Depression

Singapore
May 1, 2007 8:32am CST
Things haven't been going my way of late, and even my partner has been affected by my moods. Today is labor day, and I had a little time to do some stuff I meant to do for a while. But now, in the night, I'm feeling a very heavy, sinking feeling. I'm not suicidal or anything, but I can't help feeling the weight of the world. It's not something I enjoy and I wish to get rid of it. How do you deal with depression?
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@markost (25)
• Malaysia
2 May 07
Hya scammerwear, i actually tried to post a response just now, but found out i wasn't logged in. Depression, it happens, a lot and to almost everyone. But the first thing to do in any case is to just forget you're being depressed. Sure I know, it's easier said than done. Maybe as a first step, put on a really big smile. You'll notice as you're doing this you'll feel there's nothing to smile about. In fact there is, you're smiling exactly because you want to get rid of depression. Ignore the negative feeling i'm sure you'll start to feel when you force yourself to smile. Then think about things you can smile about, future aspirations, good times you've experienced in the past. When you feel you can smile naturally, go see your partner, or someone close nearby, put on a big sincere smile and say 'Good Morning/Day, what alovely day to look forward to. I wish you an extremely prosperous/fulfilling day.' See how you're feeling better just wishing them in such a way. Next step would be to find somewhat who's just brimming with enthusiasm and happiness. Put on a smile and find out what they're so happy about, *don't talk about your depression whatever you do*, have them spill their guts out about how wonderful life/the world or whatever is. If you can find another such person, start another conversation by telling him/her about why the other guy feels the world is so wonderful. If u have time, go out with your friend and family for a good time. Again, i remind not to indulge them about your depressed state. If they insist, tell them you hoped to have a good time and want to forget you're even depressed. After you've tired yourself out with all this and had the time of your life, go somewhere quiet where you won't be interrupted for at least an hour. Have a pen and paper ready. Think about why you were even depressed in the first place. Get to the ROOT of the problem, figure out how you can remedy the situation. Figure out how much of it is in your power. Is it your own shortcoming, was it something you did, was it something you didn't do? Ignore ALL factors outside of your power, you'll find theres not many anyway. Write down what you found out, and ponder about it for a moment. Think about how you're going to make life better, remember you can always make thing better, and strengthen your resolve. Write your resolution down and stick it on the wall or at least somewhere you can easily see. Ask someone close to you to 'look at' this resolution you made, it can be anyone as long as they're not also feeling down, preferably who seems to be feeling on top of the world. Show them the paper you stuck on the wall, or if that someone can't come to the wall, take it off and show it to them (but stick it back on later). Tell them, you were feeling somewhat down, but are now over it, and that this is the proof. Finally, feel proud of overcoming your depression. As a final note, depression can be said to be a symptom of a future failure or the effects of a past failure. Whatever it is, understand that you can choose not to fail, choose not to be depressed. Make the choice to succeed in life, its one power thats 100% in your hands. p/s: when doing this, avoid other people who are also in a bad mood. negativity affects much more than positivity does, and its contagious.
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• Singapore
2 May 07
I'll keep your suggestions in mind markost, thank you.
@kaka135 (14916)
• Malaysia
1 May 07
I was once under depression, and I almost went and looked for a psychiatrist. Luckily, my husband, family and friends were supporting me, and that made me feel much better. First of all, I think you need to find out the source of the depression. Then, find out how you can solve the problem. Sometimes, it's how you think makes yourself depressed. sometimes, if you have changed the environment, you may not feel depressed anymore. In my case, my depression actually came my previous job. No matter how hard I tried to cope with the situation, I still felt really depressed. So, I decided to quit. and now, I'm really happy with my life. and I guess the people around me are happier too, as I don't always complain about my work and my life anymore. I guess they feel relieved too. Hope you'll overcome the issue.
• Singapore
2 May 07
I guess the source of my depression stems from the new work load of my job. I'll look into coping with it. Thank you kaka135
• United States
1 May 07
I have suffered with depression for many years and it is so hard and affects so many areas of your life. But there are also a lot of things to help you battle it. Learngin new coping mechanisms, journaling, support groups, of course, medications can help. It is a hard road, but it is one you can cross. I am not saying it is easy. It is not, but there is a lot of hope out there. Good Luck!
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• Singapore
1 May 07
Thank you andreaskye. I don't think I need medications or a support group yet, but I do need new coping mechanisms. Thank you again :)
@mohit1123 (564)
• India
2 May 07
I also have this kind of feeling. The only way of coping with it is to be strburn and do whatever u have planned it is difficult but not impossible
• Philippines
2 May 07
hi, i've postedd about depression, how to deal with it, hope you can read the post and hope it will help you also.
• Singapore
2 May 07
I'll check it up later stephen_lynx, thank you.