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21 Answers
FISH-O
eggplant
Ducky
DO NOT DRINK OR DRUG....Starting right now....go for a walk....a long brisk, vigorous walk...keep moving...volunteer.....make a list of people you know, who are worse off than you are....make a list of things that you should be happy about....watch the comedy channel....go to a health food store and request herbs for depression (they can help), socialize with up-beat people, stay away from negative people, reach out to someone who needs your help...they are everywhere!
Get out of your house everyday and do something productive. It WILL help you!
| 13 years ago. Rating: 14 | |
ed shank
I was diagnosed as a manic depressive at age 19. Tried several drugs but stopped them after a very short time. Haven't taken a drug for the condition for forty years. As hard as it may be, you have to get your butt up and do something. Wash the dishes, wash the car, wash the house. Anything to keep you moving. Sitting on your ass will do nothing for you but make you physically sick as well. It is very, very difficult I know. At times it is overwhelming and I retreat for a few days. I avoid all contact with everyone, this works for me. But I eventually force myself back into reality.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 14 | |
jhharlan
An herbal tea (St. John's Wort) (I think I spelled it right) is supposed to help. Talk with your doctor about medication............
| 13 years ago. Rating: 13 | |
Darci13
witchway
melandrupert
I like the advise Ducka gave yes walking is great clears the mind and great for energy and try and help others by helping others this will also help you even if you dont think so at the time.... do not drink or take any drugs this will only make things worse good luck
| 13 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
doolittle
There is a huge difference between mild depression, seasonal affective disorder (depression in winter), situational depression, and depression which is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Many of the above suggestions can help to end the first three- with a caution about St John's Wart (as the amount to take can be too high for some people, allergic reactions can occur, and it can interfere with other meds you r taking). changing your thought patterns, helping others, and getting more physically active are great ideas- but it can be hard to get motivated if you are clinically (chem imbalance) depressed. Getting out during the day or getting a special lamp can help seasonal depression. Sometimes your regular doc. can Rx a light anti-depressant with few side effects to try if the depression continues or gets worse. (they are usually generic so they r pretty cheap). A good diet and sleeping enough can also make a world of difference. Please remember you are not "weak", "odd", or different...and any depression that lasts for more than a few weeks, causes you to miss work or school, or gets worse, makes you consider suicide or homicide is SERIOUS. If you have a chemical imbalance in your brain you can't help it, didn't create it, but do have the power to get help to change it. Everyone goes through 'the blues' and some may not understand the bio-chemical component to more serious depression.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 11 | |
leosmaml
St Johns wort works for me,even if i could still drink(recovering alcoholic ),alcohols one of the worst downers i can think of
| 13 years ago. Rating: 10 | |
Clonge
Bob/PKB
Writing (or typing) could be very therapeutic and it's cheap!
You could pick a theme for the day, anything from apples to giraffes, who you are upset with or what is your favorite snack and why. It's just writing and examining your thoughts. You can get into a discussion about why you are feeling sad...."I was feeling pretty good until I ran into Jennie at the grocery store. She told me..................."
Use "I feel" statements and really think about WHY you feel however you feel.
You asked for cheap. This doesn't cost much, but you can make some startling discoveries about yourself.....you may find yourself figuring out why you are depressed and making some headway getting out of it!
Do see a doctor, though. Depressed is no way to meander through life. Trust me. I know.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 8 | |
Writing on akaqa is talking for me.
mycatsmom
Sorry folks but many people with chemical imbalances in their brain such as clinical depression, bi-polar disorder, etc. try "drowning their sorrows with alcohol ( and "street" drugs). It doesn't work, and over time can cause the worsening of symptoms and addiction to alcohol (&/or drugs). The addiction is real (they now believe a gene may be the root cause) & then these people are dealing with 2 serious medical and mental problems- both of which- if not dealt with can lead to loss of jobs, family, friends, and sadly death.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
kelozin
Go to your local pub, order a drink and tell the barkeep your troubles.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Hi Fishy,hope youre ok.Im so sorry to hear about your sister.My late husband died a drinking alcoholic.Watching his last couple of years and eventual death were the spur i needed to dry out_i didnt want to die the way he did.Im 11 years sober now and even though it occasionally goes through my mind,im not going to pick up a drink today.Apart from anything else i never want to go b through withdrawal again,for me ,life is better sober.Take care x
| 13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
itsmee
A bottle of LaVanilla Fragrance works for me. I spray it in my hair and on my neck. If things get too bad I might drink it.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 1 | |
I can’t get myself situation on a health problem site. I was on one but I said just exactly the wrong thing to the head honcho and I got locked out ... Forever.
My pain is ok. It gets bad at night though. I wish we could talk more openly. Of course I am curious about what you will be trying. (If your insurance allows)
lambshank
I have found a combination of naturopathy and conventional medicine work, though it does cost but you can't go on with your life in a depressed (or manic) state, also see a pain clinic, my experience with them has been truly amazing and made daily activity bearable, also you get most back if you have health insurance
| 13 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
