When my depression gets so crippling that I am having thoughts of suicide I would say I don't deal with it well at all. Over the years substance abuse stands out as one of the many destructive methods employed. At the heart of this is I NEED RELIEF NOW thinking. I have had some good results with medications although they take a while to work. One thing I seem to do when depressed is read about depression. I read as many studies and articles I can get my hands on. Depression is incredibly complex and reading makes me wish I had studied neurology (when i am well that is ). We desperately need more research and funding for depression and mental health. I visit forums and i hate to say this but i take some comfort knowing i am not alone with this miserable condition. There are no simple answers and no 'ten point plan' that can be applied like a cookie cutter. Stay away from people claiming cures and the like. Reading and learning as much as i can about depression helps me. Its about the only suggestion i have. Improve your knowledge. Keep and open mind and read WIDELY. Don't rely on just what a handful of people are saying. Take a look for yourself.

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