What do you do to counteract depression?

[SummeryDreams]

I'm really having a bad time right now, and I really felt so alone as I have no one else to talk with. I live alone and no one dares to visit me even if I ask so. T_T How do you guys counteract depression? What do you do when you guys are in stress?

[risingstar3110]

I knows my suggestions might be a bit general....

But try to remember a good anime, movie or song, which you watched/listened a while back, back when you feel motivated or positive. Then rewatch it again. If you like me, you will send some part of yourself on things you watched, and it might be a good idea to return to take it back


A bit early to judge , but there is this cloud over my head this last two years, and i haven't feel this bit of positive till now since trying it.

[kaito-kid]

What exactly are you depressed about?
If you don't feel like posting it here, send me a PM. I'll try to help. I also had to deal with this in the past.

[mystogan]

having gone through a lot of that myself, first i'll recommend you do something that will cheer you up or make you laugh watch some comedy animes or tv shows,

if you want to to take out your anger then play some games where you would enjoy killing stuff or you can always use the pillows as punching bags

if you are depressed because of a certain someone then try to think you are better than them, get yourself to feel you are superior and they are shit

[junseo]

Best thing, for me at least, is to exercise. It just takes my mind off everything and automatically lifts my mood. I start thinking clearer, and realize that there's no reason I should be depressed. Exercise is also scientifically said to reduce stress, depression, and boost self esteem through the release of endorphins. Try it, it can't hut....well maybe a little ^^

Cheer up!

[Lota]

Sorry to hear about that. My friend had a really severe depression not so long ago and it was really difficult and painful to watch. She had to seek (or more like we forced her to seek) professional help, but we ourselves helped her by trying to do the things she likes with her and going to the park or just outside for some fresh air and sun (she hates sun), because she needed more light, less darkness, we watched movies together, we hung out together a lot, we talked about books and she started reading again. Basically, we did all the things she liked and also tried to force her out of her comfort zone a little.

I think you should do the same for yourself. Do the things that you enjoy doing. Read, watch movies, maybe even do some activities like sports. Go out with your friends more often. Be surrounded by nature. I'm kinda going through sth like that too, nothing too severe or enough to seek help, but... Getting out of bed and forcing myself to do anything has become slightly more difficult, so I should probably follow my own advice, but... The thing is, even if you don't really feel like it, push yourself a little. If your friends don't come to you, don't be stubborn, ask them to go somewhere with you, visit them yourself. Try something new, maybe you will find a part of you you never realised you had. Anyway, that's my advice. If you really want to get better and if you really try, it should work

[Miko Miko]

I've got depression, to me I just force myself out if I can otherwise I end up sat in front of the PC all day, which isn't so bad but not very productive.
I take antidepressants which work okay I suppose.. but if they're not an option eat healthily and exercise because naturally healthy things make you feel happier

[Xefi]

mine is going to be generic as well:

1: what Miko Miko says, try to eat healthy.
2: play some MMO or find a productive games you like to play.
3: Tai Chi (even if you don't know, just swing your arms and body around)
4: take a walk outside in the morning for about 30 min. to 1 hrs. having some fresh air.
5: like Mystogan, instead of punching pillow, try punching trees! but don't get yourself hurt though.
6: get plenty of sleep (about 7-8 hrs. day).
7: try hot coffee or tea.
8: if you have a girlfriend, sex can be very nice and stress relief or masturbate.
9: and lastly, ANIME! it can do us wonder.

[SummeryDreams]

I just felt like nothing will work somehow, but I have a new strategy and that is to find some people to talk with. Nobody did care, they all said that they were busy with their stuff, so I thought that some online people will help, and there you go people. xD Thanks for the help though. I'm willing to share it in here though, I just wont make names. But this will take a lot of messages as it is a long story. But this really gives me the sh*t and it really frustrates me. The thing is, the real deal is yet to come, but the frustration right now is already at worst, so how much more when that happens? What? Goodbye sanity? Suicide? huhuhu.. This will be a lot of shame as I'am a medical professional, but somehow I can't bear it anymore right now, how much more when it comes. T_T

[SaintessHeart]

What do you do to counteract depression?

