How can I over come my depression and learn to just enjoy life?

Resolved Question

How can I over come my depression and learn to just enjoy life? I am 19 years old and I have been battling depression on and off since I was 15. I have tried talking to my family about it, but they don't take me seriously. I am constantly thinking about getting old, this is one of my greatest fears and I have also been thinking alot about death. I'm afraid of losing my loved ones and of me dying. I find it hard to enjoy life and just be thankful to be alive. Sometimes i'm fine and then other times I just go into this deep depression. Its really scary and I am in desperate need of help! In Depression Asked by undefin... Age : 22 8 Answers undefin... 364 Views 1 month ago Resolved Vote 2 Tweet Email to Friends Add to Favorites Question Badge Use this wwuask.com question badge in blogs, websites, forums. Copy and paste the HTML below:

I am 19 years old and I have been battling depression on and off since I was 15. I have tried talking to my family about it, but they don't take me seriously. I am constantly thinking about getting old, this is one of my greatest fears and I have also been thinking alot about death. I'm afraid of losing my loved ones and of me dying. I find it hard to enjoy life and just be thankful to be alive. Sometimes i'm fine and then other times I just go into this deep depression. Its really scary and I am in desperate need of help!

In Depression Asked by undefin... Age : 22 8 Answers

undefin... 364 Views 1 month ago Resolved Vote 2 Tweet

Question resolved!

click

Answers

honestly i know what you are going through.the best thing to do is to stop and look at your life.can you die right now and be happy with everything? think about all the time you've spent cryng and being depressed and think about how you could've spent that time being with people you love.life goes on in time won't stop for noone.get out and be happy for you only get one life to live Answered by jamieAge : 19 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by jamie 1 month ago
As for depression I would recomend the radio station kwve 107.9fm or their site http://www.kwve.org/ Answered by kwave10...Age : 88 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by kwave107pnt9fm 1 month ago
Depression. Depression is very common—and understandable—in families coping with serious illness. (Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:14.) A caregiver who suffers from depression explains what helped her: "Many would thank us for providing care. Just a few words of encouragement can give you a boost to carry on when you are very tired or depressed." The Bible states: "Anxious care in the heart of a man is what will cause it to bow down, but the good word is what makes it rejoice." (Proverbs 12:25) Others may not always sense your need for encouragement. So, at times, you may first have to openly express the "anxious care" in your heart in order to receive "the good word" of encouragement from others. If feelings of depression persist or become more severe, though, it may be advisable to consult a doctor. (AWAKE magazine Feb 8, 1997) Answered by nychelpAge : 29 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by nychelp 1 month ago
Like suggested SEEK HELP because it can be a chemical imbalance in which case you really need to get that fixed ASAP & I am not sure if regular things will be able to really help if that is the cause of it. If it is not purely a chemical imbalance - if that is what it is at all - some sure fire ways to help as I posed somewhere else are: Make goals for yourself & work towards them, every time you get a step closer or come up with a new goal which means new hope you will feel boosted & great. Writing what bothers you when you are upset along with other creative outlets are also important to do because everyone needs an outlet, if you dont have one things just build up. I suggest opening a document or taking a note pad & just writing whatever comes to mind even if it is just what you ate this morning or how stupid you feel doing this & just let your thoughts flow. Free writing is an amazing therapy! Every morning even if you are not going to leave your house dress yourself nicely & make yourself up, & that includes sexy undergarments because if you looks good & you know they look good it is hard to feel bad about yourself, at least in that aspect. Exercise because that boosts endorphins which help you feel happy. Volunteer because when you are helping someone else & focused on someone else you will forget how you feel about yourself & on top of that you will be giving back which will give you a good reason to feel good about yourself & it helps put your blessings & life in general in perspective. Keep yourself busy because you will feel like you are doing something with your life & yourself & you will feel good for that, & you will be too busy to think about what makes you feel bad. Try reorganizing & throwing things out and/or changing something for the better in your life - even if it is just a hair cut, that helps LOTS of people. Sit down & write a list of your blessings, & if you cannot think of any write every part of yourself that is health, like being able to see or walk & whatever else, then think of your blessings every day without the list & try to think of something new to be happy & grateful for every day. If you are a religious person thank G-d every morning & keep in mind what you exactly you are thankful for & pray for strength every night - the AA & NA prayer for strength is very nice, try that. Try your best to do things on a schedule (like sleeping & eating & everything else) & eat healthy, that also helps, & gives you security in life & makes you feel like you have power over something. Try self help books & CDs, many people find what they say helpful. If you do all this you are sure to get better. If you mess up...well no worries & dont feel bad just try again & try to do it for a little longer this time, & do this over & over till you are set. & dont try to take on too much at once...start with one or two things & then add on something every so often so you dont become overwhelmed. This all really works! Good luck! Answered by MouseAge : 23 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by Mouse 1 month ago
go to church and learn that god is the only true happiness.the only person that has ever died for u is jesus christ...he loves you Answered by bradAge : 22 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by brad 1 month ago
It is very courageous of you to share your observations. When sadness got to the point that interrupted my work and life I sought help. Best thing I ever did. Get someone well trainned to help you put and see things in a healthy perspective. You'll be so glad you did. Family and friends? We love them and they they are there for us, but they can't always see things objectively. You are better off dealing with someone able to be totally neutral, objective and professional. Good luck! Answered by Liza010665Age : 47 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by Liza010665 1 month ago
it takes time to realize the riskes you must take in life, you will some day rise from your fall, the world doesnt care about your self-eestem, find a way to raise it, it doesnt matter what you heard, know that you are beautiful and trust me impossible is not a word, it's just a reason for someone not to try Answered by davidAge : 20 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by david 1 month ago
You should consider seeking out professional assistance and prayer. I think that we may have the solutions to our problems but seeking out assistance is important.Please consider practicing positive self talk, exercise,new diet,and dissassociation from the people,places and things that would make matters worse.You are an adult who can make positive decisions in life. Please seek out counseling at the college at room S-330.Ther are many people who care about your well being at the college who specialises with the issues or problems in your life. Answered by ganeshaAge : 2 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by ganesha 1 month ago

