What To Do?

you should talk to a counselor, trusted teacher or doctor right away. Medications are not always the answer and can lead to a lot more problems sometimes. Depression runs in my family back many generations. Some relatives tried medications and some were helped - some are still on meds years later and still experience depression. Once you know you have depression it does help a lot to talk to others. At least so you know you are not alone or the only one experiencing it. Finding something that makes you happy can be a lifelong quest & I wish you the best. I've had depression since I was quite young too and I still battle it now in my mid 30's I found medication to have too many side effects and have chosen to deal with my depression more in the way I think about things and people. I was fortunate to marry the man I love and have 2 beautiful boys. They are usually what I think of or try to focus on when I get depressed. Good luck to you and I hope you find a way to cope with your depression

Hi Spazz435, Do you like reading? When I was very young and felt depressed or upset I used to shut myself in my room and read comic books for hours on end. They cheered me up so that I was laughing instead. Maybe you can get some books by good comic authors out of the library and try that. Ask the librarian for some advice on the authors. Speak to your doctor again if you think it is getting worse. Point out to him or her that it is really affecting your life a lot (if it is). Most important tell your parents if you think it is worse. They are your best allies.

I'm a bit confused - have you been diagnosed with Major Depression Disorder? If so, I'm concerned that your doctor is not prescribing anti depressants with that kind of diagnosis. Or are you at the point now where you think you may be suffering from depression, but haven't been officially diagnosed? I'd definitely speak to your doctor again, or perhaps find another health care professional to talk to (if that is possible). Talking to a counselor/psychologist/etc can really help. It's been shown that counseling is more effective than just anti depressants with combined with medication in the treatment of depression. I'm a big fan of trying to combat depression from all sides, not just trying one thing at a time and hoping it works. Good luck to you, and keep us posted!

I think you should undergo therapy. Communication with friends and family would be best if you would just open up to them and talk about what upsets you, but if you are not really that comfortable (I also don't like to talk about my troubles if possible), then you could go with group therapy where you can relate with others who feel the same way as you. If you don't like therapies, don't why not take up writing or painting? Do things that you like the most to express yourself and release your inner thoughts. Or.. you could just talk to us here in myLot anytime :)

i also suffered from depression before and have to take anti depressants but for some reason i hate the idea of taking meds to alleviate my being sad so i decided to just stop taking it. One of the thing that helped me a lot is I exercise not those gym weight lifting... i walk a lot it unload some burden of stress from me. I spend time with happy friends those who makes me laugh and I try to control my anger i talked to myself and say "this is too petty to be stressed about move on and be happy"

I agree with what your doctor says about not prescribing you a antidepressants. I guess he thinks that that is just quit normal and you can still learn to control it. Moreover, allow me to share a little of my experience and faith. I am a person who have a melancholic-choleric type of temperament. So, that means I also easily get depressed, however, what makes me overcome it is through prayer and giving about my cares and worries to the my LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. This doesn't mean that I did get depress anymore but I was able to overcome and control it every time it strikes me.

Hi there, the level of depression the society can inflict differs per person. Like your situation, I do not get depress easily that way. I do not even feel depress most of the time. Anyway, what I do when I get through the hardest times in my life: I simply stay with friends, the one I can trust the most. The one who makes me laugh no matter how corny, mushy, cheesy he/she thinks the situation maybe. And they usually lift my soul. I am always happy because of them. And most of all, I eat! Eating sweets makes me happy. That is the best way to do it. Also, I live with this motto : I make sure I am happy. I make sure I do not get offended with what they do, I tend to give everything a reason. There is always a reason. Ex. They are idiots for saying that because they are just seeking for attention. You get the idea? :d wish you best of luck. I hope you won't be depressed anymore. Do not make people who loves you be more sad because you are sad. Stay happy with them :D

How old are you now? I hope you are doing well at the moment and I am too having depression for 14 years already I am 29 years at the moment. Depression can be suffering if you don't talk to people mostly your family members. Tell them how you feel and your friends too. I hope they can understand. :)

I think you are very sensitive. Don't take any thing so seriously. Let every thing go easy. Try to ignore any comment against you. Bu I'm not saying that you will not protest against injustice or wrong doing. But always try to remain cool. I'm sure you will be free from depression.

You must eat chocolates with you, Tasty and sweet yummi chocolates are best way to get rid off from such dipressions. During dipression time take 4-5 chocolates it will reduce your dipression and will bring happiness in short time. CHoclolates are best.

i have the same experience with you. i describe myself a sensitive and cowardly completist. so some little things that don't reach my ideal level will make me anxious and unconfident. according to my own experience, persons like us suffering from depression should speak with others who are optimistic,sunny and never bother about trifles. gradually you will be infected by their smile and enthusiasm, and look down upon the things trouble you.

I was depressed are found his good friend, if you just met friend, if you just met friends have no time, I'll do things they like to forget some unhappy things.

dear spazz, I think the best method is self-seggestion. When the thing which disrupt you, you can take a deep breathing first, and then tell youself it's just ok, and let you calm. Every time when I depress,I always remember my tutor tell me that: You see, the life is really short. You will be a woman soon, and then be a grandma. So, you should learn how to enjoy the recent years. You'd better not concentrate at the things which let you not happy. The bad thing goes, and you just foeget it. Actually, after several years, when you remember these bad things again, you will find that these are really little. My english is poor, I don't know if i said clear or not. I hope you happy every day.

Hi spazz435 Depression is part of life. None can escape from it. So we have to know how to handle it to make our life affirmative. First you can do to find out why are you depressed and act logically to your depression. Take time to find out your emotion both negative emotion and positive emotion, which will gradually give you a better weapon for fighting against depressio0n. Physical exercise of course is better weapon to manage depression. After all life is short,live it up. Thanks.

Family and friends is the major help at times like these. They're the one who is supposed to help you look on the brighter side of things or at least take them lightly than usual. If they don't yet know about your problem, maybe its time you open up to them and make them understand how you feel. That way they will be more conscious on helping you and avoid other unnecessary hurt to add to the injury.