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ktheodos

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Depression
« on: September 04, 2014, 09:42:37 pm »
Trying to be sensitive here, but any one have tips for dealing with it?

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Re: Depression
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2014, 02:23:02 pm »
I wish I could erase it from your life as well as mine....I go on even when I don't want to, I did counseling and I talk to others about how I'm feeling.....I hope you feel better soon......don't give up, don't give up.....

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Re: Depression
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2014, 03:23:17 pm »
I was depressed years ago but with a good doctor and some medication I worked my way out of it.

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Re: Depression
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2014, 03:37:07 pm »
I did go through a good two years of depression when I was in my thirties. The reason is that I was in a very unhappy marriage and a stressful job. I probably could have coped with one or the other, but not both. I was also a little bit over weight which made me unhappy. The best thing that helped me was to get some exercise. I started playing a sport I really enjoyed - badminton. I'm really good at it and with the pride of winning, came a little self esteem. The exercise helped me lose a little bit of weight and I naturally found that I wanted to eat a little healthier. A few weeks and months later I was a lot more happy with life. I had left the dark place I was in behind and I started to look forward to my future. It all started, with just getting a little bit of exercise! Good luck, I've been there!

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Re: Depression
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2014, 03:06:24 am »
To people suffering from depression, know that you can always remember that you can get help and there is someone there that you can talk to.


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Re: Depression
« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2014, 03:11:55 am »
I've traveled the depression route and it was worse at some times of my life than others.  I experienced severe suicidal post partum depression after delivering my first child.  That phase lasted 2 years and I can honestly say that I fasted and prayed to survive that time of my life.  The result was that I found a chiropractor who did muscle testing to determine how he could help me.  After seeing him for a couple of visits I was more stable, able to be employed, etc.

Now, I take a prescription medication called generic Lexapro.  It's for a general anxiety disorder and it also helps me with depression.  I understand B vitamins are also very helpful for stress, depression and mental health issues.

Hang in there and connect with a solution that works well for you.   :heart:
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Re: Depression
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2014, 04:29:44 am »
Patience and support. Keep remembering that the person with depression has no control over it because it is an illness just like any other illness. Encourage them to get help and be there for them. It's so hard to deal with because we feel so powerless to help.

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Re: Depression
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2014, 08:48:00 am »
For depression, the best thing is to see a psychiatrist for help.  You can't do it on your own. Also to join a group if you think that will help.
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Re: Depression
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2014, 09:11:29 am »
It is not easy to deal with. I thought I as got older life would make it easier, but it hasn't.

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Re: Depression
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2014, 10:08:45 am »
Thanks! I have known folks that gone through it, but now a family member is in the hospital for it, so I'm trying to get some insights...

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Re: Depression
« Reply #10 on: September 06, 2014, 10:22:09 am »
I've found that music helps. Staying busy helps a lot too. The more time there is to think, the worse things get. That's just how it is for me, though. Depression is different for everyone.

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Re: Depression
« Reply #11 on: September 06, 2014, 11:07:57 am »
 Just be happy.

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Re: Depression
« Reply #12 on: September 06, 2014, 04:05:35 pm »
It has been 1 of the hardest things in my life to deal with

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Re: Depression
« Reply #13 on: September 06, 2014, 05:53:32 pm »
I wish there was something I could say to help you with it.  I suffer from it as well, and all I can do is try to push it aside and go on.  Some days it's a lot harder than others...

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Re: Depression
« Reply #14 on: September 06, 2014, 06:59:34 pm »
My 15 year old daughter suffers from this. She was a cutter as well. She has been seeing a counselor for a few years and also sees a psychiatrist. She is on medication but we haven't found the right combination yet. We just changed again. I pray for relief for her, to be a happy teenage girl.



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