Being the only un-depressed one in my family is odd

Just keep thinking possive. and tell yourself you won't be like the rest of the family. It sure can be heriditary. but as long as you keep it in your mind that you are not going to let it get you down, you will be alright. excerise is good for your mind. I like to walk that makes me feel better.

its not odd ..its gud that u r nt depressed,..bcum an inspiratino 4 othr members too..

Good for you! My boyfriend is the same way...nothing effects him. He doesn't let things get to him...unfortunately I do...and have had to be on medication. I am slowly trying to get off...because I don't like being on it...and it makes me very tired all the time. I do try and work out...and it does help..but I don't have the energy much of the time. If you have any suggestions...I'd love to hear them. We do eat pretty good...I try to eat fruit...veggies etc...

Good for you. Because it is SO hard to just get up there and work out when you are feeling down! When most feel down they are inclined to eat like myself. Congrats for being able to beat the blues. But with some its a chemical imbalance which causes depression. I personally don't like antidepressants because of the side effects they cause but there are some natural remedies that can help.

Your very lucky to be out of those family illness. You should be thankful to God about it and try to help your family also.

it runs in my family funny thing mom is the only one not on antidepressants hummm interesting

hi,your is the best policy in facing problems and get out of that situations.i saw my friends in the same situation,they ruin their lives also with heavy drinking..smoking...every time they used to told me this drink habit gives them relax..relax...finally effected in all ways...

The best way for me is either chatting online or knitting. Don't laugh! I like knitting a lot and I have created some masterpieces. I'm proud of myself for them and that I have found such an easy way to get rid of stress.

Execercise really does help! Good for you! I wish I could get it done. There really isn't a good place for me to exercise and time is an issue as well. I have two kids that need my attention. I would love to go for walks around the neighborhood but there are too many dogs and people just fly down our road. I can't really afford a gym. I wish I could find something that would work for me. Suggestions anyone?

This discussion is the total opposite for me and my family as I am the only that does suffer depression but I have been doing well for the last 3 years. What I do to keep from being depressed is get out of the house and keep myself busy. I have been told that too much time in the home can make someone feel even more depressed or it can make someone depressed. Keeping busy with activities, sports, going to the movies or doing anything outside of the home should help. Dieting is very important too just like you said so you pretty much hit the main things.

hmm my situation is completely opposite! im the only one in my family who struggles with depression. actually some of them have it, but refuse to get treatment. but no one in my immediate family understands what its like to go through that.

i can it zoloft. yes I am am one of those iunfortunately people that can not beat my blues with exercise and diet like you. some people's depression/chemical imbalance is a little far worse then others and need it controlled with medication

Please go to indianchild.com which discusses remedies for depression.It is under the home remedies section. There is a long page on things that help with depression. I like it because none are addictive or require scripts.

Not really wanting to plug one of my own discussions here, hassanchop, but I did one a couple of days ago, "Depression- what have you been told?" in which I related how I got over my depression by doing just that, exercising and eating properly rebuilding the body and mind. You're saying you think it's a preventative, too? It does make sense. I'd be interested if you have any comments on the thread of my discussion, too. Got a very mixed bag of reactions to the whole idea.

Well, that is really great and good for you. Stay healthy!! Thankfully, my family doesn't have too much of that. I just try to do things that I like to do to stay away from stress.

Well I am on lexapro now but at one time I was able to keep it under control with meditation, st. john's wort, and positive thinking techniques. You are probably right though. I have heard that exercise helps considerably with depression.

I solute you for successfully avoiding your family's depression. It's hard to do that when your around depressed people. The way i overcome depression is by exposing myself around positive things and happy people. Like watching love story or comedy movies and also i keep myself staying inlove! It think love is the best cure for depression.

i have no strategy , i often think i am lucky too as my entire family suffer from depression too.im quite open , i dont mind admitting im wrong , i dont take things too seriously and i dont hold grudges. i think all those traits in my personality have helped me over the years . i encourage my children also not to hold grudges as it makes you bitter and eats you up . we have a rule in our house , if we fight we make up immediately.grudges and anger against people can leave you feeling depressed.

hi good that you have not had depression. Keep it up. Have a positive attitude in everything. The best way to beat depression is to have a constant positive attitude in everything and to have a positive re-inforcement in mind once you are depressed. That would be enough. Depression should be treated at the very early stages itself. Engage your mind in something and dont keep thinking about problems that will only make you worried. After all, munching a problem in your mind will have no solution whereas positive re-inforcement will build you quickly. Beleive it worked with me. I was once upset very much and felt very bad at life. But I myself have come out observing every person I meet and see what is positive in them. Then I started to put positive things in my mind every day which helped me finally. When it works for me, I beleive it will work for anyone. All the best...

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