Depression? What Could It Be?
Question by BLAH: depression? what could it be?
So im not really sure what is going on with me lately. I have been overly depressed for a few months and i just dont know if it is depression or just me being sad right now. I mean there are a few things that could cause me to be sad lately, however i also feel sad whenever i think about anyone who has lost someone. Someone at my school had their brother pass away lately and it caused me to break into tears even though i never knew her. Also i can not stop imagining my parents, brother and sister dying and it gets so sad. I am sometimes sitting in class and i dont do anything the whole time because i am so zoned out on being sad and imagining different situations where my loved ones die that i just can not focus. Could this be depression, should i be concerned or do you think it is most likely just stuff going on around me causing me to be sad… please help me if you can and let me know. I am also scarred to seek help because i dont want to talk about why im sad…
Best answer:
Answer by Simple Minded
I feel that you can try to control your thought process. Try to minimise thinking about sad things or deaths. Think of pure and lovely things. Give yourself a break.
Indulge in your hobbies. Take your mind away from sad things, even newspaper for a while if it affects you.
Keep yourself occupied and your mind will not idle. My heart goes out to you. Some more advice :
Depression may be caused by negative thoughts, poor circumstances, loss of loved ones, genetic factors, biochemical imbalance in the brain, emptiness in heart, unforgiveness, addictions etc.
There are some natural mood lifting food and vitamins that you can take with your drugs. They are:
-multivitamin
-Vitamin B complex pills
– Vitamin C
– GABA (you can get this at a pharmacy) it is a natural neurotransmitter in your brain.
– SAMe
– Calcium
– Magnesium
-Evening Primrose oil
– Flax oil
– Omega 3
try to have some exercise daily. Go into the sun. Talk with friends. Pray to Jesus, he gives you peace and lifts your mood. These are scientifically proven to work.
– Listen to soothing music on a couch.
– have aromatherapy
– eat healthily, oats, wheats, brown rice, more fish, chicken, lots of vegetables and fruits and other natural food, less oil, no sugar, no deep fried stuff, less red meat
– drink lots of filtered or bottled water
have a pet
– cultivate new hobbies
– do not take alcohol and avoid caffeine
– tackle your problem that is giving you depression. Problem solve with a counselor or friend to reduce the magnitude of the problem.
– Every time you catch yourself thinking negatively, think what is the most positive way of expressing your feelings and thoughts.
– Forgive others, release all bitterness and release all grudges, love God and love others
– Do a kind deed each day. Volunteer your service to the elderly, orphans etc
– I know I have said a lot. Take baby step, one step at a time. Give yourself time to get out of depression.
Think positively.
You may want to see a psychiatrist and counsellor to work out your problem. Psychotherapy may help. Prayer does help. Claim healing from Jesus. He loves you. Read the Bible, start at book of John. Take note of John 3:16, Acts 2:38. It is God’s love message to you.
For anxiety, try deep breathing from your diaphragm and progressive muscle relaxation. You can buy books on how to overcome depression and anxiety.
It takes time to lift out of anxiety and depression. First thing is that you desire to get out of them. Next is the tenacity and perseverance to make changes to your life.
I’ve been through depression and anxiety, so I understand.
God bless you richly . Attend a United Pentecostal Church nearby your home. (www.upci.org)
There are brothers and sisters who care and be friends with you.
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