How to get rid of depression?

[Anonymous]

I don't have money for therapy, how can I get rid of depression and anxiety?

[Effably]

Depending on where you live there are almost certainly organisations, groups and even professionals you can turn to for free. Money, as always, is a limitation but by no means the be-all to getting help. So look into free options if you need support! Don't shy away from asking people working with it, for pay, where they'd recommend you turn if you can't pay for the service. They will very likely guide you. People are often kinder than we give them credit for.

As for what you can do?
My go-to suggestion is always exercise. Especially for prolonged depression.
Tackling your mind ghosts is all well and good but it takes energy. Energy is something manu depressed peopoe do not have much of. Its like the old saying how health is the crown worn by the healthy that is only seen by the sick, except its the energy it takes to get out of bed. To clean. To get out. To do things. Energy is important.

How do we get more energy?
We exercise. Even a daily walk will eventually do wonders. Yes, you have to make yourself take that walk. Or jog. Or whatever it ends up as. But that is where I would start.

[Asker]

I started sports and diet and even lost 2 kilos but I don't have any friends.

And yes u are right

[Effably]

That's great! Well done!

There is one important thing I forgot to include: Celebrate. Celebrate the small victories. Yoy becoming increasingly active is an achievement. Allow yourself to be proud of that. It really isn't easy.

Now. A realistic thing you can do today? Send a few emails. To local government, psyciatrists, so on. Keep it very simple and just state things as they are. "I am currently depressed. I would really appreciate some help but am not sure where to get that. I lack funds to pay for it at the present time. Would be very grateful if you can point me in the right direction, if there is one. Thank you, sincerely, some name.".

It won't trouble anyone. They can choose to ignore it. But it can significantly help you. Will take you 15 minutes today. And then you can feel good, knowing you took action.

[CrimsonAngel09]

Exercise doesn't cure depression and anxiety.

[Effably]

It does not! Although it has proven beneficial effects for it.

What it does do, is increase how much energy you have. Most people struggling with depression become increasingly inactive and suffer a lack of energy. Exercise cures a lack of energy.

The core idea is that you need energy to do things. It is not a solution in itself but a very important step to having the tools you need. I dare say you will not find a single psychiatrist - worldwide - who would disagree.

[jahaims]

You dont usually. You lesson it and learn to cope. All the stereotypes are true. Live a healthy life style. Plenty of sun, nutrition and exercise. Change the things you don't like about yourself or situation

[Stressyalaire]

How fast do you want to get rid of it?

And how fast do you think it'll take?

[Asker]

I want to get rid of it as soon as possible because I have had depression for a very long time and it is reducing my quality of life.

[Stressyalaire]

Feel free to DM me

[Asker]

I followed u

[Asker]

My xper level is not enough

[Stressyalaire]

Alright

[Agape93]

You can't. You can treat it, but you're stuck with it

[Asker]

Is therapy the only solution?

[Agape93]

Therapy, medication, diet changes, location you live in etc.

[Asker]

I started diet and sports and even lost 2 kilos, I don't have the opportunity to change where I live now, unfortunately, I wish I could.

[Agape93]

Yeap. Thats why depression and anxiety are bitches to treat. And sometimes not much can treat it effectively

[slatyb]

Some therapists will reduce their fee based on ability to pay. Try looking on the Psychology Today website.

[Luckycharms12]

You can never get rid of depression. It's not a flu it's illness. but countselling can help learn techniques.

[WanderingLoveWizard]

Bullshit

[karekaaaa]

Let me ask what put u in depression

[Asker]

I got depressed because of some events and after that i don't have any friends in real life , i live like introvert and I don't know what to do

[karekaaaa]

I think it is easy to solve
May u dm me?

[Asker]

My xper level is not enough

[CrimsonAngel09]

Don't message him. He'll just sext you.

[CrimsonAngel09]

It's none of your concern.

[karekaaaa]

She did dm me
And i did not sexted her
WTF?
Do u know me to say that about me

[Rangers]

It isn't possible