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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Do you think you need to be proactive in your treatment for depression, to do things like exercise, cognitive behaviour therapy, meds of course, to get better quicker?
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I would think so. Sitting around do nothing isn't going to make you feel better.
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Absolutely you do - you have to take care of you.
Exercise, positive thinking, laughter with friends, taking your meds etc etc
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and being kind to yourself, not beating yourself up.
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I believe so. I mean, depression can take away your life and it's up to you to help pull yourself up and out of it by seeking help.
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at some point, I believe, no-one else can really help you, it's up to you to fight for yourself. I really believe that.
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oh yes, meds and GOOD friends have helped me tremendously; exercise is always a good thing, both physically and mentally; therapy has helped me, and meds, of course! :)
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Yes, yes & yes.

I:
take meds (paxil, remeron, klonopin)
go to therapy
take Vitamin B & Omega 3
exercise
light therapy
stay current on depression literature/treatments
cognitive behavior

and I'm still depressed but able to function pretty well & go about my business.
chelle37
chelle37
For sure I think those things are important. And especially being kind to yourself, to me that's been very important.
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That book about depression, The Noonday Demon, helped me a lot....explained certain things.
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For SURE! YES or you never will.
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hell yeah. I try to make it to the ymca every morning
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I think it's important to realise we are not helpless and powerless in the face of this...that we can rescue ourselves, to an extent..You know???
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I say, if you can't stand a moment more of what you're going through...at least try exercising regularly, see if that helps before deciding on offing yourself.
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