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What is the best non medicated answer you ever found for depression? - keep in mind i have no family for support .

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  1. Zer0Point - 22-25 years old - female

    Posted by Zer0Point Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:28AM

    Meditation. And vitamins, like a multi-vitamin, B vitamins, and John's Wort...unless you count that as medication.

    http://www.wikihow.com/Fight-Depression-Without-Drugs

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  2. DailyMomentum - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by DailyMomentum Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:27AM

    Back in the day (when medications were non-existent) hearing from others about their ordeals helped you realize hopefully, you were in a better place, thus helping your mental frame of mind so you could go about your business.

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  3. EveEden - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by EveEden Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:20AM

    Exercise

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  4. certifiable - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by certifiable Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:19AM

    Real depression needs meds .

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  5. oncemoor - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by oncemoor Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:18AM

    Sex

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  6. peehorny - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by peehorny Mar 2nd, 2013 at 10:23PM

    This is what my dr told me years ago when I had it. I took my girlfriend at the time to a remote cabin in the woods for 2 weeks. i brought enough food and we made love a lot of the time. That was dr;s orders and it worked. My depression came from to much stress in the so called 'rat race.' I was not doing anything to please myself. I asked my dr for meds, but he said no. He said not until I did what he said. I had a dr;s appiontment after that, and he said i was much better.

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  7. EAGLEFLYING - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by EAGLEFLYING Mar 2nd, 2013 at 10:26PM

    I love your RX Doc...lol very nice!

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  8. peehorny - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by peehorny Mar 2nd, 2013 at 10:31PM

    Well thanks, my dr was right.

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  9. DallasCowboysFan - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by DallasCowboysFan Mar 2nd, 2013 at 4:48AM

    Exercise in the sun
    find a new hobby
    join a church and meet new people
    get a dog and walk in the neighborhood

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  10. EAGLEFLYING - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by EAGLEFLYING Mar 2nd, 2013 at 10:35PM

    i need to do all of those things...I agreee... I think a dog would really help

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  11. aussiejohn61 - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by aussiejohn61 Mar 2nd, 2013 at 4:34AM

    Music .................. ??

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  12. lilylilyrose - 56-60 years old - female

    Posted by lilylilyrose Mar 2nd, 2013 at 4:26AM

    Exercise and meditation can help with symptoms. You really need psychotherapy or meds though.

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  13. VoluptuousVix3n - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by VoluptuousVix3n Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:38AM

    Accept each feeling and process each thought. I know whenever I get depressed I get exhausted from just thinking. As irrational and irritating the thoughts may be just try to write feelings down on a notepad or even write out all the negativity that's plaguing your mind and then tear it all up and throw it away. That action will tell you that those feelings have been expressed and that you don't have to feel overwhelmed by them any more. You could also try drinking camomile tea. I don't know why but that helps to calm me down when I get anxious and cheer me up when I get depressed xoxoxo try to shift your focus if your mood is draining you by doing something that cheers you up xoxo

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  14. TheRQCKSTARZz0ne - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by TheRQCKSTARZz0ne Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:37AM

    Thee most WELL KNOWN non -medicated answer of ALL: Mind Over Matter

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  15. RebaHawk - 22-25 years old

    Posted by RebaHawk Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:36AM

    mediTation over mediCation

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  16. MaleInTights - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by MaleInTights Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:31AM

    1 - Talking with a counselor (there are programs for those with limited income in many counties) or pastor (not the "bible thumping" ones).

    2 - Writing in a diary, some find posting in the stories section here to fill this suggestion.

    3 - Believe it (or not - but it's true)... Getting out in the sunshine helps - something about those sun rays. In fact just getting out among people and activities (does not need to be all that involved - just a change of pace and surroundings) will help.

    Don't discount the medicine either, as there are chemical imbalances that accompany depression, making some medications beneficial to the recovery process. (If you take meds for this, you will know when to stop the meds, as there is a point that you will see them not working; either a result of you getting better, or initially when they are trying to find the proper meds to help.)

    This id a nickle/dime answer to the Cliff Notes version of an elaborate answer that should be given...

    I hope it helps you to understand..

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  17. EAGLEFLYING - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by EAGLEFLYING Mar 2nd, 2013 at 4:58AM

    Thank you hon...really appreciate that

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  18. Haphazard - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by Haphazard Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:31AM

    Positive thinking.

    Or sex.

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  19. GoneGood - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by GoneGood Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:30AM

    Exercise. It releases endorphines to elevate your mood.

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  20. SelfishIfIThinkOfMyself - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by SelfishIfIThinkOfMyself Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:24AM

    Ciggarettes? Whatever you do, your gonna be depressed until you decide not to be anymore, and don't get me wrong it's not an easy decision to make like flipping on a light switch. Were all supposed to have these feelings because that's how we survived since forever ago.

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  21. mrmoose1947 - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by mrmoose1947 Mar 2nd, 2013 at 3:18AM

    I found talking with a friend helpful

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  22. EAGLEFLYING - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by EAGLEFLYING Mar 2nd, 2013 at 10:27PM

    yes....not many left...but that is true

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