I'm feeling very depressed. What should I do?
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I understand what you are going through. I have been there myself. I still speak to my counselor from time to time. If I were you I would try consulting a new counselor. First of all NO ONE should be on THAT many antidepressants at one time. Secondly, Exercise is one of the best pickups. This was the first piece of advice my counselor gave me. I know it is hard, but if you can get yourself up and do some walking or running, swimming something to get those endorphins going, you will truly be amazed at how much it really helps even if you just do it once or twice a week. I hope this is helpful. :-)
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Exercise can decrease depression and stress.besides the medicines.
Stop regreating your decisons and forgive your self. Try spending more time with the people who care about you, and you will realize you have no reason to feel so down Just stick in there I guess. I have been depressed for years and although I don't take any medication because I can't afford any therapy or anything, it's obvious from what you said that they really don't fix it. I try to get out more but I get tired easily from just day to day things and sometimes wakeup feeling like it's another useless day. You aren't alone
i am glad you are in therapy and are trying to get yourself taken care of- that is great!
i believe you need to talk to the psychiatrist about your meds. most people take awhile to get the correct dosage ect just right for them . and the only way they know if they are getting close to right is your feedback. talk to them
good luck
I also have depression from a brain injury. This is what works for me.
- A hobby that gets your mind off the depression. For me, it's playing the piano. The brain injury took my ability to play the piano, but learning to play has helped my recovery and working towards a goal fights depression.
- Volunteering is a good way to erase depression. If you can forget yourself and work for something good, you stop thinking about you, you, you and you feel happier.
- Exercise. I started working out a gym and physical exercise helps more than I can say. Sitting in the sauna, spa, and steamer after a workout helped my depression, too.
Good luck. This is in your hands. I hope you feel better. Remember that life is good. A girlfriend also erases the depressoin, until you break up. Then it's back to square one.
Looking at your past should be used as a motivator and a learning experience. You will never forget what bothers you the most, but at the same time you don't wanna feel the way you do either. How much time do you feel you wasted worrying about things that have nothing to do with what you really want out of life, and apparently that would be a clear mind. Also too, when you speak with a psychiatrist, make sure you are blunt and get to the point of the real problem at hand, remember psychiatrist are nothing but over priced part time friends. Your family and your friends are the best therapy you can have along with the right type of medication as well. have you discussed with your doctor how you feel? maybe a change in medications would be in order. Hang in there and think positively, that really does have an effect on how you feel.you should also let your counselor know how you are feeling, might find out why you are feeling this way and how to get over it. good luck
I am a survivor of mental illness and I understand what you are saying. You need to do more for you. Get a hobby, play some games, write in a journal.
Talk to your therapist about neurofeedback. It saved my life. It's a therapy that is like weight lifting for your brain waves. Helps them to speed up and slow down at the right pace that works together instead of against each other. Really, look into it.
You have some other great suggestions here too. Exercise and volunteering are great ideas. Exercise helps to increase the flow of the chemical serotonin to your brain, it also kicks your circulation into gear and gets you runnin for the day. So get physical somehow and you can feel alot better. What ever you do, don't just sit there, get up out and active. Hang in there!
Dont look back.
When you start thinking of the past stop.
Go volunteer so you can help other people and feel good about yourself.There is a website with all kinds of volunteer jobs.
http://myyahoo.volunteermatch.org/
Sometimes we need to get outside ourselves with positive distractions.Meet new people.
I know many people who have felt much better by knowing they are needed and have a place to go where they can help.Volunteering is what I suggest to people.
And check with your physician about that many meds. See what he thinks, you may be taking too much stuff or not the right stuff. REMEMBER WHAT'S DONE IS DONE, TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND FORGIVE YOURSELF, YOU HAVE TO LET GO TO TO MOVE ON. SOMETIMES WE REFUSE TO LET GO OF THE PAST BECAUSE WE ARE AFRAID OF THE FUTURE. SOME OF US STAY SICK BECAUSE THAT IS ALL WE KNOW, AND ARE AFRAID WE WON'T KNOW HOW TO BE WELL.
THE UNCERTAIN YES IS SCARY BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT CAN'T BE GOOD ! TRUST ME ONCE YOU GET USE TO IT YOU WILL LOVE IT ! MOVE ON YOU ARE READY. BEST OF LUCK WITH NEW LIFE !
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