honestly i know what you are going through.the best thing to do is to stop and look at your life.can you die right now and be happy with everything? think about all the time you've spent cryng and being depressed and think about how you could've spent that time being with people you love.life goes on in time won't stop for noone.get out and be happy for you only get one life to live

Answered by jamieAge : 19 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

As for depression I would recomend the radio station kwve 107.9fm or their site http://www.kwve.org/

Answered by kwave10...Age : 88 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

Depression. Depression is very common—and understandable—in families coping with serious illness. (Compare 1 Thessalonians 5:14.) A caregiver who suffers from depression explains what helped her: "Many would thank us for providing care. Just a few words of encouragement can give you a boost to carry on when you are very tired or depressed." The Bible states: "Anxious care in the heart of a man is what will cause it to bow down, but the good word is what makes it rejoice." (Proverbs 12:25) Others may not always sense your need for encouragement. So, at times, you may first have to openly express the "anxious care" in your heart in order to receive "the good word" of encouragement from others. If feelings of depression persist or become more severe, though, it may be advisable to consult a doctor.

(AWAKE magazine Feb 8, 1997)

Answered by nychelpAge : 29 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

Like suggested SEEK HELP because it can be a chemical imbalance in which case you really need to get that fixed ASAP & I am not sure if regular things will be able to really help if that is the cause of it. If it is not purely a chemical imbalance - if that is what it is at all - some sure fire ways to help as I posed somewhere else are:

Make goals for yourself & work towards them, every time you get a step closer or come up with a new goal which means new hope you will feel boosted & great.

Writing what bothers you when you are upset along with other creative outlets are also important to do because everyone needs an outlet, if you dont have one things just build up. I suggest opening a document or taking a note pad & just writing whatever comes to mind even if it is just what you ate this morning or how stupid you feel doing this & just let your thoughts flow. Free writing is an amazing therapy!

Every morning even if you are not going to leave your house dress yourself nicely & make yourself up, & that includes sexy undergarments because if you looks good & you know they look good it is hard to feel bad about yourself, at least in that aspect.

Exercise because that boosts endorphins which help you feel happy.

Volunteer because when you are helping someone else & focused on someone else you will forget how you feel about yourself & on top of that you will be giving back which will give you a good reason to feel good about yourself & it helps put your blessings & life in general in perspective.

Keep yourself busy because you will feel like you are doing something with your life & yourself & you will feel good for that, & you will be too busy to think about what makes you feel bad.

Try reorganizing & throwing things out and/or changing something for the better in your life - even if it is just a hair cut, that helps LOTS of people.

Sit down & write a list of your blessings, & if you cannot think of any write every part of yourself that is health, like being able to see or walk & whatever else, then think of your blessings every day without the list & try to think of something new to be happy & grateful for every day.

If you are a religious person thank G-d every morning & keep in mind what you exactly you are thankful for & pray for strength every night - the AA & NA prayer for strength is very nice, try that.

Try your best to do things on a schedule (like sleeping & eating & everything else) & eat healthy, that also helps, & gives you security in life & makes you feel like you have power over something.

Try self help books & CDs, many people find what they say helpful.

If you do all this you are sure to get better. If you mess up...well no worries & dont feel bad just try again & try to do it for a little longer this time, & do this over & over till you are set. & dont try to take on too much at once...start with one or two things & then add on something every so often so you dont become overwhelmed. This all really works! Good luck!

Answered by MouseAge : 23 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

go to church and learn that god is the only true happiness.the only person that has ever died for u is jesus christ...he loves you

Answered by bradAge : 22 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

It is very courageous of you to share your observations. When sadness got to the point that interrupted my work and life I sought help. Best thing I ever did. Get someone well trainned to help you put and see things in a healthy perspective. You'll be so glad you did. Family and friends? We love them and they they are there for us, but they can't always see things objectively. You are better off dealing with someone able to be totally neutral, objective and professional. Good luck!

Answered by Liza010665Age : 47 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

it takes time to realize the riskes you must take in life, you will some day rise from your fall, the world doesnt care about your self-eestem, find a way to raise it, it doesnt matter what you heard, know that you are beautiful and trust me impossible is not a word, it's just a reason for someone not to try

Answered by davidAge : 20 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

You should consider seeking out professional assistance and prayer. I think that we may have the solutions to our problems but seeking out assistance is important.Please consider practicing positive self talk, exercise,new diet,and dissassociation from the people,places and things that would make matters worse.You are an adult who can make positive decisions in life. Please seek out counseling at the college at room S-330.Ther are many people who care about your well being at the college who specialises with the issues or problems in your life.

Answered by ganeshaAge : 2 1 month ago Edit Delete

Vote 0

What Would You ASK... if life came with an answer sheet?

Categories

Resolved Question

Answers