Depression is a very serious issue. There are literally millions of people who suffer from this mental illness. Depression runs in my husbands' family and mine. More than likely, you have someone in your family who suffers from it also, or maybe you suffer from depression yourself. There are probably millions of other people who suffer from depression that have not yet been diagnosed or put on medication.
There are many different kinds of depression. I myself suffer from chronic depression and Bi Polar Disorder, which, is a form of depression also. There are many different medications used to treat depression but if you find that medications do not work for you or if you cannot afford the medications, there are other ways of treating it.
Talk Therapy
Talk therapy is also known as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and problem-solving therapy and this kind of therapy can be very beneficial. Most of us do not take time out of our busy day to sit down and talk to someone. If we did maybe we would not feel so down and have to take anti-depressants. I have to admit that I do hold things in a lot and when it gets to be too much I just let go and let it all out. Unfortunately, this does not help me but actually makes it worse because I am not only holding all of those sad feelings inside but also anger. Anger builds up until you burst and you usually take it out on the wrong person just because they are there.
If you do not feel comfortable talking to a close friend or family member you might want to consider going to see a licensed therapist. Talking to a close friend or family member could make you feel better but if you have the money or health insurance to speak to a professional, this could be a better way. Sometimes you can talk about things with a licensed therapist that you might not feel comfortable talking to a friend or family member about. I see a therapist and, although I do not always feel better, I usually do by the time I leave her office.
Exercise
There are many different kinds of depression. I myself suffer from chronic depression and Bi Polar Disorder, which, is a form of depression also. There are many different medications used to treat depression but if you find that medications do not work for you or if you cannot afford the medications, there are other ways of treating it.
Talk Therapy
Talk therapy is also known as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and problem-solving therapy and this kind of therapy can be very beneficial. Most of us do not take time out of our busy day to sit down and talk to someone. If we did maybe we would not feel so down and have to take anti-depressants. I have to admit that I do hold things in a lot and when it gets to be too much I just let go and let it all out. Unfortunately, this does not help me but actually makes it worse because I am not only holding all of those sad feelings inside but also anger. Anger builds up until you burst and you usually take it out on the wrong person just because they are there.
If you do not feel comfortable talking to a close friend or family member you might want to consider going to see a licensed therapist. Talking to a close friend or family member could make you feel better but if you have the money or health insurance to speak to a professional, this could be a better way. Sometimes you can talk about things with a licensed therapist that you might not feel comfortable talking to a friend or family member about. I see a therapist and, although I do not always feel better, I usually do by the time I leave her office.
Exercise
- Talking to someone when you are feeling depressed can make you feel better.
- During the winter months, bright light can keep the gloom and doon feelings away.
- Exercise makes you feel better about yourself, therefore, keeping the sadness away.
Comments
Thank you for the great information. I am going to give this to a friend that is going through depression right now.
Thanks for reading and commenting. I never heard of light therapy either until I did the research on it. Yeah I was on St. John's Wart when I was a kid and it didn't do anything for me but everyone is different.
The way I see it with the light therapy is that we are always more happy during the spring and summer when the sun is out more often so I guess it does make sense. :)
This is very well written and informative. I've heard of St. John's Wort, but the rest were new to me. Great article!
Okay, where have I been? I have never really heard of Light Therapy. Thanks, this is something to look into. I feel like I have tried just about everything!
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