Chronic depression

Pinky said:
A low that I hit with depression. Feeling as though life wasn't worth living .. having thoughts of suicide. It was due to my 2nd marriage falling apart, and all I went through for many years of trying to hang in there. The fallout from it was more than I could handle. I've been in a good place now for several years.

Depression is a helpless, hopeless feeling.
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I’m happy for You😊. I’m dealing with serious issues, no one to talk too.
 

I believe I suffered from depression from about 15-35 years old. I've explored all the reasons, explanations, & physical factors contributing to it. I no longer consider my self depressed. I'm happy and optimistic now. What changed?
1. Read self help books to understand a difficult childhood. Concentrated on healing myself and letting it go {let the past stay in the past and not affect my present and future}.
2. Stopped watching or exposing myself to negativity that had nothing to do with me, like;
watching network news {made me feel helpless, hopeless},
watching horror movies {gave me nightmares},
reading negative articles on the net {like disasters and tragedies somewhere in the world that I couldn't do anything about} and
distancing myself from toxic individuals.
3. Improved my diet 4 years ago. Cut way back on carbohydrates and sugar. Eat more veggies and fruits {organic when possible}. Make sure to eat foods or take supplements for gut health. Take St.John's Wort and vitamins.
4. Make sure I get enough light everyday. Go outside when the sun is out, have extra lights on when it's rainy/overcast. Take vitamin D3 in oil form. Use light therapy lights.
5. Breath clean air as much as possible. Use air purifiers in the house. Use the uplifting smells of candles and potpourri in your dwelling.
6. Drink pure water often. I'm lucky to have spring water available, which I boil and put through a purifier filter.
7. Watch humor and inspirational programming on tv {not so easy to find}. Read humor and positive articles on the net and in books.
8. Get enough sleep, whether nightly or naps~rest is essential. Melatonin and a quiet, cool, dark environment helps sleep.
9. Spend more time with happy people and pets who love you.
10. Devote time each day doing something creative. It can be crafting, sewing, baking, dancing, singing, listening to music~whatever it takes to unlock that creativity in you.
11. Spend time fulfilling your spiritual side. For some it means being active in a church. For others, watching movies or reading books that
inspire you fills that need. Still others find that being outdoors in nature helps them feel connected to the divine. Whatever it is, don't neglect that part of you.
12. Move your body. That's difficult for some because they have limitations. Do what you can. It will improve your mood.
These things have helped lessen my arthritis pain and asthma. I don't need doctor prescribed medication, long term. I lose about 10 pounds of weight every year without doing anything else. Less weight on the joints, less pain. Look better, feel better, it's a win win.
 

Duster said:
I believe I suffered from depression from about 15-35 years old. I've explored all the reasons, explanations, & physical factors contributing to it. I no longer consider my self depressed. I'm happy and optimistic now. What changed?
1. Read self help books to understand a difficult childhood. Concentrated on healing myself and letting it go {let the past stay in the past and not affect my present and future}.
2. Stopped watching or exposing myself to negativity that had nothing to do with me, like;
watching network news {made me feel helpless, hopeless},
watching horror movies {gave me nightmares},
reading negative articles on the net {like disasters and tragedies somewhere in the world that I couldn't do anything about} and
distancing myself from toxic individuals.
3. Improved my diet 4 years ago. Cut way back on carbohydrates and sugar. Eat more veggies and fruits {organic when possible}. Make sure to eat foods or take supplements for gut health. Take St.John's Wort and vitamins.
4. Make sure I get enough light everyday. Go outside when the sun is out, have extra lights on when it's rainy/overcast. Take vitamin D3 in oil form. Use light therapy lights.
5. Breath clean air as much as possible. Use air purifiers in the house. Use the uplifting smells of candles and potpourri in your dwelling.
6. Drink pure water often. I'm lucky to have spring water available, which I boil and put through a purifier filter.
7. Watch humor and inspirational programming on tv {not so easy to find}. Read humor and positive articles on the net and in books.
8. Get enough sleep, whether nightly or naps~rest is essential. Melatonin and a quiet, cool, dark environment helps sleep.
9. Spend more time with happy people and pets who love you.
10. Devote time each day doing something creative. It can be crafting, sewing, baking, dancing, singing, listening to music~whatever it takes to unlock that creativity in you.
11. Spend time fulfilling your spiritual side. For some it means being active in a church. For others, watching movies or reading books that
inspire you fills that need. Still others find that being outdoors in nature helps them feel connected to the divine. Whatever it is, don't neglect that part of you.
12. Move your body. That's difficult for some because they have limitations. Do what you can. It will improve your mood.
These things have helped lessen my arthritis pain and asthma. I don't need doctor prescribed medication, long term. I lose about 10 pounds of weight every year without doing anything else. Less weight on the joints, less pain. Look better, feel better, it's a win win.
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Those are also the things I have done for myself plus I am taking 5 HTP now for mood, and rest. We all need to do things besides supplements and meds., too, to benefit the most in our lives and be happier people. The world opens up when we feel better doesn't it....
 
Odd as this might sound, you need to ask yourself if you really want things to change. Some people don't handle change well.
I once talked to a woman who was bi-polar. After suggesting some things that might improve her life, she told me she didn't want to do anything different. She was collecting disability payments and taking medication from her government approved doctor. She told me that she didn't want to mess that up. She liked not working at a job and spending her days surfing the internet. At least she was honest about her situation.
 
A woman once asked a teen why he does.n't ever smile.
He said, nothing to smile about.
She said, how about you got up this morning.
 
Two of my grandchildren suffer from depression. My granddaughter who is 16 and my grandson who is in his early twenties. They have different mothers. Both have been hospitalized at one time or another for expressing suicidal thoughts; my granddaughter most recently. Once she was sent to a program for two weeks. This time the hospital referred her to a school that incorporates group therapy into their curriculum. She feels it is helping her. My grandson has also been diagnosed as Bi-polar, so it's been a wild ride with him. He had gone into a program twice and each time stayed for two weeks. Both are brilliant, loving, young people. It seems that embracing Islam, a new job and a new love in his life are really helping my grandson cope.

Some people don't realize that no matter what good things are going on in a person's life, depression can take over and overshadow those things. Chronic depression is a different animal than mild depression anyone is subject to get from time to time. There is no quick, easy fix.
 
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Patnono said:
Did they work right away? If not how long did they take to work? Thanks
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I've been taking it for about a month and I half. I noticed that my mood improved after about 15 days but I still have days where I feel blue but not as bad as I used to.

I have had chronic depression for a very long time and this supplement has helped me more then anything else for mood.

Psychiatric medicines made me so nervous and caused me so many bad side effects and I tried almost all of them.

The only one I haven't tried is cymbalta and it is not recommended for those with chronic liver disease like I have so I won't even try it.
 

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