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#1
Jul 10, 2009, 12:34 AM
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Take medication - I myself have been on lots of medications without much help.
Exercise - Tried this in the past but I am going to try harder on this one. Eat right - I will try to eat healthier. Any more ideas? I am really really sick of my depression. So if you have any ideas please post them. Thanks you. 
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Jul 10, 2009, 12:45 AM
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I bury myself in my work. The cute babies always help for a while.
I don't recommend mania as a way out of depression. T doesn't seem to approve either. I like gardening because my flowers look pretty and make me smile. |
 Catherine2, depressedalaskan
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Jul 10, 2009, 01:49 AM
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I fought for a long time about taking meds. Finally agreed to a trial run, and felt so much better so I stayed on them. Because of my physical limitations, walking is my best exercise for right now. It is beneficial and does ease my rough days. Eat right...I pass on this one because I think a can of Hershey syrup should be a food group!  Seriously, cutting way down on sugary products helps me. I also stay away from artificial sweetners. Meditation...took me awhile but finally felt comfortable doing it. Music is of great help to me. I listen to a variety of genre's and it either relaxes me or energizes me. Nature is my biggest healer. Not in the "wide-open space" type thing...trying to be aware of the beauty of the small things. I missed so much before by concentrating on sunsets that I missed the birds coming in for their evening feed. One of my neatest things happened some time ago. It looked like a weed, but something told me not to cut it down. It grew into the most beautiful bush I've seen...translucent white flowers with the most unusual odor and leaves were a shade of green I've not seen since. It lasted for several months until a severe thunderstorm literally blew it away. Keeping in touch with others...here at PC is at the top of the list. I am part of a program that makes daily calls to the homebound, usually the elderly without any family left and they are living alone. Those few minutes on the phone does me a world of good. Watching funny movies...others also but I concentrate on comedy. Ever see, "The Gods Must Be Crazy?" part one. it's a simple little movie but it makes me laugh...so does A Dog's Breakfast... Journaling also helps me. It gets some of my feelings out, and that is good. It also keeps me in a somewhat structured mode. I promised myself I would do it every day. When I'm depressed, it gives me something to look forward to doing that I feel so I feel some control. I do have one rule I honor... When I get so depressed that I have to convince myself to get out of bed to go to the loo--I get into an outpatient treatment center or I'll go inpatient if necessary. sorry for the ramble thank you for bringing it up...it made me focus on the many things I can do to battle the depression when it hits me hard. Catherine
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| depressedalaskan, Rohag
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Jul 10, 2009, 09:57 AM
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 with everything Catherine said. I add this, keep giving meds a try until you get it right. Most meds for depression need at least 6 weeks to take full effect, and unfortuantely during that time is when you will experience the worst of any side effects on the drug. At least that's how it has worked for me. By the time the full effect of the drug is being felt the worst of the side effects are starting to go away. So be patient yourself and don't let your pdoc push you off and on drugs to soon. And go one drug at a time so you know what is doing what to you.Second, therapy. Having a therapist to talk to every week is very helpful and can keep you on track better, and they offer some great advice and insights. Finding a T is like finding the right meds, patience needed and might need to try several before the right one comes along and works with you.  Just thought of a third thing, try self help books and/or groups. They will have some good ideas and you can go at your own pace.
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 I'd rather have a visit, note or pretty picture than an "I'll say a prayer" or a "god bless you." Doesn't make me feel better, no meaning to me for sure. Can't stop you from praying and blessing me, and if that makes you feel better feel free.  But keep it to yourself please, don't tell me. And let's all respect each other's feelings. With kindness, support and "sweet dreamings." 
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| depressedalaskan, Rohag
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Jul 10, 2009, 10:50 AM
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Medication and Therapy lots of self talk, say nice thing to self...what ever you do don't call yourself names..... |
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Jul 10, 2009, 04:18 PM
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How can we help beat depression.....?
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| Berries, Catherine2, depressedalaskan, justfloating, Rohag
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#7
Jul 10, 2009, 04:22 PM
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Elysium... you just brought the biggest smile to my face!!!
Oh I love you girl
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