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Grand Diva	I suffered from depression and anxiety for years, nothing but nothing could change my mood when I felt bad, I started taking anti depressants prescribed by the doctor and haven't looked back since. See your doctor. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bez	When ever I feel fed up I have a soak in the bath with a girly magazine and put a face mask on, paint my nails and just pamper myself for a bit or I watch a fave dvd or sometimes if i can afford I nip to shops and buy myself something as a treat if you cant find anything to buy for yourself buy your friend a little present, giving presents always cheers me up. If I am stuck at work I call my best friend and have a good moan and she usually makes me laugh or her just listening helps. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lt	Stay busy. Maybe try writing down your thoughts in a journal of some kind when you feel that way. It helps to get it out. Are you on any type of medication? You should go see your doctor if you know that you are suffering from depression. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jamjan100	Hypnosis Tapes can be good if they are...... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

neko	i start feeling really anxious i listen to some feel good music something quite lively and that tends to take my mind of off what is making me anxious. hope that works for u. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SavingCats	K when I get anxious (as I have dealt with Panic disorder for awhile) I do this, depending on where I am at. I go to the bathroom and go into a stall. I sit there and tell myself and ackknowledge the fact that I am anxious and panicky. Then i try to determine WHAT, WHO or WHY, I am feeling this way. I tell myself that, there is absolutely no reason to be worked up over situations, or things you cannot control. I take a few breaths to calm the heart rate. I also clean the house alot which helps to ease the displaced energy causing you to be anxious. You have to have an outlet for that enenrgy to go somewhere. try it. you may be pleasently surprised Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

skyler	Exercise helps me alot, also writting things down in paper Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

KB	exercise... get those endorphins flowing... it'll do wonders. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Frankie P	From The Kinks: Has everybody got problems? Yeah! Are you stuck in a deadend job? Right! Frustrated and dissatisfied? Are you on the edge of suicide? Terrorist bombers on the left, Fascist plots on the right. Mass destruction and homicide, Are you horrified and terrified? Such a shame. We've all got problems I know it, But there's one thing that's for sure, There's only one cure for all your hangups and all your depressions. Have another drink it'll make you feel better, Have another drink and you'll feel alright. If you're feelin' down and you're under the weather Have another drink and you'll feel alright. (Repeat above four lines). Facts and figures. Filling out forms. Reading circulars. Dictating letters. Is your occupation Getting to your brain? Is there no relief? It's like a ball and chain. There's no need to get depressed, Worrying won't make it better. There's only one consolation I can recommend. But don't take my word for it, try it for yourself. Have another drink it'll make you feel better, Have another drink and you'll feel alright. If you're feelin' down and you're under the weather Have another drink and you'll feel alright. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

nosey girl	soccer coach sounds like a possitive role moddel. Don't medicate yourself with drugs or alcohol,that is a bad idea. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CHRIS S	try doing something to take your mind off how your feeling, eg. sing along to a record Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

easinclair	http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/peerh/stress/relax.html Breath in through your nose letting your stomach expand to the count of 5, then release the air through your mouth, tightening the stomach in to the count of five. Do this until you feel the tension released from your body. Prayer, yoga, meditation are great stress relievers. peace and happiness..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

PIXXIE	find a quite place breath in deep slowly then out like blowing out a candle.........if that doesn't help sit in a quite place and breath normally.....this works wonderful if its raining the sound of the rain is relaxing.....you may want to check out some nature (rain/surf/stream/waterfall) sounds CDs for it future Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Fu Manchu	Clear your mind, and focus on the moment... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Maggie	Keep busy on things you like to do ,sing I find this very helpful and it seems to work for me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mary Smith	Go to a private spot and think about something soothing. Take deep breaths in and out. Pray Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mini me	i dont no sorry Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

labinaj72	you dont feel it , its only in your mind. get your bible and read psalm 119 Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Donna Hill	get friends round dont be alone go for a walk Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ikklemonster	Don't use substances to make yourself feel better. It doesnt work, and you end up feeling rubbish afterwards. Talk to somebody. You can send an email to the organisation "mind", and they'll reply back within the day (I think) and talk you through some practical advice. It's completely anonymous too. I always find that if not talking, writing down everything that is bothering you, followed by some relaxation techniques helps me. (breathing ones) But it does vary from person to person, as you can see from the massive number of replies on this site. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

smithy	Get out and about, you need mental stimulation so you dont think of yourself Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

whoisit??	when i feel like that i try to get stuck into the house work!!! it does work sometimes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Curious George	Take one step at a time, No russing about..... Big deep breaths.... GET a GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP !!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cleancutspike	take deep breaths. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cherub	try and find out cause of anxiousness and remove it. a good walk can help, doing something creative, listening to calm muxic, drining water, anything that can distract you from cause of worry. You may need to discuss it with someone. i hear vitamin B is good for depression etc. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cornishmaid	have you a particular worry ? try deep breathing exercises Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Angel Eve	Anxiety has many effects on your body... Your stomach may get upset so try sucking on WHITE tic tacs... they will ease your stomach & leave your breath minty! For everything else, Close your eyes, picture yourself somewhere you would rather be that is calming, and breathe slowly for 15 breaths... concentrate on the location, sites, smells, sounds, people, air, everything... Do this for about 15 breaths, and your anxiety should subside significantly. Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cwells45@sbcglobal.net	Do some type of exercise today it will relax you. Exercise lifts your mood some too. You can also do some stretches. If you feel lonely make sure you call some and talk about things. You can talk about anything it does not have to be about how you feel, but that would be good to. You can make some plans to do something with someone to get away from things or home. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SteveT	My therapist likes me to think "nurturing thoughts". Think about how people like you or about good or brave things that you have done Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

comicalhazard	IF you have a dog, take him/her for a walk. Do something physical, that always helps. Just don't eating with your heart. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Clarky	share your problems Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No