How can I reslove my depression without taking medications?

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PharmaGirl	There are a lot of reasons why you might be depressed: an undiagnosed illness, medications, stress, life events, foods, hormones, genetics, any number of things. If you haven't told your doctor about your depression, do it now. If you can't afford to go to a doctor, find the hospital nearest you that will treat you even if you don't have insurance and can't afford to go to a doctor. Many times, those hospitals are better than private doctors. If you feel you can't leave the house, call a friend or family member who can go with you to the doctor. Depression and its treatment is different for everyone. Some people get better without making any changes. Some respond to exercise, some to a change in their other medications, some with psychotherapy, some to antidepressants, some to faith and prayer, for others it may be a less extreme or more extreme treatment. If your doctor believes that you need medication, make sure he or she refers you to a psychiatrist. Most family practitioners are not as up to date on psychotropic drugs as the specialists and most are not qualified to help you with other therapies. If you and your psychiatrist decide that medication is your best treatment, give it time to work. Sometimes the medicines work immediately, sometimes weeks. If you don't notice at least mild results in a couple of weeks, tell your doctor. It took a while to find the optimal combination that worked for me. Again, everyone responds differently. When I expressed concern about taking antidepressants, my doctor put it to me this way: if you had a heart condition, would you take medication to help your heart get better? Well, your brain is an organ just like your heart. Sometimes it needs medicine to get better. Depression is not a stigma. Nearly everyone (if not literally everyone) goes through a period of depression sometime in their life. You are not alone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Seeker	Depression is merely sadness. If you don't want to take drugs to offset that sadness (this includes anti-depressant meds, they are mind altering drugs taken to artificially raise happiness), clear your mind. Meditation, thought, fresh air and natural surroundings, and accomplishment of goals such as losing weight or increasing physical strength. There are many more possibilities depending on one's interests and personality. Depression IS technically clinical, but meds rarely work for me and when they do I am pained with the knowledge that it is not a natural happiness, only a drug-induced one. All depression is is a very deep and long lasting sadness that normal everyday ups and downs cannot wash away. It doesn't really matter if you have an apparent reason to be depressed or not, the effect is the same. Maybe I'm wrong about this, but I've been on meds for clinical depression and I know that meds just don't work for me. They just kept me up all night. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Susan D	Find a counselor (psychologist) and address any underlying issues that might be causing your depression. Medication is not the only answer, it is only a relatively quick fix. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fionagirl82	Sadly there is not one way to cure depression, especially one that works for every individual. Recent studies have shown that medications do work but only in combination with cognitive therapy. (Basically that means learning how to change destructive thinking patterns.) There is a lot of pressure from doctors to take meds, but beware: 1) it takes a few weeks before they work, sometimes months 2) sometimes your doctor needs to change the dosage or type of med over periods of time before you find the right mix for you 3) the side effects can be difficult, also depending on the person. Oh and just because they are "natural" some homeopathic treatments linked to treating depression are as serious as prescription drugs and can interact with other medications such as birth control to make the depression worse. In the end you have to find what's best for you and that can take a while, but try the cognitive therapy for sure, with a professional you trust. (It can also take a few trys to find the right person to talk to.) Good luck in your search, it's a widely misunderstood affliction. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Girl Kicker	look .. you may travel go around the world or and as i understand that you dont have a work .. so try to find a job .. and move this dumb idea from your mind and you will live well Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Larry T	Light therapy may be the answer. When you sleep, make sure the room is dark. Spend as much of your time out of bed as you can in sunlight or, at least, under bright lights. Biorhythms are most important. Avoid alcohol and other depressants in your diet. Laugh any time you can...even forced belly laughing has been shown in lab trials to lessen depression. Find something actice to do...activity is a known anti-depressant. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anne_anne	if you're talking about the clinical kind of depression, then u gotta get more professional help(i know i hate this answer too!) if it's due to life's pressures, emo issues etc. then u gotta go to the nearest supermarket, stuff urself up with the finest chocolate bars, anything that u think is fun. listen to happy music, talk to friends even the ones u'r not that much with, just talkin to someone is enough, contact ur family if u still got'em, it's always nice to talk to family esp. mom and dad, they will try helpin u anything they can. then count ur freakin blessings! it works everytime, esp after a visit to the homless or something, u'd find urslef the luckiest person alive. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

