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m89056
m89056

any advices, please?

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  • maria_1963
    maria_1963 m89056

    Posted

    You really need to see your doctor an talk through with him/her about how you are feeling , your thoughts then your doctor should suggest medication - that will be your choice if you want to take Antidepressants , you may prefer therapy instead like talking therapy where you go deep down how you feel then the therapist will try to help you put the negatives into positive - CBT , you could look for some mindfullness books , cds if you were not keen on going to see your doctor , you could also go on to MIND charity website ( if you live in the UK ) as they do some very informative booklets including on depression - explains differnt areas / types of depression - advice , etc . If you have a family member or a good friend then confide in them as they can also play a part in helping you through this depressive state , ask as many questions as you like on this forum as i am sure there are many members here who will be able to advise you , take care , do what i do take each day as it comes ..
    • m89056
      m89056 maria_1963

      Posted

      thank you,

      i do not want to go to a docotor for it,the problem it takes now so long time and affect on my life

    • maria_1963
      maria_1963 m89056

      Posted

      Depression sadly is an illness that can affect anyone , young or old , it can be a short period depression or it can be like mine - severe depression ( i was able to control it but last couple of years it has got far worse ) , you could try Mindfullness exercise ( check out the internet for that ) , try what Laura 08496 suggests an do some short walks , exercises indoor if you don't feel up to going out doors - take small steps an gradually build up to to longer time doing a walk , exercises , if you can confide in those around you - then they can also help you along your journey to recovery . Listen to music easy listening , classical - quietly at a volume you can just hear an try an lie down on your bed an imagine you are drifting along a sandy beach for example - get your mind clear as much as possible , many people don't like going to the doctors - that is understandable , so you need to look at alternative methods , i don't know if there are any herbal tablets that help depression or vitamins to help the body fight against the depressive state you are in - help a little at least . please take care , take each day at a time xx

  • laura08496
    laura08496 m89056

    Posted

    if you need to feel better, you could try exercise. i hate it myself. and i don't do it as often as i should. but the truth is, when i do it on a regular basis it always improves my mood. you could take a 10 minute walk now. walk around the block to clear your head. i know how hard it is to just get out there. unfortunately for me it's not fun, but once i push myself to do it i always end up feeling better. good luck if you try it

    • georgeGG
      georgeGG m89056

      Posted

      Like Laura I do not like walking for the sake of exercise. So, I bought a puppy and she takes me a walk twice a day. 

      Like you m89058 I was prejudiced again meds. In the event my meds have proved to be a life saver and a comfort. Please keep in mind that depression can be very dangerous.

      With my best wishes. 

    • YouCanDoAnythin
      YouCanDoAnythin laura08496

      Posted

      well said Laura. Exercise releases all sorts of feel good chemicals in your body inc endorphins. Of course it improves your fitness and helps you function better, which means the environment in which your brain lives is improved, And then theres the sense of achievement too.
  • YouCanDoAnythin
    YouCanDoAnythin m89056

    Posted

    Quite a bit of good advice here, so how are things going now, have you seen any improvements in your mood?
    • m89056
      m89056 YouCanDoAnythin

      Posted

      hello

      thank you for your sharing

      i have not exercised yet unfortuantely

      but i agree

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