What should I do if I think I have depression?
I have found it much easier to carry through life being comfortable with who you are and I know it sounds cheesy but im 13 and have been dealing with a LOT of family issues and have had to step up at a really young age. Since I had to grow up fast I often felt vulnerable so I decided to try to become a more likable person in the terms of having more personality trying to be more of an optimist then a pesimist and developing good habits. the way you think of yourself can dramatically change you place in the world. Find what makes you happy and never be ashamed or embarrassed yourself or your image. try and think about what some one who's never met you before would think about you once they do. If your not all the way comfortable with that change it. The more people that you can go to the easier it will be for you to get over certain things. Do what you truelly feel should happen and don't go out of your way for someone that just is totally not worth it.
I'm 13 and I'm depressed. What should I do?
As someone who's been struggling with depression for years, my best advice is simple, but the only thing that I've found that really works: Find something that makes you happy, something that you truly care about and take a lot of joy in doing. I'm 15 years old, and I've struggled with chronic depression since I was 11. It's something that runs in my family and that circumstances have made worse, and I know exactly how you feel.Coming from someone who still has to deal with it, believe me when I say that knowing others are there for you doesn't always help, and that's something that I've learned through experience. The only person who can make you happy is you, yourself. So find what makes you happy... everybody, and I mean everybody, has something out there for them. Spend time with your friends, watch funny videos, play video games, take some time for yourself... do anything to keep your mind busy, and try to make yourself laugh. I know that depression is one of the most painful things to deal with, especially when you feel alone in dealing with it... but just know that you have the power to make it better.I truly hope that you'll take what I say into consideration, because I know as well as you do that it seems like a hopeless situation, even though that's simply not true.Take care, pal.
Why did Secretary of Treasury Andrew Mellon believe that govt should do nothing about Depression?
because depressions and recessions are caused ONLY by government action. if the givernment would leave the economy alone, we would never have recessions or depressions. mellon understood this, but the idiot roosevelt insisted on screwing around with the economy, dragging out a little recession into a 12 year depression.
Is this just depression? What should I do?
I have these negative emotions that last for months at a time. It's like that right now. It feels like there's this constant negative weight sitting on my chest. And then there's a part of me that feels like it's not even real, like I'm just creating it in my head. I'll think of something that's somewhat negative and then I'll kinda just stop everything and sit there and cry. But I'll think that I'm just making things up and if I stopped thinking about, I'll feel like everything is fine and I am fine. But this is happening every day now. I don't know what to do.
I'm depressed, what should I do?
A few thoughts. Talk to a counselor at your school. Although they might talk to your parents, they might take your counselor more seriously. It is NOT completely uncommon to have certain thoughts of "gosh I wish my life would end". It's when you truly mean it, that it can be dangerous. Life IS worth LIVING. And in a moment of depression, you could lose your life, and although you are gone, you have now left the impact of your depression on your family and friends. They will never understand, whether you work it out or give up on life. You HAVE to work to find your happiness. You are not the only one to feel like this. Many times there are underlying factors. IF you are having trouble at home, or there is trouble at home. Or maybe a relationship didn't go the way you expected. Life deals up a lot of "tests", and you have to learn to accept the negative things. There will also be positive things in your life.. Give it time and don't give up.
I am very depressed. What should I do?
First things first. Dont do anything stupid.Why? Because it wont help you in anyway. The situation you are facing now is what almost every plus 2 student goes through. But they are still going on. Aren't they? As for your 'love' life, its not love! I dont know what that feeling is called but i can assure you that its anything else but love. And i'm saying this out of experience. Even if you do find 'love', then what? You are just going to waste your time chatting or texting him. Of course you are gonna feel good. But thats just temporary. By the time you realise it, your two years up and you will have achieved nothing. And there is high chance that your 'love' life too has run its course. So now, you are not all prepared for your boards and entrance exams. Plus you have a broken heart to tend to. Whats gonna kill you more is that deep down you always knew what you could have done to avoid it but you didnt. Ultimately you ll start having crazy(stupid) ideas. So what must you do? Start DREAMING. Dream about where you want to see yourself 8-10 years from now. Start planning about how you are going to achieve that. Study for your exams. Instead of wasting time on facebook, read articles and blogs as per your interests(not articles about love). If you dont have people to talk to when you are down, go to the most secluded corner of your house and talk to your self. Trust me, it helps. Most importantly , keep your mind busy. I came across the following line when i was down - " you do whats right,let the pieces fall where they fall ". Good luck
Can I go to Urgent Care for depression? Or should I do my own alternative?
