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What are some signs of depression and what can I do?
I think I may have depression.I just always feel sad and I don't have any motivation do do anything.What are some things I can do besides seeing a doctor or something?
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Signs of depression: helplessness, worthlessness, thoughts of suicide, getting sad or angry for "no reason", lack of motivation, too much or too little sleep, high risk behaviors like sex romps and illegal drug use, anxiety, being really sad and not knowing why.
If you have a lot of these and it IS clinical depression, it may be too much for you to handle alone. Only you can make that decision. If you realize that you could use some help, then please go for it. It can really make your life better. Just remember that depression is not your FAULT and there is no way to go but up. You don't have to tell your parents, by the way, if that is what you are worried about. If you talk to a school counselor they are not allowed to tell your parents (unless you indicate you will harm others or yourself). There are also hotlines you can call that are also completely anonymous and confidential.
This website has some links you can look through that you may find helpful: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Good luck and remember it is important to stay true to yourself!
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i can tell you what you need to do, seek God. read the bible, mattew or john is a good place to start, and what i mean by seek God, is pray to God, and ask him to take the depression away. also, please, for the love of God himself, don't like cut yourself, or commit suicde. i pray that you find the way out of this. hope this helps.
God bless
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Signs of depression can include varying degrees of sadness, anxiety, loss of interest in normal every day activities, loss of energy, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, mood disturbances, etc. The bad news is that depression can be difficult to diagnose because many of these symptoms could be a sign of something else. The good news is that there are MANY things you can do to combat depression and overcome it.
Obviously going to a doctor is a good first step, but you don't want to do that, which is your choice. I can definitely understand why you wouldn't want to. Doctors can be scary and pushy and most will only offer up the quickest fix. However, if things become too overwhelming for you, I would recommend seeing one just to be safe. You wouldn't hesitate to go see a doctor for a physical illness (like a cold), so don't hesitate to go see a doctor for a "mental illness" (like depression).
Getting back to the things you can do to remedy how you feel, I suggest you do the following. Pay attention to what you put into your body. A proper diet is essential to how you feel. Try eliminating stimulants (such as sodas or coffee), sugar, and certain carbohydrates. Increase the amount of protein you consume and try to eat more fish. Fish is brain food and very beneficial to fight against depression. Also, make sure you're drinking the recommended amount of water each day - 8 glasses.
Increase your exercise and physical activity. When you exercise your body releases a chemical called endorphins which makes you feel good and gives you a natural high. Make sure to get the proper amount of sleep - 7 to 8 hours a night. A good night's sleep can help you to stay alert and energized throughout the day. Also, the most important things you can do is keep track of your inner dialogue. Don't say negative things to yourself such as "I'm stupid" or "life sucks." These thoughts trigger depressive feelings. You have to be positive and comforting to yourself.
Finally, as much as you might want to at the moment, don't withdraw yourself from others and isolate yourself. The desire to be alone comes from the depression and is its way of prolonging how you feel. You have to fight against it and force yourself to be around others and do the things you used to love to do. You might not enjoy it right now, but those happy and peaceful feelings will eventually all come back to you once this depression goes away. Don't give up because it always goes away, I promise you. the human spirit was made to endure anything.
Good luck and please feel free to get in touch with me if you need more help. :)
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Well, you really do need to get help if you are. Always feeling sad and not motivated is a sign of chronic depression, and i know people who have been depressed like that, and have committed suicide. Really, professional help does help. You dont need to see a doctor, you could see a councelor or therapist. Something. I didn't want to, but i got to the point where my sister forced me, and to be honest, it helped me change my whole view on life. People say "oh im depressed," but its only for a short time, if you are always feeling like this, get help. If you really dont want professional help. talk to your parents, a close friend, a sibling, someone in your family who you are close to, anyone & tell them what's up. No one is going to look down on you, they are going to support you. Talking to the ones you love helps a lot.
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