What are the best ways to overcome depression?

[Anonymous]

Been in a rut lately... crippling levels of loneliness, frustration, laziness, and a lack of energy is preventing me from doing the things I should do. Things like working out, writing and drawing, doing my school work, putting myself out there...

Anyone gone through this and know how to effectively get out of it? Better yet, anyone know how to completely get rid of depression once and for all?

[Chirinéonmä]

To overcome your depression, you have to first determine if what you're feeling are the symptoms of depression.

Only after a thorough evaluation with a psychiatrist or psychologist can you be diagnosed with depression. Many illnesses and medications may contribute to depressive feelings.

Therefore, your doctor will administer a variety of tests, conduct a physical examination, and an interview to get to the bottom of your symptoms.

Your doctor will talk to you about possible treatments for your depression. Depending on the severity of your illness, you may require a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

While medications can help relieve symptoms, it is still important for depressed persons to understand the disorder and develop healthier strategies for coping with it.

Generally, milder forms of depression can be treated with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.

Wishing you the best of luck.

[Priscilla99]

I dont know exactly... have a friend who is depressed and I guess in some ways I can relate to her and I think I can try and list a few things that we do that help

1. sleep
2. exerise
3. think of things you like
4. watch funny videos
5. care for others
6. mediate/yoga (something new Im trying)
7. find a new hobbie/ try something new
8. relationship with a kind, caring, understanding person

[Anonymous]

Drinking. Just drink until you die, that's my plan :^)

[badMilk]

Go out more often, communicate with other people as much as you can, and force yourself to do things that will get you out of this state of mind

[Dionysos]

Physical exercise and productivity. Seriously.

[Asker]

How does one who has zero motivation just... go out, exercise, and be productive?

[Dionysos]

Wish I had the answer. :-( baby steps?

[Fearless_banana]

Bodybuilding will usually cure depression.

[Yanoa_Yanza]

By fighting, keep fighting., keep believing