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help for depression
I'm depressed because my life has evolved to be all about studying (I am a dedicated nursing student), I have low self-esteem, the crowd in my school I do not get along with (there is a term in the philippines called "jologs" meaning they are poor), I'm super bored, i feel overscheduled (my class is from Mon-Sat), I come from a dysfunctional family (can't talk to anyone about problems) and life just seems so empty and a burden. Everyday it is hard just to get up, and it is hard to sleep too. I've been depressed since December. Now, I think I need help to snap out of it.
Are there sure-fire remedies for depression?
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Try jogging or doing some other form of exersice. Exersice releases endorphins which will make you happier. Make sure you do this on a regular schedule. Also, spending time outside will ensure that you get sun. Lack of sun has been linking to Seasonal Affective Disorder, which basically means that during the winter months you get more depressed.
If you are finding it hard to sleep, take Benadryl at night, it will make your drowsy enough to go to sleep, and there aren't any adverse side effects.
Find someone you can talk to about your problems with your family. Maybe write in a diary or a blog. Either way, find some way to vent. You shouldn't keep everything inside.
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Your schedule sounds like a lot like mine (since we're both in the medical field). It is a hard adjustment to make and sometimes it doesn't go exaclty the way that you want it to go.
Since you are in nursing school you're able to get free counseling at the University or school's psychiatric services. All Universities and graduate like programs have these services. You information will be confidential and you don't need to worry about how it will affect your future job prospects.
There is no sure fire way remedies for depression, unlike a lot of other diseases there is no single cause for it, and there is no single cure for it either. However, with the right combination of medication (which will not make you happy per se, but at least let you function (sleep, eat etc.)) you can work with a counselor on the other problems that you have. You're an independent person now and you have to come before your family. This is your life now and you can't let your family interfere with it.
Studying is important in nursing school, but you have to put aside time to go out and do things that you find fun. Set aside time to do things and schedule them into your calender. As for making friends, you'll make them as soon as you start approaching people. Talk to people and I'm sure that you'll find some people that you get along with. You have to have faith though in that. Nursing school, if its anything like medical school, reminds me of going back to high school in a way. You have to find the group of friends that you can fit with, but that takes a bit more time.
I wish you the best in your pursuits.
Yours,
Arun
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Sex.. I'm Not joking.. Sex is the best cure for a huge amount of things.. ie depression, headaches, etc.. give it a go...
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Well first off forget about your family problems. They are obviously bring you down. I think that you should make friends at all costs. Maybe even get a boyfriend. Studing is good but not so much that you are unhappy.
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Depression is a disease so you should see someone for it. In a month you might feel like you've snapped out of it but in reality your still sad and it will come back. I suggest you go see a doctor. I don't believe that they can help with depression but who knows. I don't like the doctor, maybe you do. And these anti depressants, be very careful with them. I think they don't work but you have your own oppinion. Good luck.
<3 -Brit
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You need to go to the doctor..he can prescribe some anti depressents and you'll be back on track again. Dont feel ashamed or embarassed that you have to go to the docotor over depression. Depression isnt something you can help. Its just like a heart attack, brain tumor, etc. and theres good medicine out there that can help you feel yourself again. Thats the best way to go.
-melissa-
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what you need is time to yourself once in a while! you need to take a day off from school and have a day o yourself! you seem like you really need it! it always helps me! hope this helps!
~Alyssa
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