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How do you deal with your depression?

I self medicate... I used to cut myself but that leaves scars. I know there really is no way to deal with depression... there are only ways to get through each day.

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  1. myephaunts - 70+ years old

    Posted by myephaunts May 3rd, 2011 at 10:30AM

    with a joint and a smile

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  2. EveOfEden - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by EveOfEden May 2nd, 2011 at 8:37PM

    You're absolutely wrong to say there's no way to deal with depression.

    Anti-depressants, therapy, maintaining a regular schedule of sleep and nutrition, and exercise helps almost everyone suffering from depression. One of these alone won't do it, it's always a combination.

    If you prefer to think your depression is so special that it's untreatable, then go ahead and suffer.
    But I'll guarantee you won't suffer your way out of it.

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  3. sillyginger - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by sillyginger May 2nd, 2011 at 6:49PM

    So what do you when you have no money or insurance for expensive *** therapy and medication??? You don't think I want help? you can't get help without money.

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  4. Hannah777 - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by Hannah777 May 10th, 2011 at 2:51AM

    Depression brings bad luck and attracts things into your life that you don't want. It gives you less of what you do want. As long as I have understood this, I have always tried to distract myself from my depressing thoughts by giving thanks for the good things I have in my life along with being grateful for having good friends around me.

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  5. soulsign - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by soulsign May 9th, 2011 at 12:55PM

    talk, listen to music, pray, cry.journal,dance thru the house,comedy and laughter work wonders...

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  6. TheHuck - 31-35 years old - male

    Posted by TheHuck May 8th, 2011 at 11:09AM

    I just think it will involve some big time liifestyle changes. I was treated for depression a couple years ago and all the medication and therapy didnt do squat. At this point I don't feel depressed at all because I changed a lot of things. New career, new friends, kicked habits, and pretty much changed my perspective on things. I hope this helps, I have spoke with you before and I don't think youre a head case, and when you feel like one just know that you can't stay that way forever and live to tell about it.

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  7. katnipkitkat - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by katnipkitkat May 3rd, 2011 at 6:48AM

    I deal with it very poorly.

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  8. 330GTC - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by 330GTC May 2nd, 2011 at 8:50PM

    I go to Bosom Gardens.

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  9. TheSquirrel - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by TheSquirrel May 2nd, 2011 at 8:03PM

    When I look back, I see that there were signs showing when I was your age. One of them was thinking in terms of absolutes. My first suggestion is that you try thinking in terms of probabilities and imperfect outcomes.

    In your case, one would be the statement that there is no way to deal with depression. There are plenty of ways, but they work differently on different people. Not one of them is perfect, but a couple, a few, together can make an enormous difference in your life. You have tried the ever-popular cutting, but found it lacking. That's no surprise. You got the chemical jolt that comes with seeing yourself injured. That feeling is not intended to be permanent. It's intended to get you away from the danger and fix your injured body up.

    The other thing I would recommend is that you get some sort of professional help, but be very critical of it. Perscriptions can be very helpful, but you don't want to just string along on them. You want to see some improvement. Professionals can help you learn to think differently if you let them. That is where the real progress is.

    Good luck. The path is not easy, but is less difficult than you think, and it is not short. Please be patient with yourself and those who help you.

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  10. BittenDog - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by BittenDog May 2nd, 2011 at 7:28PM

    Depression is a lie.
    It makes you believe that all that have ever happened is bad.
    It makes you believe that only the bad things about you are real.
    You have to make yourself see the good things.

    You have to kick at the darkness until it bleeds day light.

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  11. nelladell - 70+ years old - female

    Posted by nelladell May 2nd, 2011 at 7:03PM

    By smothering it with the opposite.

    Ya got some good comments before mine -- in my not-so-humble opinion.

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  12. chickadeeeee - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by chickadeeeee May 2nd, 2011 at 6:41PM

    Medication - it is a chemical imbalance - right?!?!?!?!!?!

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  13. plungesponge - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by plungesponge May 2nd, 2011 at 6:39PM

    I wiggle my toes lol

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  14. deltadon - 46-50 years old - female

    Posted by deltadon May 2nd, 2011 at 6:27PM

    there's gotta be somethin good about yur life?!......maybe yur focusin too much on the bad.......& not realizin things that you take for granted...........if i'm off base........talk to yur parents and get meds

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  15. Nimbus007 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by Nimbus007 May 2nd, 2011 at 6:26PM

    Endure till it passes as it always does.

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  16. sillyginger - 22-25 years old - female

    Reply by sillyginger May 2nd, 2011 at 6:53PM

    no it doesn't. sure it passes for maybe a few hours or a day or two.. but it always comes back.

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  17. glassgirl09 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by glassgirl09 May 2nd, 2011 at 6:26PM

    I just try to accept that I have it, and remember that when i get depressive episodes that they will pass and I will feel better afterward. I also try to focus on what's happening around me instead of the thoughts in my head.

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  18. Xuan - 22-25 years old - male

    Posted by Xuan May 2nd, 2011 at 6:22PM

    I mostly either try to stay busy or try to sleep it off. Not working so well right now though.

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