Can you " snap out " of depression?

[Anonymous]

Or even if you try hard to be happy or think of other things , does it continue to make you feel down and worthless?

[Brokenheartedx]

Depression is a complex thing it's an illness of the mind... no you can't snap out of it, if it were that easy the world be a happier place.. to begin getting out of the hell hole of the mind is a long slow process.. it involves training the mind to focus on something and sticking to it whether it exercise or some hobby that takes the tension off the unhappiness.. like giving up smoking or drugs only the person with depression can help themselves..

pretendin to be happy while having depression is a dangerous game to play.. they say those that pretend to be happy n content are more at risk of suicide than those that walk about with sad faces... so yes it makes you still feel crap inside and more likely worse because you now have to focus on pretendin as well..

The best solution is to try get yourself into neutral where you are neither depressed or happy.. that's more what should aim for.. being depressed myself I've learned that's the best way than saying I want to be happy.. because that way I don't get disappointed and crash back down again..

If it's you you're on about then I suggest you see a doctor for a course of pills and some therapy.. as ur under 18 they should be a walk in centre at your doctors to deal with kids...

[Flames_864]

Just me acknowledging that I need to make myself happy gives me anxiety. So when I feel it coming on I immediately go do something that I know will make me feel normal and good without going into panic and depression mode. I've been in serious depression and I've had moments where it's like popping out of my grave of bad thoughts. The only thing that genuinely makes me happy in life, is love from a spouse.. so I have a happy place with Dwayne Johnson haha. I used to sing for an hour and then I'd forget what I was doing before, or watch something funny. But even then, deep down I know it's inside of me. Don't fight it, make friends with the little shadow part of you. But don't let it consume your life, cause we only got one to remember

[Balcazaurus]

It's different for everyone, but I doubt you can just "snap out of it".

I had to trudge out of it for two years. It took becoming more open, acceptance in my circumstances as well as myself, getting out and trying new things, picking up art again. It was a grueling process in the beginning, but gradually got smoother along the way.

When you're down, you have to break yourself down---as in assess yourself---and that can range anywhere to having a much needed cry in bed and thinking about life to just talking it out to someone you trust. Then, build on yourself and thusly improve.

Depression isn't something you have to live with it unless you let it dominate who you are. Just know you have that choice.

[Wade888]

Clinical Depression is an illness, and no, you cannot just "snap out of it," no matter how intelligent, strong-willed, or disciplined you might be. It is not a matter of "pep talk" or "hyping" yourself to overcome it. It is simply impossible by natural means, at a molecular level, for the illness to be beaten without medication.

It is an illness as much as the common cold or flu.

That's why Doctors exist. Medicine exists for a reason, and had some people in other people's lives been paying attention at the right moment, they'd have been on medicine, or the right medicine, a lot earlier.

[Wade888]

The medication si not a "quick fix" or a magic pill.

It doesn't give you social skills, and it doesn't work instantly. Although you can feel the difference within a few days, it actually takes several years before it starts to really heal your mind properly.

Also, it actually takes friends and human beings who give a damn about one another to help you, not people who are just going to reject you because you are already different than them.

A freaking pizza delivery job is the best thing that's happened to me in at least 10 years, because the people there are actually nice and decent, in spite of their hangups. They best co-workers and best manager I've ever had as an adult in my life. Half of them are in abject poverty too, but they're still a lot more fun than people on these dumb dating sites have ever been.

[lumos]

No, I don't think so. I mean, everyone's depression is different, but I'm a pretty firm believer in the fact that it takes time, effort and patience to get out of your depression. It's not like people with depression can't feel happy and carefree every now and then. It's just that eventually the depression will make itself known again. And yeah, for many it's something that constantly lingers.
If you're suffering from depression, you should really try to talk to someone. Someone within your family, or maybe a friend, who seems very understanding. If you don't have anyone who seems understanding, you can always talk to a therapist or counselor or something. Maybe even a teacher can hear you out after class and direct you to someone who can help you.

