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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taadaa58 08/26/2007

I'd like to know what you have found that helps you personally when your really down or your depression is bad to either get through it or just get through 1 hour. I know the first time I went into a severe depression it was the scariest and I didn't believe anything anyone told me would help.After going through it numerous times over the years I know now those bad days always pass into more tolerable ones even if they don't go away completely. But the ol saying "And this too shall pass" helps me.Some days I must say it to myself a million times to keep it in my thoughts.I also find distracting myself is helpful for me.Reading,doing crafts,watching a movie.Anything that takes my mind and thoughts away from the negative and depressive thoughts.These things don't always work but many times they do.I'd like to know what others do too aside from medicines and therapy.And no I am not against either of them.I am wanting to know things in addition to them that help also.Thanks.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

For me, the right medication helps. And thougth control. Understanding my desease and know when the depression is talking.

MOooser 08/26/2007

OK mate heres mine

Self help tapes... relaxation stuff.
Writing whatever is on my mind down. I generally rip this up.
Lavender baths... thrown intoi by hubby cos I can never be arsed to get out of bed X

Nice comforting smells in my bedroom like at the mo... chocolate candle.

Try to do poetry but am shit X

deleted_user 08/26/2007

When I feel bad, I focus on what is important to me. God, my family, something at work, whatever works on that day. I agree, the phrase, "and this too shall pass" is very valuable. Focusing on what is good in my life is what really works for me.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

sometimes, like this morning, I will go back to bed for a couple hours and it helps. Other times I get really pissed which motivates me to go out and do something. Like take a walk or go to the bookstore. Anything to get my head outta my ass.

Mozart 08/26/2007

Praying and reading my Bible.
There's others, like renting a great movie or out running. Even being on this DS site.
God Bless,

deleted_user 08/26/2007

The meds I was on was working like a charm. Nowadays, doing the yard helps me find peace. I also see a therapist once a week.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

oh ya running is good.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

running after white castles is recommended. Especially with the flatulence you get from eatin' those things

dazedanconfusedd 08/26/2007

LOVE...my online friends ,good music and laughter!

deleted_user 08/26/2007

It's okay to give in once in a while and sleep if you want to. I feel better when I am doing something. Anything. Organize a closet or some photos, find a hobbie, take a long hot bath with smell good stuff, paint your toenails, get a haircut, fish, plant something, try a new recipe, make a list of things you would like to do, walk the dog, kiss the dog (cuz it's so dang cute! OMG!) Just do anything positive. Something YOU love to do. Keep fighting.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

I try and remember the happy things in my life like my parents and my animals. Give my cats some cat nip and watch them go nuts and climb there tree and start wrestlig. Go watch a movie, get online and talk to a friend or play a game. Sometimes a good cry and a friend helps get it all out.

taadaa58 08/26/2007

liltiger,,SLIDERS!!!! LOL I haven't had one in a few years!A road trip is in my future now! I busted out laughing when I read that. Thanks for the reminder and laugh!

deleted_user 08/26/2007

"This is not who you are, this is a feeling you are having".........that's what gets me through some of the times...try it!!

deleted_user 08/26/2007

taadaa58:

Vigorous physical exercise is nature's best anti-depressant. Combine it with a caring, experienced psychiatrist and the right medication, and there should be no reason for you to constantly (?) battle "scary dark depressive days".

Also, building self-esteem through some kind of personal accomplishment is a good antidote to depression. Set a goal to do something and throw yourself into it. Busy people, in the middle of their effort to achieve something important, are rarely depressed.

Peace.

deleted_user 08/26/2007

My cat can always bring a smile to my face no matter how bad I feel. Cats, dogs, ferrets, fish, they are all perfect when I see her I know no matter how I feel about me that day, she loves me.
(actually I have had fish before and maybe they are not so loving)

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