How should I fight depression?

I would prefer to find out a method that doesn't implies pills!

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I think depression is all in the mind. Just think that somewhere out there someone is thinking about you, wondering how you are, and wishing the best for you. Don't think there is no more hope. There is always hope for everything. I myself feel a little depressed at times like I'm swallowed by loneliness, but I stop myself by saying "Hey! stop it! There is still hope somewhere." try to eat a piece of chocolate, it makes you feel good. and do something you've always wanted to do, pamper yourself, have a vacation, see places. hope this will do you good.

Just get up and do something,anything.Tidy up,do chores,absolutely anything.You always have a better day when you've done something.
Regular exercise, healthy eating, meditation/relaxation, life/work balance, breathing correctly, good sleep pattern and remember that thoughts aren't necessarily facts.

Good luck with the 'Black Dog'
personal inventory ..honesty ..and getting out of you and into life
Don't allow your mind to constantly think and focus on the bad crap. WAKE UP! Don't lock yourself up in your house so much. Get out there and take advantage of what is good in life. Don't spend it thinking about how depressed you are. Stay away from negatives (shows, people, etc) You only live once. LIVE!!
i dont know.seek counseling.i have depression too and it seems the more i k eep my mind occupied the better i am at just forgetting i have any problems.only that works for a short time
waking up early going for a walk doing yoga would help. even moving to another place for sometime would be helpful
You should try to find a psychologist. Psychologists generally use talk therapy/counseling, not pills.
it depends on the root of the depression, as in, what is it that's making you feel depressed in the first place. but something that can cure anything is by laughing and having a good time. you've also gotta pull yourself together and think of the positive things in your life, like your family and friends, and whatever you do, never think the worst of things or have negativity because that's what brings you down even more.
First check with a professional therapist. If not, try exercise, see friends and family that uplift you and check out your local church.
They might have a group that get together for counseling or separate. It tried it and I am better for it.
think positive & Be confident that i want 2 do this work any how,
keep this runnning in ur mind and see the result
i would suggest phsycho therapy, one on one sessions with a counselor. there is alot of negative hype about it, but it's all false. I have been to a councelor twice in my life, once being a year ago. There is nothing wrong with it, and it can be very helpful. Why don't you want to do pills? Just wondering, i personally don't like that idea so much either but all the same i am on some. Pills, when they work right, can be wonderful though. also, there is a type of therapy called cognitive therapy, i'm sorry i don't remember what it was about, but i remember thinking it could be a good one for depressed people and stuff. So you might want to check those out. They can really help. If you are seriouslly depressed right now and contemplating suicide please call a hot line, and at least talk to someone. That can help alot. If none of these appeal to you, try to find someone you can trust and talk to. You should do this anyways no matter what descision you make. This can be one of the most helpful solutions. Well, i hope something works. If you need to just chat and release feel free to emial me or whatever. good luck!
Simple questions rarely have simple answers. I would say don't 'fight' it. Is like having a battle with your mind. I 'fought' it for many years, only to be eventually told to go back to my roots. I did and found NOTHING there. So i defined my own roots. And since then life as seem a lot easier.
Acupuncture, reflexology, and many years of soulsearching got me over the hill. But to go that way is not everyone's cup of tea.
go out and do happy stuff.. depression isnt a condition.. its what you make it
Pet a kitten.
What I do, instead of taking pills that can make you go mental, is I try to find something that I absolutely love to do, and even though I don't FEEL like doing it I do, and I usually feel a little better. Sometimes soothing music helps, nice cup of hot tea, and, you are going to think I am nuts, but set a timer for like five minutes or less and just sit and cry. Sometimes crying does make you feel better. I've also learned that just getting out of your room or apartment and going outside for a walk makes me feel better. Also talking to someone about how you feel, may help. I know, it's hard to come out of depression, but there is one thing you DO need to know: Life is worth living, You just need a boost to get you going in the better direction. And Don't Give Up because there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Please see the long answer I wrote for the person who wrote this question: (I don't know if the stuff I suggest will help anyone else, but I figured it was worth offering the ideas.)

