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Thank you so much for your advice. Would you mind telling me how you managed to pull out of the depression and situation? I have tried talking to numerous resources for help, but there really is none. I have tried everything and nothing has worked or helped. Even the medications for depression have not helped. In fact, it is still getting worse with each day. I would enter a psychiatric facility if I thought it would help, but that would change nothing and make everything actually worse for me. Thank you so much for your kind and sensible thoughts.
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First of all, I personally don't believe in going to a mental hospital unless it is really crucial, like someone is very severely depressed and refuses treatment, or someone is very suicidal. I've been hospitalized twice, and it has only made me worse. Climbing out of depression took me over a year, and after a year, the doctor realized that I'm bipolar, so my whole world came crashing down again. I was on several antidepressants, Abilify, Zoloft, Lexapro, plus I was misdiagnosed a few times, so the psychiatrist prescribed me meds that made me progressively worse. I don't believe in taking medication, unless it is absolutely crucial, because the side effects can destroy a person. If your doctor believes you need to be on an antidepressant, than you should. If the medication doesn't make you feel better, than it's not the right one for you. Antidepressants can actually make a person's depression worsen, or cause them to become suicidal. Zoloft, for instance, has helped many people overcome depression, but it made me suicidal, and landed me in the hospital for the second time. For starters, you need to make sure that your medication works for you. Everyone is different. I overcame my depression through very very very hard work, but guess what! It paid off! I practice DBT a lot, which works wonders. Unfortunately, because I'm suffering from bipolar, the depression can return at any time, so I constantly have to fight it. But I'm really happy, because thanks to the lessions I learn in DBT, and the queen treatment I give myself, I know that I'm destined for greatness. I always stand up for myself, and fight the people who try to bring me down. I know that I am irreplaceable, and I deserve to have the best life I can have. I know my rights, and I never settle for less than I deserve. Above all, I know that I deserve to be happy and I deserve the realization of my every dream. You need to believe that too. Also, I know that my illness isn't my fault, and it's impossible to deal with it alone, so I'm open to any help I can get. I've been to awful therapists, one of them was really evil, so I understand you're predicament. I used to feel like that a lot, and I won't lie, I still feel like nothing will help sometimes, but then I sit down and write a song about it, and I feel better instantly! It's of utmost importance that you find a good therapist. Someone who's right for you. I don't know which question you asked, because I answer so many about depression and suicide, so if you want to e-mail me at alexisgirlie@gmail.com and tell me which question was yours, I can try to give you direct pointers on what to do. Overcoming depression isn't as easy as 1-2-3. It's very hard work, but it pays off, and turns you into a wonderful understanding person, who's loved by all. It gives you a more meaningful life, and you learn to appreciate the little things in life. I wish no one would ever have to go through that, it's crushing, and tears a person apart. But fight! Fight until you're happy again, because one day, you will! Good luck :)
P.S. Whenever I start to feel down, I listen to some upbeat music or I treat myself to a hot bath or great snack, and I instantly feel better. Exercising and playing sports are also great ways to improve the way you feel. Make sure you're on a healthy diet. Junk food can kill you. Feel better soon :)
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