I don't have a doctor/family doctor and I've had some difficulty finding one. Every place I've called today is either booked solid for the next two months or does not "specialize" in what I'm needing. Really, I've had to recently come to terms -thanks to my boyfriend's lovely mother -that I may have depression. I will admit I have had quite an anger problem for sometime, but I'm guessing I'm at the point where I'm intolerable now. Probably some deep seated, blocked out emotional issues from my childhood and insecurity with my relationship etc. My boyfriend's mom says I cry way too much and I'm always B*tching at people and that I'm too controlling. That really hurts my feelings, but then the fact that he agrees with most (not all) but most of her "accusations" REALLY hurts. They are sure that my hormones are off since the baby etc and I just love being "diagnosed" by other people. Don't you? Anyway, someone showed me this one website where I can order prescription antidepressants. I'm not all game for being on meds, and in fact I don't really want to. I feel like I won't be "me" anymore and up until now, I was okay with "me" no matter how "controlling" I was. I guess I could just "pick one" off the list, but since I'm not a trained professional, I don't really know which one would be best for me? Anyone deal with depression/anger issues and just LOVE their meds like my boyfriend's mom?lol. I KNOW what my issues are -what causes my depression and what "sets me off" etc. I'm pretty SURE no amout of cognitive behavioral therapy is going to get me anywhere. I don't do well with people asking me personal questions etc. and I get very emotional (start crying) when I have to be around doctors etc. I don't like to talk about my problems and would much rather prefer to just "own up" to my mistakes and not "rehash" them. Can't I just get one of those primary care physicians to write me up something? Or should I just pick one and order it? lol.
I have severe depression. I want to die. what should I do?
I am telling you that you can get better. I suffered major suicidal depression growing up. The worst part, no one understood. I went and saw my doctor, who referred me to a psychiatrist..form then on I was prescribed medication and therapy. I loved the therapy sessions, it really helped. What really helped further for me was yoga and meditation. The book ‘autobiography of a yogi’ ‘in the sanctuary of the soul’ ‘scientific healing affirmations’ are names of a few books that changed my life all by the author Paramahansa Yogananda. The first step is to see your doctor, he/she can help you..get the books, borrow from the library if you can’t buy them..it might help. Don’t give up, you can get through this. There is greatness in everyone, you are a wonderful human being..Don’t give up on yourself..especially for anyone else. Love yourself, Love your ilfe.
I am suffering from depression and anxiety? What should I do?
Clinical depression is often genetic. That may seem odd to a layperson, but it is. Research reveals that up to 40% of depression is genetic. Also an insult to the brain, traumatic brain injury (TBI) will almost always cause depression and did in my case.Unfortunately, the majority of the time with depression comes anxiety. It is very important to get your depression under control. You can see a specialist or general practitioner, who can prescribe medication for the depression and anxiety. This is coming from someone, who has both; however, both are under control with prescribed meds.There is nothing to be ashamed of if you need to take prescribed meds for depression. One of four American adults are on some sort of mind altering medication.Along with taking prescribed medications, one should find outlets that can assist in coping with stress. These outlets might include: avoid negative people; don’t rely on your memory - write it down; make duplicate keys; say no more often; simplify meal time; always make copes of important papers; ask for help with jobs you don’t like; break large tasks into bite size portions; smile; pet your dog/cat; don’t know all the answers; say something nice to someone; say hello to a stranger; ask a friend for a hug; practice breathing slowly; stand up and stretch; strive for excellence NOT perfection; don’t worry what other people are thinking about you, because they are NOT thinking about you (you are not the center of the universe); ask someone to be your vent-partner; talk less and listen more; watch a sunset; know your limitations and let others know them too; Always have a plan B; memorize a joke; clean out one closet; write a note to a friend far away; remember that stress is an attitude; remember you always have options; have a support network of people; quit trying to fix other people; get enough sleep; freely praise other people; relax - take one day at a time…you have the rest of your life.Should you care to read about my issues coping with anxiety/depression, review the ebook, Rise Above: Conquering Adversities.