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I've been really depressed for the last month or so. What do you do to feel better when you're depressed?

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14 Answers to "I've been really depressed for the last month or so. What do you do to feel better when you're depressed?"

  1. Frustrated81 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by Frustrated81 Nov 25th, 2010 at 9:26AM

    Hi surv1vor.

    You can definitely exercise. Exercise releases chemicals/hormones that make you feel good. Chocolate does the same thing. Get plenty of sunlight, Vitamin D stimulates the production of Serotonin in the brain, which regulates your moods. And last but not least, eat bananas!! Bananas contain plenty of potassium which also helps you feel good.

    Try watching funny movies, laughing with friends, eating HEALTHY food too. If you don't feel like exercising, try spending time with animals, (they are therapeutic) and maybe start walking your dog if you have one, or offer to take a friend's dog for short walks to start off with. TRUST me this will help you feel better, but you must stick to it.

    Let us know how you go darling xo.

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  2. justascot - 18-21 years old

    Posted by justascot Oct 18th, 2010 at 1:01PM

    i dont sorry this is probably the wrong thread but how do u know if ur depressed? I mean my mood doesn't go up and down, it sort of just stays at a low. But i cant really remember it being high so maybe im normal. . .

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  3. Dreamcatcher141 - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by Dreamcatcher141 Sep 21st, 2010 at 9:37PM

    Try taking vitamins, like vitamin D or B ,
    doing stretches help to , to get the blood flow going.

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  4. runningtonowhere - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by runningtonowhere Feb 25th, 2011 at 4:48AM

    I decide on sum thing Ive wanted to do for a while (eg, rocking climbing or sumthin that interests me) and go an do wat ive wanted to do. That always cheers me up.

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  5. DragonBlue - 66-70 years old

    Posted by DragonBlue Dec 14th, 2010 at 2:59PM

    When you find that sure fire method noahbody mentioned, I'll take six bottles, and place a standing order for another six each year.
    But noahbody is not steering you wrong. He has helped me so often, I can't count the times he has lifted me out of the pits. And by the time we were done, we were both laughing. Thank you noah. I love you.

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  6. NoahBody123 - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by NoahBody123 Dec 14th, 2010 at 2:51PM

    That's an excellent question. If you ever find a sure fire method then bottle and sell it. You'll be a millionaire in no time flat.

    What usually works for me is to find someone else who is depressed or suffering from some other mental disorder and see if I can help them. Through helping them I help myself.

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  7. KriegNoir - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by KriegNoir Oct 18th, 2010 at 1:03PM

    I feel that way exactly everything has always been at a low i think the last time i was truly happy was before the age of 10. After that things got blurry days kind of bled over into the next. I hate to be alone.

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  8. Classicality7 - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by Classicality7 Sep 21st, 2010 at 11:27PM

    I do not recommend getting drunk as a way to deal with depression -- that is a possible gateway to alcoholism and even more problems and depression in the future.

    I agree with the suggestions for exercise and vitamins and if that doesn't help, do see a professional.

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  9. GnatFree - 22-25 years old

    Posted by GnatFree Sep 21st, 2010 at 11:14PM

    Get drunk and play my guitar and scream my song lyrics until I'm coughing up blood.
    I also go out and skateboard, or I talk to my friend until I feel better, or she tells me she's going to bed, whichever...

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  10. cherrey - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by cherrey Sep 21st, 2010 at 10:51PM

    nothing helps.. because i dont want to do anything.. But sometimes music heals, conversation, movie.. small things you like

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  11. flyawayhome - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by flyawayhome Sep 21st, 2010 at 10:11PM

    Vitamins and exercise. Seriously. Works miracles.

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  12. shybbw - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by shybbw Sep 21st, 2010 at 9:16PM

    I have to let it run it's course. If I try to force myself to feel better it gets worse.

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  13. Chrisbass88 - 18-21 years old

    Posted by Chrisbass88 Sep 21st, 2010 at 9:07PM

    Listen to music that makes you feel more happy but on't listen to music that makes you sad to the point of suicidal thoughts. Also you could take on a hobbie learn a insturment or a project to keep your mind accupied on positive thoughts. If music and personal project ideas doesn't help I strongly advise to begin seeing a doctor as I am. Also I'd advise researching The secret.

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  14. coloco - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by coloco Sep 21st, 2010 at 9:01PM

    do something

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