Depression

For one, talking about it is key. Getting it off of your chest. Try pin-pointing what it is that makes you so depressed. Develop a hobby. Something you know you like. Something affordable that you can do anytime you get depressed. A hobby helps keep your mind off of whatever it is that brings you down. Gives you something else to think about. A support network. Gather together friends and family. Let them know how you feel. Ask them for support in this time of need. Let them gather together to help pull you through. Asking others for advice like you are now. That is also a good step. And always know that no matter how bad life can get, it does get better. Maybe not right away, but trust me. It does. Take it from someone who knows personally. I hope my suggestions have helped in some way.

Consult a professional. And, more than one of those. Feedback here is OK is "assisting" you in getting come ideas. But, depending on what you are dealing with, this could be very serious and you should not try to handle it alone.

Hi mom227 !! I m hoping you are already feeling encouraged by the responses you have gotten !! Is this you you are reffering to? The best and first step is to get to see a profesional! many kinds of depression are a biological imbalance and meds make a WORLD of difference. I have a wonderful dr.;I am bipolar.OCD and have clinical depression. If you met me you would never know unless I shared the info with you. Los of depressions are genetic. Anyone in your family or extended family have depression issues or maybe SHould of sought out treatment?? I hope you respond to my response, I'd really like to become a friend and be a support system for you!!

I think the solution to your problem can only be provided once we get to the root of the problem and its causes. Psychological treatment of depression (psychotherapy) assists the depressed individual in several ways. First, supportive counseling helps ease the pain of depression, and addresses the feelings of hopelessness that accompany depression. Second, cognitive therapy changes the pessimistic ideas, unrealistic expectations, and overly critical self-evaluations that create depression and sustain it. Cognitive therapy helps the depressed person recognize which life problems are critical, and which are minor. It also helps him/her to develop positive life goals, and a more positive self-assessment. Third, problem solving therapy changes the areas of the person's life that are creating significant stress, and contributing to the depression. This may require behavioral therapy to develop better coping skills, or Interpersonal therapy, to assist in solving relationship problems. This way you could really help yourself. But still consult an expert in this field. Unfortunately, many poorly trained counselors never move beyond providing supportive counseling. This alone will not eliminate the depression. As a result, the depression, and the therapy, continues indefinitely, with little improvement. Supportive counseling "feels" helpful, and as part of the overall treatment plan does help. But, unless the depressed person makes critical life changes, the depression will continue. These changes are both internal and external. Internal changes are usually needed in problem assessment, self-evaluation, the evaluation of others, and the expectations the depressed person has for himself/herself, others and about life. External changes may be needed in problem solving skills, stress management, communication skills, life management skills, and the skills needed to develop and sustain relationships. I think that's a pretty long solution for a very undescriptive problem. I hope I have been able to help you out.

I have seen a lot of people that deal with it, I'm a licenced clinical psychologist. Often it is the families that are also having a tough time coping. One thing I would recommend is not trying to force a depressed person into being active. Being inactive is a symptom of depression after all. Another thing I would recommend is stressing to the depressed person that you understand that the disease is just that and that it is not his or her fault that he or she has negative feeling and thoughts.

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.