How do you deal with Depression.
By glords
@glords (2614)
United States
October 1, 2008 12:25pm CST
Okay so lately I've been really depressed. It doesn't help that my son isn't sleeping through the night, or that money is tight. It also doesn't help that last week was the anniversary of my father's death. Perhaps the fact that the doctors are telling me their might be something wrong with my sons brain is the real culprit. I don't really know what exactly is causing me to feel so sad, but I feel so awful. I don't want to leave the house. I feel so worthless and lonely and often feel like I can't breathe. I suck it up and try to continue taking care of my son. But I'm sure he can sense my depression. Last night I tried talking to my husband about it, but he said he didn't want to hear it. He said I don't really care as long as you are taking care of our son. I'm sure the lack of sleep is affecting him as well. So now we've got a fully depressed family. What is the solution to all of this sadness? Maybe if I can solve their depression I will be happier myself. How do you deal with depression?
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4 responses
@krayzietam (832)
• United States
1 Oct 08
Hey, I am really sorry to hear about your situation. I know what it feels like to feel down in the dumps and to feel like their is no way out of a situation. I feel that you should just try to have some faith and try not to dwell on it. I know that seems hard to do especially with all that is going on with your life. I think you should (you and your family) take some time off and do something fun together as a family. Maybe that may cheer you guys up. You have to remember that its not the situation that you are in, but it is your outlook and your response to the situation that makes or breaks it, especially the amount of resources you have. I hope it gets better for you. 
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@reoko10 (578)
• United States
1 Oct 08
First of all your husband needs to be there for you and your son that means if you need to talk to him about something then he needs to be there to listen and not say I don't wont to here it that will just make you fill worst. Depression is cause by the environment around you and I believe if you change that environment then you can get on the road to being happy. You would also need to find out what is wrong with them so you can get to the bottom of things and get back to having a happy family.
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@glords (2614)
• United States
1 Oct 08
That is true, I feel like I really need to change my family environment so that home is a haven from the outside world. Work, and Doctors, and Stress are fine, but when we are together as a family we should have some peace. I just wonder how to create this environment, last night I tried cookies, but I guess thats a pretty lame attempt.
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@bamakelly (5191)
• United States
12 Jan 09
It is a very sad thing when you have a child that might be dealing with sadness or depression. You never want them to suffer. You might have a lot of things going on at once in your family and it is hard to deal with at one time. You should probably seek counsel quickly and I wish you the best. Take care glords.
@Frederick42 (2043)
• Canada
11 Jan 09
The only answer I can give is 'Dance'. Whenvr I feel depressed, I lock my room and then dance with full energy and vigour. Dance is good for both physical as well as mental health. Dance destroys the depression and tension and I would recommend dance to all those who feel depressed. The other good options are music, writing stories etc..
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