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by catlovr on December 15th, 2006
In my experience the defining characteristic of Depression is the complete loss of hope. You feel hopeless, that the future is hopeless and that nothing will ever get discernably better. This loss of hope makes you despondent, angry, irritable, bitter and tired. Here are a couple of points that helped me out tremendously when I was in it and I hope they do you as well.
1. When we are in a bad depression, we become completely focused on ourselves. Forgive me the cliche but we really do wallow in our own depair. I found that when I forced myself to think about others I automatically felt somewhat better because the focus was no longer completely on myself. Read up on stories about people more more tragic than yourself (morbid, but it works). Try to do something (anything) for someone else - the tiniest accomplishment such as a smile or compliment for someone else will lift your spirits I guarantee it.
2. Force yourself to think positively at all times, even when it's a lie. Become conscious of what you're thinking all the time and force yourself to change the thoughts. For Example: I hate my life and I have nothing to look forward to. Change that thought to: I love my life and I'm so happy to be alive. Again, even if it's a blatant lie, you can trick your brain into changing the thought processes. Hope I helped!
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by Answerbag Staff on March 23rd, 2010
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How do i stop myself from crying any more?
by Keii-kun on December 27th, 2011
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Well, it's that time again...who wants to suffer through another depressing poem of mine?
by Nancy B can't go on like this... on January 11th, 2012
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is viibryd a good med
by oaktree1 on December 24th, 2011
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Are your questions meant to depress me?
by Weyloony on December 31st, 2011
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You're reading I'm seriously depressed, anyone got any general words of positive encouragement to help me out?
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