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by Olero on October 12th, 2008
Music and Answerbag.
by Frankster PartyMaestro Of Sillyville on October 12th, 2008
Punch the Shit out of my punching bag then a Long hot shower,,Some Puffy Puff then relax;)!!
by Vampyre Bat on October 12th, 2008
I surround myself with friends because it is so easy to hide and that is when the troubles get worse. Taking my meds are a given but at times they don't work or need to be changed. Having friends around is a welcome distraction for me.
by Confessions of My Dangerous Mind on October 12th, 2008
Every time that happens to me I sit down and start writing a letter to who ever or whatever is pissing me off. Usually don't give it to the person but I feel better afterward
by Nasiswand on October 12th, 2008
I lose energy big time when I start getting depressed. To combat it, I let lots of extra light into the house and go out for walks as much as weather permits.
by Elaine on October 12th, 2008
Do something physically active. At least keep my hands busy.
by The Chief on October 12th, 2008
Work my butt off!
It's hard to concentrate on depression when you're too busy to think about it.
by Turkey on October 12th, 2008
read a book,answerbag, watch a good movie, listen to music, free write, hang out with friends
by LuckyLefty on October 12th, 2008
Just try to distract myself or find a solution to my problem. Talking to friends, taking a cruise, music, smoke... all these put together can help a little.
by Woody-V6 on October 12th, 2008
Smoke a joint and pop a top
by Grammy Robin on October 12th, 2008
I don't often get angry when I'm depressed, unless someone is just being an idiot around me.
My normal remedy is a long shower, followed by climbing into bed with a good book and a fat joint!!
by Lilibuth12 on February 12th, 2009
When i am down i cry and go on the internt/pc, dont talk or yell!
by Annie or MOM on October 28th, 2008
Run, run and run some more. Exercise is a great natural high!
by D.E. Harris on October 28th, 2008
I stare at the ceiling hoping that it will eventually fall on me.
by LoggyBren on October 28th, 2008
Every time I get down in the dumps and depressed, it is always "situational". Life's small and even medium disappointments and setbacks don't phase me, fortunately.
I've had some depression -- but not major -- since May. I'm not taking medication but there wouldn't be anything wrong with it if I did.
I went through about three years of some very "heavy" stuff going on in my family. I got through it and didn't get depressed. But, after going through all of this and then having two extended family members "throw me under the bus" because of ignorance and a lack of loyalty -- I got ANGRY.
One of my grown children was going through a major, major crisis. Having my child hurt this way was devastating. I spent alot of time to do absolutely everything to try to help them. One extended family member had no idea what all I had done and instead of asking me and discussing the matter, she decided to place herself on a "throne of judgment" and verbally attack me. I had found out that yet another extended family member had "stirred the pot" which led to the attack.
I've tried to deal with it by talking with someone else in the family who really understands. It's helped to lessen the pain -- the worst I've ever experienced. I've also hid, more or less because I found the comfort and safety of my home to be what I needed.
Sorry I wrote a book Stillme.:)
by romelang1 on October 14th, 2008
I take medication to combat my depression, but sometimes when I get really low I just go somewhere private and cry it out.
by Ann on a Moose on October 13th, 2008
Today I spent 4 hours gardening. At least I did something usefull! - Can't say it helped much, but it was probably good for me.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on October 13th, 2008
I turn on soothing music (usually jazz) and go into the kitchen and cook/bake something. The music relaxes me and the focus on doing something I love energizes me. Never fails to work. At the end of it, I have produced something that didn't exist before! :)Happy Monday, Stillme! :) ((hugs))
by Jen says hi - xx on October 12th, 2008
i go to bed and cry, drink and cry some more..
i dont like to see or talk to people and i don't eat..
(only when things are real bad)
by j ninja... on October 12th, 2008
Go to bed.
by Anonymous on March 4th, 2009
I find a place to hide. (ridiculous places) like the barge or a closet. Or I'll lock myself up in the bathroom with the lights off or in a room and I cry till my eyes are swollen and I skip breaths. I am dangerously depressed and can't afford to fix it. I haven't the money or insurance for meds or a therapist. My boyfriend is a jerk n doesn't realize no matter how much I tell him that this is a serious illness. The only hope for help for me is him but his brain is so stupid n selfish that he doesn't know how to help. He just puts me down and says I'm stupid wen he finds me hysterical. He needs to be more sensitve because without him I literary have NO ONE! I just about threw out everyone who has caused harm in my life except him. I hide, I cry, I'm angry (rage) n I'm completely helpless n hopeless. That is depression- severe
by I belong in . . . on February 12th, 2009
I listen to a lot of music. haha Umm other than that I write and b**** to my boyfriend. I don't deserve him sometimes. haha
by Pandoras out of her box on February 11th, 2009
when I m depressed I remove myself from others and go running (parqour) or drink coffee and smoke while playing read alert three. the damage you can do in a down spell is amazing.
