Been suffering from severe depression...Any advice?

I suppose Ive been suffering through clinical depression for about 4 years. Im always pessimistic about everything in life, I find that there is very little to no point in doing anything for that matter. I also always have suicidal thoughts, though religion prevents me from committing suicide, so you dont have to bother with that. Anyways, I would like to know some of the ways OT posters treat their depression, but nothing to do with therapy

If you have clinical depression then go to the doctor. :|

If you have clinical depression then go to the doctor. :|

Pirate700

If you have clinical depression, you should continue seeing the doctor that diagnosed it.

:DWipe depression out of your mind. Think energy, thing gaming fun, get some sun and listen to some great music. If you energize your mind and body, depression won't exist. There is so much in this world to do and have fun. Check out some Anime's, some Comics, Some movies. Play online and enjoy your life. Lots of people have it worst off.

Been there done that, its no fun :(

I was actually asking Oters some advice on how they get through their depression

I suppose Ive been suffering through clinical depression for about4 years. Im always pessimistic about everything in life, I find that there is very little to no point in doing anything for that matter. I also always have suicidal thoughts, though religion prevents me from committing suicide, so you dont have to bother with that. Anyways, I would like to know some of the ways OT posters treat their depression, but nothing to do with therapy

shroofnayef

Had depression a long time ago when I was 15. Still get sad sometimes, but not for long. But guess what, I realized that life is just a sequence of events that we are presented with. Now I can continue to be pissed/depressed, or I can just enjoy the heck out of life. Now bad stuff doesn't get me down long, I go out and enjoy my opportunities, good or bad. You make what you can with the life that is presented to you, and let stuff roll off your shoulders, or brush it off if it tends to stick around. Good luck.

Listen to this song hit helps me not be depressed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXwmDGJAB8

:DWipe depression out of your mind. Think energy, thing gaming fun, get some sun and listen to some great music. If you energize your mind and body, depression won't exist. There is so much in this world to do and have fun. Check out some Anime's, some Comics, Some movies. Play online and enjoy your life. Lots of people have it worst off.

LexLas

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I suppose Ive been suffering through clinical depression for about4 years. Im always pessimistic about everything in life, I find that there is very little to no point in doing anything for that matter. I also always have suicidal thoughts, though religion prevents me from committing suicide, so you dont have to bother with that. Anyways, I would like to know some of the ways OT posters treat their depression, but nothing to do with therapy

Had depression a long time ago when I was 15. Still get sad sometimes, but not for long. But guess what, I realized that life is just a sequence of events that we are presented with. Now I can continue to be pissed/depressed, or I can just enjoy the heck out of life. Now bad stuff doesn't get me down long, I go out and enjoy my opportunities, good or bad. You make what you can with the life that is presented to you, and let stuff roll off your shoulders, or brush it off if it tends to stick around. Good luck.

Talk to women dude. Seriously, you will be so confused you won't have time to be depressed. doom3lv

Oh along with many of the good tips, this one works the best!

Go see a psychiatrist.

Whenever my life is getting me down, I look at other people in the world, people that are suffering way worse than I am. And then I laugh at them. Always cheers me up.McJugga

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I suppose Ive been suffering through clinical depression for about4 years. Im always pessimistic about everything in life, I find that there is very little to no point in doing anything for that matter. I also always have suicidal thoughts, though religion prevents me from committing suicide, so you dont have to bother with that. Anyways, I would like to know some of the ways OT posters treat their depression, but nothing to do with therapy

shroofnayef

Had depression a long time ago when I was 15. Still get sad sometimes, but not for long. But guess what, I realized that life is just a sequence of events that we are presented with. Now I can continue to be pissed/depressed, or I can just enjoy the heck out of life. Now bad stuff doesn't get me down long, I go out and enjoy my opportunities, good or bad. You make what you can with the life that is presented to you, and let stuff roll off your shoulders, or brush it off if it tends to stick around. Good luck.

