Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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How to overcome Depression

Maroon4Love
Maroon4Love
I just wanted some suggestions on ways overcome depression.

I've been feeling very low, irritable, and uncontent lately. I can't seem to get myself motivated to clean, exorcise, or much of anything. I really hate my job that I go to everyday, and i'm stressed out all the time about the future.

I just need some advice from ppl who have felt this way and how they've gotten through it and actually started enjoying life again.

thanks :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
These you may not feel like doing but once you do they make all the difference: Exercise
Socialise
Learn to relax
Write a list of things you enjoy (when youre feeling good) and try and do them more often
Talk to a Dr. about the source of your depression
Fish Oil Omega 3
Music
deleted_user
deleted_user
When I had my nervous breakdown last year, I was exactly the same way. Here's what I did:
got on the right Rx
went to therapy 2x/week
journaled (still do)
hang out on DS
took baby steps (like a shower)
gave myself credit for doing anything positive

Hope this helps. Hugs.
deleted_user
deleted_user
How many times in your life have you felt this way? Unfortunately for me the fewer episodes of depression you have the less likely you are to experiance them again. Sometimes I can bring myself up out of a low swing. Usualy I have to get involved in something that realy absorbs my attention so I dont think about the low. Sometimes I can talk myself out of it. I do negative thought stopping and try to give myself a lot of credit for the positive things I am still doing in my life, especially when it is stressfull, because that is when it is the hardest. Then when all else fails I wait. It WILL pass.I dont know when, I just have to wait for it.