remedy for depression is feel good about yourself even if you are feeling so down... there are so many ways to cheer ourselves or maybe start helping other people and maybe you will realize how lucky you are in some ways.

whenever im feeling depressed, i always look for ways where i can laugh. and i thank mr.bean so much coz he's videos are always available on the net. i always believe that by laughing alone, you can bring out all those negative things inside you and the next thing i knew is im already working on solving the problem. thats the simplest but i think the most effective way of releasing depression. happy mylotting vathsala30

hi vathsala , i too feel like the same. when i am happy i used to like all the things and activities that are around me. but when iam upset it somehow takes some time for me to overcome from it. i like to be alone when i am upset. nowadays i am getting more angry when things go out of my hands

Hi! please don't make fun of me if i say it to my decompression method--just eat snack food,i am a girl,i think that is why a lot of fat women,aha...... (because smoking and drink are the most of the decompression method of male),especially sweets,can make people happy,said to have scientific basis ps:money is the cource of much of the presure

Hi vathsala, good morning. I do not feel eating, talking or doing anything when depressed. I will write if want to do something and couldn't on paper. whatever is there in mind i ll put on paper. it releavs me alot. and when feel happy, I love to talk with my best pals. and share everything with them. thanks for reading my feelings..:)

Yeah depression makes us pale and irritating,we dont feel like talking to anyone and makes us to worry a lot.Hence the best method of eradicating depression is go for a long walk,share our feelings with true friend,listen to music etc...

Well, sometimes its unavoidable that we feel depressed for the day..but for the health its not a good side, i believe in Meditation which will balance our mind and helps to be normal at situations.