How can you tell if you're depressed, or if you're just going through a hard time, how can you get over it
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Hello. Its kinda difficult at times to determine whether your depressed or simply holding yourself back.
You should know you are depressed if -
# If you take part in one of your hobbies that you normally enjoy, and you can't enjoy it.
# You are sad, or have a lump in your throat or stomach most of the day.
# Your appetite has changed recently.
# Your sleep habits have changed recently.
# You are spending less time with friends,
# You are drinking more than you used to, watching TV more, or playing computer games to get away.
# You are continually told to "cheer up", or to "stop being a grouch".
# You have felt like you do not want to have to deal with the burden of life.
# You feel like everything you do is wrong.
# You wish to not see or speak to someone that is close to you.
To overcome depression-
1. Make a list of things that you think could be contributing to your depression.
2. Come up with solutions for each item on the list.
3. For the things on the list that aren't solvable (and there will probably be many) practice meditating to let the sadness go.
4. Find a quiet, non-distracting place where you won't be disturbed.
5.. Focus on your breath moving in and out of your body.
6. Whenever a thought passes through your mind, start over at one and continue to focus completely on your breath.
7. Watch you favourite comedy shows, movies and laugh out loud.
8. If you work, engross yourself into your work coz when u concentrate heavily on somethin, the other issues dont bother you much.
9. If the depression is going out of hand, meet a doc or counsellor.
I hope I was able to help you.
Loadsa luck. :)
well i was never diagnosed with depression. but i was pretty sure i had it.it can stay for a long time or go away instently.it can come back over and over and over again...or just stay away.there are many types of it...and many symptoms to...
signifant weight loss or gain
lack in plesures...whether that be like a hobby or sex or w/e
lack of focusing when you know you should
easily annoyed, grumpy...and some other things
...the best advise i can give is to make sure you talk to some one about this. whether it be a friend or counsiler. just some one. another sign is though of suicide...and we don't want to go there. if you REALLY want to do this with out help or by yourself...then surround yourself with things and ppl you love, or things to get your mind off troubling things. hope this helps deary
There are symptoms:
An "empty" feeling, ongoing sadness and anxiety
Tiredness, lack of energy
Loss of interest or pleasure in ordinary activities, including sex
Sleep problems, including very early morning awakening
Problems with eating and weight (gain or loss)
A lot of crying
Aches and pains that just won’t go away
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Feelings that the future looks grim; feeling guilty, helpless, or worthless
Irritability
Thoughts of death or suicide; a suicide attempt.
I'm sure there are more signs, I suggest you google 'depression'.
Remember this: Depression is a serious problem, most of the time a person needs help getting past it.
If your home catches fire and someone knocks down the door and you're still sitting there making no effort to survive , you're severely depressed and need immediate psychological attention. A few anti-depressants may lighten the load so to speak , but they are merely band-aids, its clear clean open sunshine that heals a cut or scratch , if your heart or mind has been cut or scratched ( metaphorically speaking ) open the blinds , throw open the windows and breath some fresh air, get involved in something different than you've ever done before. Why ? Wouldn't you expect the same results if you went back to doing whatever it was that got you depressed in the first place ?
Anti-depressants have their risks of side effects, we know so little about the human brain, they don't target precise areas causing even worsening of depression, fatigue, foggy thinking or suicide. If you have depression, I think the best way to get over it is to recognize you have depression. Gain some insight into yourself and your feelings. Who are you, and what do you want from life?
Also, have someone to talk to who is non-judgemental, like a boyfriend, understanding friend, Mom, pastor, counselor. That is what helps me the most. I know I have depressive tendencies, but that is how I am, what can I do? I have my boyfriend who is older than me by quite a lot but really mature and understanding. That is me, you have to find your own way. Drugs aren't the answer, they help very little. So even if you do get diagnosed with depression, they'll give you anti-depressants which are expensive and it will be a trial and error of finding the best one. In the end, it will help little is the probable reality.
Things always improve, sometimes it takes awhile sometimes it is faster. But you know it always does.
depression is a state whereas sadness is an emotion.u may be sad over an event like not getting the gift u wanted but not necessarily depressed.depression may last for mths,even years.it covers every aspect of ur life.it's like being sad over everything,food,clothes,r/ship... depression u cant seem to find an upside or enjoy anything u prob used to before.everything looks bleak and hopeless
I cry... over nothing most of the time, i'm usually in deep thought through out the entire day about why i'm so depressed and why i'm so unhappy, which usually results in me going to my room, shutting the door, and getting on the computer...just not being with anyone...i toss and turn at night, thinking, day dreaming, crying, i honestly don't know what to do at this point...seems like falling off the face of the earth is the best solution
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