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Dealing with Depression
I am a 21 year old female. Every year around this time, I get extremely depressed. I suppose it's maybe "seasonal depression" but I don't know much about that. I just know that I am very morose and I don't know why. I love the winter months and enjoy the holidays, so I don't know why this always happens. I just lay in bed all day and have a hard time making myself go to class. I even quit taking care of myself like I should. It's such a struggle to shower, brush my teeth, put makeup on.
I've been dealing with this current bout of depression for about 2 months now. Then, 2 weeks ago, my father passed away. It's all I think about. I can't go see a therapist because I can't afford one. I just need to know ways in which I can help myself a little, and hopefully come out of this. Thanks.
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I'm sorry for you recent loss. That is never an easy thing to have in your life. As far as the annual bouts of depression you seem to have, I can relate to some degree.
Even though you cannot afford to do so, it's a very good thing that you are not opposed to seeing a therapist. That's because you are willing to acknowledge that there is a problem which is a major struggle in itself of a lot of people.
For anyone who is depressed or dealing with other emotional issues, I always recommend the book "Felling Good" by David Burns. It's pretty cheap so the money shouldn't be an issue there and if it still is there's a chance you can get it from a local library or find excerpts.
A few other things I would suggest are taking a few minutes out of your day to learn how to and engage in meditation. It's simple, free and it works, there's scientific evidence to back that up as well.
Seek out a support group in your area or through an online forum. You might be surprised just how much the listening ear of someone in a similar situation can help.
Do what you can to keep yourself active. Even if you don't want to and have to force yourself, keeping your body and mind active can help with the physical and emotional pain.
Hang in there and be strong, things will work out.
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I have never heard a word about "seasonal depression", but I know how you are feeling because my dad went through it. He wouldn't do anything and he would just lie in bed the whole time. Then, he realized that he had responsibilities and that he needed to support and help out with the family. Do you have any other family members that you can talk about this with? Sometimes it's good to here that your not the only one that has been through it and how that stopped depression. In my opinion, I would say that depression is more of a disease than anything else. My dad overcame it by seeing a therapist and since I know that you cannot afford it, maybe just try friends. Your friends may know somebody that can give you a discount. In my belief, it takes only about one appointment, but I guess everyone is different. It's strange to also hear that you get it during the winter. Do you know how you overcame it through the previous years? maybe a break or an inexpensive vacation may cheer you up. All I know is that you definitely need to overcome because school and happiness are precious and have to be earned! I really do hope that you will get through this and stop it from happening in the future!
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