how do I stop depression without seeing a Doctor ?

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this is a difficult question. I went through a period of depression and I was put on Celexa. The Celexa brought me to an all-time low. I was completely unable to function. Whatever you do, avoid medications. I would suggest surroudning yourself with close family and friends, especially people who are upbeat. Negative people tend to bring others down, and that is not what you need. Ask people to be supportive, and hang in there!

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If you ever find it out, tell me.

Positive thinking helps a lot, but i think there is no cure to that.

sleep

First you must find the source of this depression, once the source is found then post another question about how to fix the source of your depression, whatever it may be.

Change your lifestyle. Something about the routine makes it worse, or even brings it on. Try doing new things and change up your schedule where you can. And if there is any part of your life thats not making you happy, change it!

exercise! it releases "feel good" chemicals in the brain. go to a yoga class. it will do wonders!

Sleep, and don't dwell on things.

have someone close to you who will take care of you and be nice to you!

i run track and my the capten tell us to look up or you get depressed

if you make the surounding around you happy then you might catch the happy!! ha ha ha ha LOL

Work out. The endorphines releases during a work out are the same chemical found in most anti-depressants.

Take a shower. Go outside for a walk. Get lots of sunlight. Play a game, like volleyball, football. Exercise. Call an old friend, one from when you were a kid. Remember when. with him/her.

Always rember that you are important. You are a good person and have something to offer someone, somewhere and be excited about it.

Good Luck!
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Been there, done that, got the da*n t-shirt.

You don't, depression is not something that should be ignored. Most herbal methods have side effcts and are not FDA approved. Go to the doctor, it's worth it.

I suffered from it too! This is what I did.

1. Forgave myself and all my guilt feelings no matter how terrible.

2. Deluged myself with all things humorous again.

3. Hung out with positive minded people and ditched the whiners and negative types.

4. Had fun whenever possible and helped others in need wherever I could.

Hope this helps you because you can do it!

Umm, is there a reason for the depression? Like are you going through something you don't want to be going through? Or are you really having no problems, but just seem depressed all the time?
What I do is jump in the shower or bath, wash my hair, put on some makeup, dress, and play some happy music.if it's just that I'm depressed without reason. I light some scented candles, and make myself do things..it's not fun being depressed.but even just calling someone and saying , "tell me some jokes, make me laugh, or getting on the computer and looking for jokes..the main thing is you have to force yourself out of the depression, otherwise it takes over.
If you have some bad times and this is why you are depressed, well been there done that also. Got to go on, get over it..depression doesn't resolve anything, it makes it worse, you become the victim of yourself.

It might be a chemical imbalance in which case you need a doctor to correct it. Otherwise, do whatever makes you happy and if you can't try new things. Spend time with people who make you feel good or make new friends. Get out into the sunshine! It helps your body to release feel-good chemicals in your brain.

If you are depressed then you are ill, and you need to see a doctor just as you would for any other illness. But why assume that you are depressed? You may just be feeling down. Either way, you need to get a proper diagnosis from a medical professional so that you can get the appropriate treatment if you are truly suffering from depression. Look after yourself and don't take chances with your mental health.

God worked for me. Like still sucks sometimes though, life is meant to be up and down, but I dont have suicidal tendancies any more since I put my faith and trust in God. The heart must be healed, and I dont know of anyone that can do that other than what Chirst did, when he suffered for us, not just our sins, but for everything we felt and will go through, so he knows you depression better than you do, and he knows how to help you get through it. Sorry, if preachy, but Im for real, I had major depression for a long time, and thats what helped me. Just one mans opinion. Some anti drugs do help though, you may want to consider that too. Im not on any right now.
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Lots of other very helpful insight from everyone on this answer. The most important thing is that whatever you do, you should know that it is not somthing you have to live with permanantly, at least the really bad parts.

First of all, it depends if it's because of a woman/man. If its this, then you must find somebody nicer, a new girlfriend/boyfriend. It helps very very much. I must tell you that another person, that conforts you is the best way. Go to a disco, in a place that you like, have some sex. You can also go out with your best friends, go to a beer(if youre old enough). Have some fun!! It helps a lot. DONT STAY INDOOR. Take kare. Take my advice and post after you're feeling better!!

from my own experience what i did, i was honest with my self , and i find out were, when and from, my problems start, i save some money went in a cruise the Bahama's, i have a lot o fun, i talk with so many people , and i find out that i was not the only one with problem, so stop with self-Petty and start enjoying life , go out , travel, dinning out, exercises, , i lost weight, i fell beautiful, so you are you on problem also your own solution

Vitamin B-12 and/or St. Johns Wart works for some and doesn't for others. Worth a shot.

Try to keep yourself active! Also being outside in the sunlight helps you body to synthesize a chemical in your body which gives you a feeling of well being. try not to dwell so much on things you can't change or the past. Sleep is the worst for you because you want to sleep more. Then try to figure out what has you do depressed. Find a hobby or something you really enjoy doing and think postive. Although you should seek medical help if you can't seem to feel better. You could have a chemical imbalance. Good luck.

I do not have the answer to that. Rather, I urge you not to go such a route. As a person who is intimately familiar with the mental health world, I can tell you that treating depression with the help of a qualified, experienced doctor will reward you with far more benefits than any inconveniences or forms of loss you may experience in doing so, assuming you do suffer any inconvenience or form of loss. Psychiatrists, and other doctors, such as psycho-analysts, have an unfairly bad reputation. Just because some choose to conduct themselves unethically, immorally and illegally by exploiting their patients, doesn't mean they all do.

I will tell you now, even after you go to your family doctor, and you are refered to a psychiatrist or whatever, and, after tests and a few interviews, you are finally referred to the appropriate type of specialist (let's assume it's a psychiatrist, for the sake of argument), it will still take you a good while before you find one you are comfortable with and can learn to trust.

That comfort and trust are of paramount importance. And I would urge you not to be discouraged by having to wait that long or by the failed attempts with various doctors in between. The time and effort are more than worth it.

There are obviously things that you can do to help yourself. But they mostly act to modify what the specialist does, since they alone cannot remedy your depression.

Depression is a serious illness that affects both mind and body, unlike say coming down with a cold or the flu! Just as you're not advised to treat measles on your own, you're even less advised to treat something such as depression on your own, since it affects both mind and body, and since it affects you for such a long time and can and does skew your ability to coherently differentiate between what's acceptable and what isn't, what your value is and even what a general sense of right and wrong is. A person in that kind of situation can hardly be expected to do what's best for themselves in the most effective manner!

If it makes you more comfortable, take someone along for the visit with the family doctor, as well as the visits to follow, that will determine what type of practitioner you need, and even the first couple of visits with said practitioner. The important thing is that you start as soon as possible, just as there is no sense in waiting to go fix and heal a sprained joint or broken limb!

I sincerely hope I have helped persuade you to a more reasonable and beneficial course of action. Until such time as you meet with your family doctor and the appropriate practioner, try to find someone who is sympathetic and objective enough, whom you trust, to speak with them about your issues. That should help a bit in the meantime. For me, my high-school guidance counsellor was an invaluable help when I needed help, but I still had to find a proper practitioner who can help me. Good luck to you in all your endeavours. Take very good care and have yourself a most joyous day, every day.

Love And Light
Cogano
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Personal experience with the mental health field and mental health practitioners and resources in general.

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