[madisgram]

i've basically had depression all my life. i do take meds for it now as doing it alone has not yielded successful results. however learning new skills for coping applies to all of us. it provides us means of understanding and often times helping us to minimize the symptoms. medication (without coping skills) is only half the battle, imo. here are some helpful ways we can deal with our depression.

Depressive disorders make one feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and typically do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect. In the meantime:

• Set realistic goals in light of the depression and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility.
• Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
• Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
• Participate in activities that may make you feel better...etc. http://health.howstuffworks.com/ment...depression.htm

[alwaysrejoice]

My husband keeps pushing me to get off my butt and do something.... I know he is right, but when you are at the lowest of the low its hard to start something. How do you take that first step?

[venusss]

sometimes you just have to do it... because if you never do, you will not get up...