myangel_101211	lots of walking Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tichy	About it being clinical: I don't think you can generalize like that, some forms of depression might be, others not. It pisses me off how conveniently people are being drugged these days. If one third of all people need medications these days, how did society ever get by before those drugs were invented? It doesn't sound quite right to me. I think nature is better than that, meaning, there is a reason for depression to exists, it is not just a mistake of nature. Get enough sleep, no use in trying anything if you are exhausted (and isn't regeneration the main purpose of depression?). Exercise is definitely a good idea, anything to get you moving and feel alive again. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

eatyourtofu	Ginger, Ginkgo Biloba, kava Kava, oat straw, Peppermint and St. John's wort may be helpful. Eat a diet that includes plenty of raw fruits and vegetables with Soy products, whole grains, seeds, nuts, brown rice, millet and legumes. A diet too low in complex carbohydrates can cause serotonin depletion and depression. Avoid foods high in saturated fats; the consumption of meat or fried foods, such as hamburgers of French fries leads to sluggishness, slow thinking and fatigue. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and processed foods as well. Keep your mind active, and get plenty of exercise. Studies have shown that exercise-- walking, swimming, or any activity you may enjoy--is most important for all types of depression. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

soubassakis	Think! Exactly, our only savior is ourselves, our greatest weapon can be used for our protection and development: our brain is our ultimate tool! Well, if you could find something of, or about, Epicurus will definitely assist you as everyone of us! Also, Heraclitus was always smiling, besides the happenings in his state that he was objecting! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

theswarm666x	meditate Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jims_bong	try talking to people....seek help with the local agencies where they provide the consoling or even comforting services... it's best to talk and express your feelings and emotions...this way you will see that there are hope and friends who will love you and take care of you....you will then feel less lonely and depressed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ma_isa	Depression is not only a mood matter, it is clinical.. you need to go to a psychiatrist and take the medication he prescripts to you if he does. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

getafix	get yourself a positive attitude and hold onto it, sitting with all the bad feelings in the world wont change a thing & change is exactly what you need to get yourself out of the rut that you're in, thats all depression is, it's a vicious cycle & something truly not worth the effort, enjoy life :-) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smiling4ever222	Have you ever wondered about the reason of our existence? Have you ever wondered why we die, and where we go after death? What will happen to us in the end? Have you ever asked yourself why God made the earth and all that is in it under man’s dominion? Why were the night and the day, and the sun and the moon created? What are we supposed to do during our lifetime? Were we created just to eat, drink, and enjoy ourselves before we die? As one poet put it: “I do not know whence I have come. I saw my feet walking on the road. As they please I go and stop. What am I doing here? How did the road find me? I do not know! I do not know! I do not know! ” God has emphasized in many verses of the Qur’an that He did not create us without purpose. He said: “What! Do you think that I created you simply in jest? And that you would not be returned to Me?” (23:115) He also said: “What! Does man think that he will be left to roam at his will?” (75:36) In addition, He said: “Do people think that they will be left to say: “We believe,” and they will not be held accountable?” (29:2) Indeed, God Has created human beings for a purpose and with a purpose: TO WORSHIP HIM ALONE (Monotheism). He said: “I have not created the Jinn and humankind except only to worship Me. I don't require provision or feeding from them. Surely Allah is the All-provider, the Possessor of all strength, the Firm.” (51:56-58) In fact, all prophets told their people to worship God alone (Monotheism) and shun worshipping His creation (Paganism). God said: “I assuredly sent among every people a messenger with the command: Worship Allah and avoid worshipping false gods.” (16:36) Prophet Abraham, for example, believed in One God, who had no partner. Anyone who holds a different understanding of God than this has contradicted the religion of Abraham and follows falsehood. God says in the Qur’an: “Those who reject the religion of Abraham make fools of themselves.” (2:130) Prophet Jesus was reported in the Gospels to have said: “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’.” (Luke 4:8) Prophet Jacob also said (in the Qur'an) to his people: “Indeed, those which you worship besides Allah are only names that you and your forefathers have established, for which Allah has sent down no authority. The command belongs only to Allah. He has commanded that you worship none but Him. That is the right religion, but most people do not understand.” (12:40) Read more about the TRUE BELIEVE which supported by the Miracle Holy Quran : http://www.islam-guide.com/islam-guide.pdf http://www.harunyahya.com ================* ================ Real happiness and peace can be ONLY found in submitting to the commands of the Creator and the Sustainer of this world. God has said in the Qur’an: (Truly, in remembering God do hearts find rest.) (Qur’an, 13:28) On the other hand, the one who turns away from the Qur’an will have a life of hardship in this world. God has said: (But whoever turns away from the Qur’an, he will have a hard life, and We will raise him up blind on the Day of Judgment.) (Qur’an, 20:124) This may explain why some people commit suicide while they enjoy the material comfort money can buy. For example, look at Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), formerly a famous pop singer who used to earn sometimes more than $150,000 a night. After he converted to Islam, he found true happiness and peace, which he had not found in material success. To read the stories of people who have converted to Islam, please visit http://www.islam-guide.com/stories At this web page, you can read the thoughts and feelings of these people, who are from different countries and have different backgrounds and levels of education. ===================... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yazmminne	you can meditation for 15min. or you can take a hot bath. or go see a counlser. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Goddess of Grammar	Hi, I'm also an Allison T. You may or may not be able to solve your depression without medication, I think it depends on how depressed you are, perhaps the causes of your depression, and what other resources you have. Set yourself a goal. I will get out of bed by say 9 o'clock in the morning, then write down your achievement and tell people about it. Then I will leave the house for half an hour today, write it down and tell people. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

