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For me my depression is very situational. I prefer to be given coping strategies to manage my depression, because I feel that medication only dulls my senses. I find this difficult to explain. I can see how medication helps some people, but it just doesn't seem right for me.
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Certainly understandable. Meds are a whole other issue in themselves.
There are alot of coping strategies you can learn. Check out the the section on these forums called "Other Treatments."
Diet and exercise
Supplements
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Meditation
Mindfulness
Journaling
Support from familiy
Online support
Friends, I believe it is very important to have at least one person you can tell absolutely every thing to.
Lots of different types of therapies you can learn on your own.
See a therapist
Group therapy and support groups
That ought to get you started.