There is your answer. Do something. Anything.

Though highly complex tasks that makes a difference between life and death tend to be more effective. The objective is always to force your brain out of the "loop" it created.

What I find similar amongst depression sufferers is that they don't set a bottomline for themselves, and they tend to be too nice. There isn't the initiative to go, "Hey, this feels shitty. Enough is enough." or "What can I do to make myself feel less shitty?". Like what a psychiatrist once said fo me, "Drugs only work this much. It is still up to the sufferer to force him or herself out of that loop of repetitive unproductive thoughts." It is not easy; in fact, nothing is.

[shintobi]

1. smile, force it ifyou have to but practice it
2. keep things simple as possible don't over complicate your life in getting bogged down in stuff you can't control only take on whats in your powers
3 relax - games aren't always the answer but do try something your not so familiar with because staying in your comfort zone may not be the best things to do
4. if your old enough sex helps!
5. find a hobby you lose yourself on without losing out on other priorities
6. keep moving when things seem hopeless, things do work out give it a chance before you give up. get some resolve some expectation on yourself give yourself goals, write down what your feeling and ask yourself why like a pro's and cons list. write down the problem then try to write down a solution and work through things that way. read a book, socialise simply dont hide away!

[SummeryDreams]

Thank you for the help guys. At least it's giving me strength, we'll see what will happen though as it's yet to come. Moreover, to sort things out, maybe all I need is strength to make it all through this.

[hero147]

Go outside and take a walk in the morning (but not at night!). And go out more often. Don't stay holed up in the house. For me, having a bit of sun and fresh air really helps with the stress and depression.

[DonQuigleone]

I find those who have not ever been depressed give poor advice. Don't expect everyone to understand how you feel.

I found talking about my problems helped the most. If you're in College, counsellors can help a lot, at least you know you're not alone.

This thread, also contains a lot of different people's experiences with depression.

But firstly, you have to accept you're depressed, and you can't "think" your way out of it. There are no easy solutions. Then you have to take a cold hard look at your life, and you'll probably know deep down what it is that lies at the root of your problems. For me, I was depressed throughout college, simply because I hated it, and the idea of spending so much time on something I wasn't committed to, just to please others, made me feel disgusted with myself.

Now that I'm out of college though, I'm feeling much happier!

You'll probably need to try to change your lifestyle in some radical ways. This is of course VERY hard. Don't expect quick fixes! Be in for the long haul, and be patient.

[Master_Yoma]

Lets go to Wisconsin Dells to Noah's Ark there nothing more fun then going to a water park you cant be depressed when your being cooked from the sun spending all day having fun

[DonQuigleone]

Originally Posted by Master_Yoma

Lets go to Wisconsin Dells to Noah's Ark there nothing more fun then going to a water park you cant be depressed when your being cooked from the sun spending all day having fun

The problem with depression is that it robs you of your ability to have fun. You are no longer capable of finding joy in anything.

[Haiprbim]

I turn up some Hard Bass.
Always good when you are depressed.

[ShimmerSPARK]

I pretend like I'm at the beginning of a documentary that eventually turns awesome. I also talk as though there's actually a guy recording, like "Dude, I ain't gonna wash the dishes, that's just new flavor for whatever I make later."

[ElCachicamo]

Go to a gym. I do push-ups and pull-ups when I'm feeling depressed and it works.

[SummeryDreams]

Originally Posted by Haiprbim

I turn up some Hard Bass.
Always good when you are depressed.

You play the bass guitar? I do play the acoustic one and sing some songs as well. xD I've always wanted to be in a band though...

Originally Posted by DonQuigleone

The problem with depression is that it robs you of your ability to have fun. You are no longer capable of finding joy in anything.

yea, I've felt something like this before. I used to get happy when I play computer games, watching anime, or watching jdrama. But recently I've lost the attention on doing my stuff, and just considered finding someone to talk with.