need advice

[mandystar]

how do you cure depression without a counseler or someone to talk to. or pills either

[Ohso]

You'd have to find the cause of the depression and find a way to overcome it (simple answer). You can do that without pills but having someone to talk to would make it so much easier.

[Bethany]

Be occupied. Don't stay at home all day long alone waiting for tme to pass. This is absolutely necessary so that time passes quicker and you are distracted so the strain is eased and depression relieved. Don't let it consume you, separate the depressive you from the real you. Don't be its friend.Get out of the house and be with people.

 

If it is some problem that brings you down, find a solution by talking to someone you trust..

[kellbell]

First,

 

You have to peel away the layers and figure out the ROOT or CAUSE of your depression. Perhaps write everything down in a journal and see if you can find patterns. Then decide how you would go about fixing what is bothering you.

 

If you can, go to the library and read self-help books on depression and inspirational books. Exercise! It helps. Running is good, and try relaxing exercises such as Yoga and Pilates. They really help with stress and becoming in tune with your body and mind. truly.

 

Once you figure out what is truly bothering you, keep yourself busy. Go out, get involved in your community, volunteer, help others, try something new. I advise figuring out what the true cause before keeping yourself busy because doing so can prevent you from coming face to face with what the underlying issues are.

[nottoogreen]

Hi mandystar,

 

Welcome to eNotAlone.

 

Some simple ideas on depression are here: Reference materials and more info.

 

Try to understand your expectations and ability and causes for the imbalance. We can discuss more if you like.

[Dako]

Bethany's right.

 

As far as "curing" depression, that's a tall order. For some, depression is a condition to deal with for a long time, for others it's a phase that passes.

Developing methods of coping will help you for a lifetime, whether you need them or not.