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Total points: 480 (Level 2) What can I do to get out of my depression, I've tried all the drugs, therapy, and religion?
I was really bad just a few days ago - my Dr tells me it's an effect of my diabetes, and is due to a chemical imbalance in my brain, which can be addressed with medication. However, like you I am reluctant to submit to yet more pills.
Things are very chaotic at my work at present, and I've found myself with a very heavy workload, and working long shifts. Oddly enough, I found this helped, having immediate, tangible problems to deal with, and lots to focus on, plus the eventual satisfaction of tasks accomplished, really seemed to pull me out of it. I also find exercise helps (May be an endorphin thing)
Find a friend to talk to. I should talk? I'm rather depressed right now too. I know what is causing it... but I sure wish I was stronger than I appear to be right now.
I'm finding friends here.. feel free to write me anytime.
Sherrie
If I wasn't so tired, I'd write more..
exercise, and even doctors can give you a gym membership on perscription. Councilling. Just dont sit and think get up and do something even if its hard for you to get up thats the only way you can change.
Dont tell yourself that i cant do this or that work .
Believe your self and your abilities
By facing it. You cannot get out of depression by pressing a switch. It takes time, help, encouragement, strength, willingness. Just take one day at a time. Do something each day FOR YOU. Praise yourself when achieve a goal. Think good tings about you, because you deserve it.

Good luck my dear.
aerobic exercise believe me its the best way, go for 30-50 mins of rigorous exercise on daily basis.
and yes a positive attitude does help a lot,
Start a project, it could be anything, investment in the stock exchange, or anything which would give you a purpose in life.
if you are aware of the symptoms, tell yourself, you are clever enough (some very famous intelligent people suffered ffrom depression, like Winston Churchill), to go through it and come out the other side. Do things for yourself, like TAKE TIME OUT!

If there is a specific reason why you feel the way you do, face it and deal with it e.g. debt, budget so you are living very cheaply and shove all you can towards the debt. If you have no work get some.

St Johns Wart definately helps.

Now here's a novel idea. If you have kids get em babysat for as long as you can, and go away. If you need to do it cheap look for a backpackers and book in. Make sure it has a bar as you get to meet more people, even if you don't drink. Or book a cheap holliday. If it's a case of money, work in a bar to pay your way, some of my freinds make things and sell them on the street, so's they can do what they want, one of them is a ballet dancer and the other a pilot. Both of them are living life to the full, travelling and working at mad things to do it.

If all else fails seek medical advice, but be careful as sometimes counselling can make things worse initially.

There could be many reasons for being depressed, but whatever they are dealing with them head on helps, This forum could provide a source of support and advice if it's something you don't know what to do about.

ps if you smoke dope, don't it makes you depressed.
Regular exercise - even if just walking or cycling. Take up a hobby - something to take your mind off negative thoughts.
I would recommend going to see a doctor first, depression can be caused by an underactive thyroid. If tests prove negative you may be prescribed medication which should be effective in stabilising your mood if taken for a suitable period.
Your doctor may also be able to suggest counsellors/ therapists. A talking solution in a safe, non-judgemental environment can really help although this approach demands honesty and commitment and may involve dredging up unpleasant memories and thoughts.
Finally, half an hour of vigorous exercise a day. Enough to leave you out of breath and sweating. Instant endorphin release and great sense of achievement.
Good luck, remember there are always people who can help.
rid yourself of the skeletons that are causing it.If you can't find the source,see a counsellor,they'll find the source however painful.
go out with yr friends and get drunk
Every body will give you lots of advice, but if you ever need help just use this site, anytine day or night.
Hello, How terrible for you to suffer from depression. It is a very difficult thing for an outsider to understand. Sit down and write to lists, one things that make you happy and the other things that make you feel down. Everyday look at the one that makes you feel happy, try and do something from that list.
When I had post natal depression, I had the most beautiful daughter, whom was so well behaved, I felt that I should be thankfull for her and her health.
Now when I feel down I think about all the people in the world whom really are worse off than myself, no food, money no where to sleep.

You should also try meditation, this can help you find inner peace, and once you have learned to do it you can do it anywhere when you start feeling bad.

Try also getting a new hobby, swimming, kick boxing, embroidery etc.

If you want to talk anytime you can always email me.
Good luck
Vicky
xx
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