[CuddlyCarla]

I did. It took me years, but I overcame depression without any of the clinical help (I'm not judging, different strokes for different folks). For me, with age, I got to know myself better, and that helped me find happiness because I learned what my triggers are and what does and doesn't work for me. It turns out I had the answers inside of myself the whole time. A lot of the changes I made included keeping a really clean environment (I didn't realize it, but this had a big effect on my moods and how I felt when I was a slob), cultivating a sense of optimism, developing a sense of gratitude (focusing on what I have, not what I don't), and reframing situations so they turn from negatives to positives. I look for the silver linings in everything. Volunteering time to good causes also really helps. Giving back is a great thing, and it gives you perspective to work with those less fortunate.

[madhatters4]

i don't think you "snap out" of depression. as in one day you are depressed and then a few days later are ok

it's more of a continuous effort. one that can get easier as time goes. it does however, depend on if we are talking about clinical depression or simply feeling down about things

[bente2]

No, you can't. Saving myself from depression was one of the hardest things i've had to do. You have to start out with little steps such as cleaning or brushing your teeth, eating something healthy or taking a walk outside. If you find routine again in your life, you can start doing spontanious things again such as meeting up with friends or going to the cinema. That's where I really found happiness again. But still, depression will always haunt you, and it's very easy to relapse.

[TheRebel69]

You can snap out of depression the same way you can snap out of having a broken leg.

Srs though, depression is caused by neural transmitters weakening due to emotional or physical pain (Which are both located in the same area of the brain) and because of what we know from Hebb's law, over time this weakening of the neural pathway due to less and less serotonin being distributed leads to worsening depression and unhappiness. Go to a doctor, you can't snap out of having a medical condition.

[foighveoirgho]

You need a constant stream of distractions. If you sit and think for even a few moments it gets to you. Most of the time you feel to beat up to even try though.

That's just speaking for me personally, it's different for everyone. Though, if they can snap out of it, it might be bipolar instead.

[Anonymous]

Depression is a strange thing, it roots down to the very pillars of your being. For most it is considered impossible to 'snap out of it' by sheer willpower, for it affects your way of thinking. Tell me all about it.

Surprisingly, you may not even realize it is depression because the mentality of 'I'm worthless' or 'there's no point to all of it' is what you view as a concrete truth. There are a select few though, including myself, who see emotion as a more logical thing and therefore can act on it in logical ways too. You are then referred to as sociopath. Great.

[Anonymous]

I wish you could just snap out of it. My mom has severe depression and anxiety attacks all the time. I tried many years to get her out of her mind but I realized that I can't do anything and that she is the only one that can come out of that mind set herself. It's very sad to see people suffer like that and the more you try the more you blame yourself not being able to help 😔

[Anonymous]

No depression is actually a chemical imbalance in the brain, and that is why medication is needed.

It can seem that easy to people who don't understand it and have never experienced it themselves as they just relate what your saying to feeling low as that is what they know and have felt. But depression is far different I wish I could snap out of it or wave a wand

[kitty1974]

Depression is an illness. ... its possible to learn your triggers as cuddlycarla said in her reply... her reply is in fact spot on. Sometimes depression will never "get better" without therapy/meds... x

[Corri]

No it is not as easy as just "snapping out of it". Getting out of depression takes time and help. One day you are feeling low but maybe the next day you will not. Pain is never permanent. Depression comes and goes. Never let someone tell you to just "get over it". Your feelings and emotions are valid (:

[CHARismatic110]

No. You can't just snap out of depression. It's not something that you can flip a switch for and magically be ok.

[DutchgirlRCMV]

it's a mindset. but you can't ''snap out'' of it. it takes time to get positive. i helped a lot of people to get that positive mindset because i'm a positive person. you need to see things differently and that takes time.

[meatballs21]

You don't snap out of depression. You slowly claw your way out, slipping back down from time to time as you go.

[Lawdog]

There's an old mental health rule. 1/3 get better spontaneously, 1/3 get better with treatment, and 1/3 are stuck. Good luck!

[astrOnaut01]

No, it's impossible to just "snap" out of it. If you are going to come out of it, it will be a very gradual change.

[sj2107]

You can't find a quick fix. It takes time and effort. Sometimes it comes back, and those are where the work shines.

[xplaydates]

You know, maybe some people can, but some people can't. It's different for everyone, as everyone is different.

[Anonymous]

You can get yourself out of depression and you can choose to be happy.

[Mihikko]

I believe it can but then its not easy, you need someone to help you get away from it.