Do you know of any websites or any treatments that can help me get through my depression?
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I'm at a loss right now. My friends are tired of listening to my uncessant asking of questions about whether the things I do are okay.. I've been seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication for 2 years already..But there are still times that I feel so hopeless...
I've been crying since yesterday..I can't stop and I don't know what else to do..I feel so alone.. :(
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Finding someone that will listen to you at all times is helpful. Check the side effects of the medication you are taking. I had the same thing and when I stopped taking the medication I didn't feel as tired anymore. But I still get sad some times. (My sadness is usually quickly followed by anger.) Ask the psychiatrist for other alternatives to the medication or other brand names of the medication. Even if there based on the same thing they can all have different side effects on you.
go to www.4chan.org
The people in the random board are really supportive and will help you
Continue the therapy with the psychiatrist. this is the most important. thing to do. Continue the medication and possible take up a hobby like going to the gym and working out or painting of some sort, doing what ever you can to occupy your life so much that you won't have time to feel depress.
First you need to look at what started this depression. Whatever the reason do not blame yourself. You are not alone and I know what you are going through. I have the same problem. I am on medication and I also see a councillor, I am improving. You will too, what I suggest is ask your psychiatrist to review your medication (sometimes it take a while to get the right one for you) I would also ask to see a councillor. Group therapy could also help you. Here you can talk out all you feel with people who understand because they are in the same situation.
Look in the mirror do this now and smile at yourself, then tell yourself all the good things about you, this will give you a positive feeling. Set yourself a task each day, this can be anything like walking the dog (if you have one) to relaxing in the bath with a good book. When you complete the task go again to the mirror and praise yourself. Each day you will get that bit better. Everytime you do something good give yourself a pat on the back. You are special, you are brave, you are not alone. Just a thought what do your parents do to help? They can also be supportive, do you have brothers or sisters? Again they can listen. Keep telling yourself you are special? You take care and do not feel hopeless nothing is hopeless.
You don't say where you are..
one of the best links I can give you is from an australian site...
even if you are not in australia you may find that there are things in there that will be able to help you.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Good luck .
hi, i have best solution of your problem. First of all remember that there is no medicine which stop all this things.and believe in your self. Just keep in mind that u can do what ever u want and just implement what will explain here.
- Get up early in the morning and do some light exercise than take a bath. than go to prayer room and do yoga and breathing for half hour.
- than do prayer for 15 - 30 mins. just do this things for 15 days u will find so many changes in your nature.
- listen songs of your favorite taste and share your problems with your best friend. never keep in mind that u r alone and no one is there to help u. just try to co-ordinate with your friends and share your thoughts with them.
- go to some entertaining movies when u feel bad.
- and main thing, always keep one beautiful smile on your face.
i hope u like this advise and will help u to get back to work with energy and hope.
let me know if u share any problem.
al the best
Believe me sweetie, you are NOT alone I would venture to guess that just about everyone who uses this site to ask or answer these questions has been exactly where you are at this time.
If your psychiatrist has had you on the same medication for the whole of the 2 years that you've been seeing him/her then maybe its time that you either change the dosage or change to a different medicine altogether. You didn't say whether this particular psychiatrist has been helping you or not but if they haven't then maybe you need to find some fresh ears and a new perspective (find a new psychiatrist).
Hope something I've said helps you..if you would like you can email or im me and we can talk.
fluffy - I don't know of any others which seem as well supportive as this one is as well as educated and devoted to helping. (Although I have only been on it for about three or four days.) I've tried many others though and found them all lacking. (This is ME though.) I am wondering if you should tell your psychiatrist - and how often do you see him/her? - more about how you feel. I think s/he might not know the exact extent of your depression - dare I call it? Please know we care. You can turn to us! I also suggest seeing a psychologist so you have someone to listen to you who will be able to understand better what you are going through and then maybe ask him/her how to handle your friends so they can best be supportive. Try it out maybe?
you might need to change your medication if its not working for you. I have suffered with depression most of my life. its is important to have the right doctor and be on the right meds. sometimes you need someone else to talk to besides friends or psychiatrist. for example a counselor at church.
if you are going through the motions its not working. if you feel hopeless you are still very depressed. one step at a time do one thing different today.
no reason to get up in the morning, eh? me too.
i'm lazy about everything and that makes me depressed because i always compare myself to people who i think have it all and don't focus enough on the things that i should be grateful for.
Have you gone to a doctor?
You probably need medication.
There is no need to live like this
duh. you are weak.
u even need someone to tell you, live your life to the fullest.
i was once feeling the same, but , u'll get over it. trust me.
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