What do you do if you have depression and you can't get out of it?

[Dada999]

And it keeps eating you alive until you can't take it no more and you feel like you're trapped in this damaged world, pls don't suggest medical help , it doesn't work

[kristyle]

Well darn counseling, professional would be best but I know that's probably not what you looking for. If it is festering at you, you need to try to channel that negative energy into something. Find something you like to do and channel your energy into that. Also it depends on what is causing the depression is it your home life, a circumstance, how long have you been feeling depressed? What I do is just let it pass, once you are in it is I hard to lift yourself out. Music is soothing to me and I give myself time. I also turn to spiritual beliefs. Sometime it is good to have someone to talk to. If it wasn't for my friend that never left when other people did I probably wouldn't be here right now. Have you tried online support groups? Well if you ever want to vent feel free to message me.

[awilliai7]

First acknowledge to yourself what the cause is. And that can be very hard to do. But think when do i feel my lowest, what are the circumstamces? Understanding your depression is a great start. Then i would suggest releasing those emotions. Write, sing, dance, run, lift weights, do tai chi, some activity that can help you get that energy released. I would say excercise anyways thats a great stress releaser. Be sure to surround yourself with positive people. People who will encourage you to be your best. Find people to laugh with, go to comedy shows, listen comedy radio, something to make you laugh. This will help you rediscover those emotions. Find something your passionate about, for me its writing. Talk to me if you need anything else i use to be depressed for some time

[Azgeda]

I think the world is great! I do have my moments but nothing a little bit of exercising can't fix. Cheaper than a shrink.

[Decentguy]

well, i'll hit the gym and workout so i can feel a little better mentally.

[AdorableLilo]

I was depressed for like a year. I fucked up school because of it. I tried spending more time on my hobbies but i just couldn't do it. So this one time i started watching comedy movies because my depression got really bad. This one movie made me kinda happy. I haven't had that feeling for a long time. The person that starred in that movie was Arnold Schwarzenegger. I searched him up and watched tons of videos of him. He really motivated me. He even got me out of my depression after a few months. So what i'm saying is find a role model. Not someone fake that says shit just for money. But really someone interesting with lots of passion that you can't get enough of. If you lose interest it can be that you'll end up back in depression

[Anonymous]

Survive. Do everything you can to look after yourself, but don't beat yourself up if you don't have the energy to do everything. Let the people close to you know what you're going through, and let them try to help. Know that what you're feeling isn't going to last forever, you will be able to feel happy again. The only way out is through <3

[Anonymous]

Seek God, seriously. That's how mine left.

[DarkIndividual]

Not everyone believes in him. I'm a believer, but honestly, I haven't looked to him once during my depression. I have been depressed since 2012. That says something. I just said "Goodbye, God." If I can be happy for one damn day, I'll turn back to him.