depression

what’s a good way to get out of depression. I’m not dark or gloomy. in fact little people know I’m depressed. I play basketball sometimes and I’m not socially rejected. but I feel terrible sometimes. like right now. I just feel like there’s a sinking feeling in my stomach. I don’t know what to do. I don’t have thoughts of suicide often but they have occurred. but I don’t think I would ever act on them. but then again I don’t know.

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Answer #1

You are at an age where hormones, emotions and even your brain are undergoing strong changes. It is natural to occasionally feel confused or depressed.

The best thing you can do is to talk to a counselor or therapist. Barring that, find someone you can communicate your emotions and thoughts with, sort of like a sounding board. Keeping your thoughts to yourself doesn’t help. If you can’t find someone around you then consider Fun Mailing someone on Fun Advice whose advice you like. It’s relatively private and gives you a good sounding board.

Check out the link below for information on teen depression.

Information on teen depression:

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen_teenagers.htm

If you are having problems or are depressed, below are a couple of sites that may help you:

Worldwide:

Check out the Befrienders link below. They are not only a suicide hotline but also offer help to people who are stressed or are in a state of depression.

http://www.befrienders.org/support/helplines.asp

In the U.S.A., you also have access to:

Boys Town National Hotline

Call With Any Problem, Any Time

1-800-448-3000

http://www.boystown.org/hotline/index.asp

Fun Mail a “sounding board”!

I would assume that you can’t talk about what you are going through with anyone because it is too personal and you don’t want others to know about it in relation to you.

The solution, then, might be to pick someone on Fun Advice whose advice you like and Fun Mail them. (You can check out the quality of someone’s advice by clicking on their name; going down to their recent advice, click on view all, then click on the questions that might interest you and view their answers.) Explain to them that you are having problems and want to have someone to use as a “sounding board” and would like to know if they would be willing to be your sounding board. Fun Mail is basically private, so you shouldn’t have any concerns about your privacy.

Although there are many users on Fun Advice who would be qualified, I’d suggest the person be an Advisor, for two reasons: First, most Advisors have several hundred or even thousands of Answers under their belt which can really give you a perspective about them; and second, you can simply click on the Advisors link at the top of the page and view a list of the most recently active Advisors with information about them AND a total of their Answers. (Don’t contact them by that “Ask me a question” link. That’s public. Instead, click on their name which will take you to their Profile page, then click on the “Send me Fun Mail” link on the left side of the page.)

You also have the ability to Fun Mail anyone (Advisor or otherwise) by clicking on the “Send me Fun Mail” link near the top of the Answer under the person’s name.

Friendship is continuous!

Those whom I meet, as Friends I greet, And as a Friend I treat them so; That when in need, or sadly grieved, I may help their Spirits grow.

So when I hear, upon my ear, The sounds of troubled Souls; I can do no less, then to do my best, To help them toward their goals.

And I know I’ll find, with the passage of time, That I’ve helped their Spirits grow some; And though appreciated, thanks aren’t awaited, For my friends are always welcome.

Answer #2

Exercise (even if you dont want to or feel like it) helps a lot. and also little things like keeping your bedroom clean. wearing new cloths that you look good in. but as previously stated most importantly of all. talking to someone. tell your family they’ll be supportive. and tell a friend. as scary as it is, they help.

Answer #3

having friends around for support will always be the best… when I’m depressed, I go to some place with basketball court with my bestfriend and play basketball all day… or I watch dvds with my best pal with some ice creams and non-diet foodies all around the place.. lol!

Answer #4

I agree with some othe the others about talking to someone, Talking will take you out of self absorbtion, I grew up with depression untreated and I can’t tell you how it messed up relationships with friends and my family whom I haven’t spoke to in over 17 years. I associate depression with the devil it is ugly, fearse and very hard to get rid of. It knows all your weaknesses and runs with it. What helps me a lot is to know that you not alone sweety, if you choose to why don’t you talk to a proffessional, you don’t need to tell your friends but, maybe they are going through it too, if you can hide it so can they, its nothing to be ashamed of. I just means your emotions run high.

Answer #5

friends, but mature ones. if you feel like being imature then hang out wiv some friends that mess about but not to much cus the imaturiy will eventuly be directed at you and that will leve you feeling worce. exersize (basket ball) is a great strees relece. dont say in bed or fall into a sleep depreshon cus that hard to get out of. hope I helped. have a chocklot bar:D

Answer #6

The best thing to do is get help see a psychiatrist. A year ago I was feeling what you are. I would get depressed for no apparent reason. I have a good life plenty of friends and when I was with them I didn’t feel bad at all. I’d think like you do about suicide sometimes but never believed I would or could do that. I thought it was no big deal but then it got worse. I ignored it thinking “so what if I get sad sometimes doesn’t everybody?” Next thing I know I’m too upset to get out of bed in the morning and seriously considering chugging the bottle of aspirin in my kitchen. I went to a psychiatrist and found out I had clinical depression. I’m really glad I got help and hope you do to even if it doesn’t get worse.

Answer #7

I know what you feel…we are just human, so its not your fault for having this problem. I have always experience this…but I learn to be giving up in depression as it will never cure. If you have problem to talk to someone…so dont because sometimes insecurity of that someone will judge will adding up your problem. Depends on you to just realize that this problem can be solved and/or can be forgetted…

Answer #8

Listen to some music and think of funny things that you have done in your life,talk to some friends on the phone and have them remind you of the true happy person you really are. Think of the good times you have had and still have in life. Watch a little television to take your mind off of the depression,or simply think about why your really down and think of how it is affecting your normal life. Instead of being depressed,you could be having loads of fun with others.

Answer #9

Talk to someone. That’s the best thing to do when you’re depressed, is talk. Hope you feel better.

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