Then don't let your depression get in the way. Go see a doctor, if it is a hormone imbalance, they can give you stuff to help. Either that, or just wake up one morning and tell yourself, I hate feeling like crap, screw you depression I am going to have a great rest of my life. It does work, worked for me. But, those are just tips.

I was actually asking Oters some advice on how they get through their depression

shroofnayef

I suppose Ive been suffering through clinical depression for about 4 years. Im always pessimistic about everything in life, I find that there is very little to no point in doing anything for that matter. I also always have suicidal thoughts, though religion prevents me from committing suicide, so you dont have to bother with that. Anyways, I would like to know some of the ways OT posters treat their depression, but nothing to do with therapy

shroofnayef

Have you actually been diagnosed with clinical depression, or is this a self diagnosis?

If you're having suicidal thoughts then even though you don't want to - seek medical advice. I can't really relate to how religion helps you because I'm an Atheist myself, but if it does help you then I advise you go to church even more and speak to your local Priest/Reverend/Pastor or whatever the hell (no pun intended) they are called.

These suicidal thoughts, are they just thoughts, or have you taken to self harm? Speaking from experience, self harm may seem to help you to regain some form of control over your thoughts/actions, but it is of course only a temporary effect.

By the way, how old are you?

Thanks for the advice. Ill try to follow up :)

When I'm sad I stop being sad and become awesome. I hope this helps you with your problem.

I watch those TV ads about claiming when you have an accident at work, they always fall in such hilarious ways

[QUOTE="McJugga"]Whenever my life is getting me down, I look at other people in the world, people that are suffering way worse than I am. And then I laugh at them. Always cheers me up.shroofnayef

TC, u need Mr.Geezer.

Play counterstrike 1.6.kamikaze_pigmy

[QUOTE="kamikaze_pigmy"]Play counterstrike 1.6.shroofnayef

[QUOTE="shroofnayef"][QUOTE="kamikaze_pigmy"]Play counterstrike 1.6.kamikaze_pigmy

[QUOTE="kamikaze_pigmy"][QUOTE="shroofnayef"] lol, if only I had a gaming rig :(shroofnayef

Story of my life. Next. Link334

you're cold. real cold. what a nasty thing to say.

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If you have clinical depression then go to the doctor. :|

shroofnayef

TC, i went through a recurrent major depression for four years. I am now well.

My advice to you is

a) exercise, aside from the sciencey endorphins crap, it really works. I used to play a hell of a lot of squash, i was not very good as i had ME and it knackered me, but for goodness sake, exercise is just a brilliant anti-depressant.Plus depressives get lazy and you don't want ot put on weight, because you won't feel good in yourself. (Unless you are a jolly fat person, then that is fine)

b) meet new people, hell, even if it is making a friend over xbox live or WOW, try to get involved in parties or communal activities. This honestly really helps. And i know you will feel a bit like a social troll and want to do nothing of the sort, but the only way you are getting better is if you commit, do so.

c) Read. You might hate books, but i always find they are great company.

d) Find something creative to do. If you're musical, artistic, have writing ability, or whatever, exploit this. Most depressives are creative in some way, it's simply a weird fact. Probably because they're more sensitive to the world around them.

e) See a doctor. I put this last, as it normally only stops you from going so low, so low that you might off yourself. But i found that the doctors never helped me get better, i helped yourself, since you are adamant you won't commit suicide, you could give this a miss. But even seeking councilling from say your parents or friends can help. They don't need to be proffessionals, just ask their advice and tell them how you feel.

If you do start feeling suicidal. Go straight to a doctor. Before you do something selfish and stupid.

Sorry if that's long. But i know where you are coming from.

Zoloft in the morning, Remeron in the evening, and a healthy work ethic has helped immensely with my depression issues.

Go see a freakin' doctor and stop asking advice from OT?

this is going to sound weird, but my advice is to cry. Crying helps oyu to let all of your emotions out, and afterwards you almost always feel cleansed and better, especially if you cry on someone you trust.

Find someone more depressed. It works for me

Listen to some uplifting music I guess.

I had depression for a year, mostly because of people I knew.

Im a big guy so I just threatened to beat the living **** out of them. No more of that.