dderat	Don't think a about yourself, cause if you do and don't like what you see, you will spiral downward. Be mindful that feeling sorry for ones self is a powerful narcotic; and if you like what you see, you will become an insufferable jerk. Stay in the present, take care of business, and be a little mindful of the future. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

prince47	live in the presence. be positive and have the feeling of "you live only once". keep company with jovial people . Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blueyedbrat_12	Force yourself out into the fresh air. invite some friends over for some fun. just have fun in any way. go bowling, play a game like baseball. anything. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

catmom	You might try talking to an orthomolecular psychiatrist. These specialists treat depression using nutritional methods--vitamin supplements, amino acids, hormone balancing. You might look at "The Diet Cure" and "The Mood Cure," by Julia Ross. She's not an orthomolecular psychiatrist, but she talks about that type of approach. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

what to do?	you might not be able to resolve it without meds if what's causing your depression in the first place is a chemical imbalance. don't further the stigma around mental health, there's not one normal person on this big blue planet. if your need a prescribed drug to fix what's wrong inside you, by all means get it and get back to being yourself. life is too short. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uborona	Learn Pranic Healing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Question Everything	Well the thing is man you can control anything you want about yourself if you really train your mind to do so. Try distracting your mind or doing other things with your time. Watch funny things on TV or try a hobby. Think about what you could be depressed about and think to yourself..do I really have it that bad...Once you do that im sure you will be fine. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rocknrollfawn	Start by focusing on something besides how depressed you are. Get out and help others. Volunteer at a food bank, rape crisis center or domestic abuse center. You don't have to have experience because they will find work for you to do. The more you focus on how unhappy you are, the more unhappy you are. You can't find happiness by looking for it. Happiness happens when you're not looking! Become someone else's shoulder to lean on, that will give you the best high and help you to feel worthy and needed. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

acolyte	I have this belief that if anything goes wrong........... Just surrender yurself to HIM... I guess u know who im talking about. Just have faith and believe that u can conquer anything (including ur depression) if you'l have faith. God Bless....... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jessec	Exercise, but try something fun like rock climbing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anti-technology Girl	If it's gone this far you're probably going to need meds at least temporarily. Once you are up and about there are a lot of things you can do to maintain and improve your mood, such as: exercise, getting enough sunlight, eating right, avoiding drugs and alcohol, finding support through friends, family, counseling, groups (in person, not on the Internet!) avoiding destructive relationships, resolving current and long-held conflicts, setting some realistic goals for yourself, staying in touch with the things about which you are passionate, etc. The worst thing you can do right now is to not get treatment. Depression is an illness and it worsens if left untreated. If drugs help you to treat your illness there is no shame in taking them. Don't listen to anyone who tells you there is. You don't need to be at the point of suicide, or worse yet a statistic, from listening to some "pick -yourself -up -by -the- boot- straps"- narrow-minded -*** like I did. Do what you need to do and get on with living! It's summer, don't forget to soak up some sun! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

AfricanWolf	yes exercise does the trick because it clears your head. just go outside completely push yourself to go outside and it will get easier and easier. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

princess h	i've been through this try the following; 1. always distract yourself. Indulgei in your favoutite hobbies like reading,painting etc. even cooking is so relaxing! 2.pamper urself..give urself a facial ,pedicure the works.. it just makes u feel better about urself! 3. Shopping will do wonders too! 4.Surround urself with ur friends..invite them ti dinner,have a tea party or a pajama party! 5.Yoga helps..join a gym..exercise releases endorphins which make u happy! 6. do some charity work, or surround urself with children..those angels just make the world look so bright! all the best:) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No