by Anon on November 17th, 2008
Usually, I slap myself in the face. You'd be amazed at how well a loud noise and sharp pain clear your mind of things.
by ginalasvegas on November 17th, 2008
Listen to music mainly EMIN3M
by Anonymous on October 28th, 2008
I just suck it up and drive on. It's a bumpy ride but eventually the ride ends.
by Anonomous on October 28th, 2008
sneaking away to myself and smoking a joint usually works for me :)
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on October 28th, 2008
I seldom get depressed, but when I do strenuous workouts, running, or riding my Harley always help.
by Sophie on October 28th, 2008
Pick myeslf back up! Realise somethings not right in my life, decide my next plan what i want to do doesn't matter how big or small it is and just go for it! Change what's made me depressed, and start again! My grandad always used to say to me. "LIFES NOT A REHERSAL ITS THE REALY THING" and that's always stuck with me and helped me alot! You have to do what you want in life and not what anyone else wants you to do.... Anythings possible believe me!!! :)
by diana on October 28th, 2008
watch movies or cook some good food. I also think it helps for me to cuddle with my sweetie.
by MrJosh on October 28th, 2008
I work out, Taekwondo style. I find sweating, yelling and kicking stuff seems to help my mood.
by Rule Britannia on October 25th, 2008
Usually get angry and self medicate (sniff and beer). Usually numbs the ache for a while although always feel worse in the morning.
by Suby the Coat on October 23rd, 2008
I sleep it off.
by temporary name on October 23rd, 2008
Get out, do things, visit friends, go to a concert, exercise, take a bike ride, pick apples, watch a movie...
by Misplaced_Diamond on October 23rd, 2008
I isolate myself because I hurt too many people if I dont
by Desiderata on October 22nd, 2008
I normally write in my journal til all the bad feelings are out on paper or til I fall asleep. It feels better to have them written down, rather than bottling them up over and over again.
by TaylorMade on October 21st, 2008
Shake shit up. I do something different than my normal routine.
by HuskyLove on October 20th, 2008
When im depressed, i drink and a lot! I know this isnt good, but it does help me!
by angelsdragoon on October 20th, 2008
Yeah everything you said..but I also have a wall I needto fix...maybe I leave as a reminder.
I also make calls to talk to a friendly voice.
On a bunch of cases I have found that those I called were worse off than me!
by Dee Dee just havin some fun on October 16th, 2008
Worry, cry, sleep. It doesn't happen often thank goodness.
by Inducted Kitty on October 12th, 2008
I talk to myself, play devil's advocate. It helps me to do that, because it distracts me from my original problem of depression, and forces me to think of ways to overcome the problem. I ask myself to look at the problem in different lights, and try to overcome the problem accordingly. Like, if I am depressed about something, I ask myself why? Most of the time, it is nothing really that merits my attention. Or, it is something out of my control. We like to have control over every aspect of our life, but it's not always possible, so we tend to get depressed about it.
Meds don't work for me, they just disguise it. Hide? You can't hide from yourself. Cryng just makes me more depressed. Getting angry doesn't do anything but introduce another problem. Look inside yourself to determine the cause for your depression. Then, talk yourself out of it. Remember that depression is just a chemical reaction in your brain, for whatever reason, and it will pass. Ride it out, accept it even, all the while knowing that it will pass, and you will once again feel happy.
by Anonymous on November 5th, 2009
It doesn't matter what I do. I'm a useless piece of crap. +5
by Kizz miazz on August 12th, 2009
Remember it could be worse and to be thankful for what I do have. It works every time for now....
by Bugs-Bunny on June 16th, 2009
McDonalds --- Big Mac, fries, and a chocolate Milkshake. Works for me! (luckily I am not depressed all the time! :))
by Wise Latina on June 16th, 2009
eat, sit around, cry, listen to sad songs, think of my childhood...stare into space, fight with my husband.
by Go know thyself is THE RED QUEEN on June 11th, 2009
Find my doll (he is a person and one of my best friends!) and laugh until we spit milk out of our noses.
I like to think that I can cheer him up at least half as good as he can me...
Laughter makes everything better.
by Stranger in a Strange Land on December 7th, 2009
Take useless medications, drink and contemplate suicide. +5
by Lilibuth12 on November 29th, 2009
Eat everything, or nothing. Get scarily irrational. Listen to music constantly... cut
by philosopher-saint on August 12th, 2009
As strange as it may sound, I try to get into that particular facet of being human while it's ongoing, trying to understand it's causality and that it's crucial in defining & shaping future positive events.
;-)
by Zack on August 12th, 2009
All of the above at one time or another.
Which is better--Lexapro or Effexor?
by Answerbag Staff on March 23rd, 2010
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Are your questions meant to depress me?
by Weyloony on December 31st, 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 it normal to feel sudden a deep depression at times?
by NAASQ on January 11th, 2012
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give me some sun shine.. can you ?
by nimiii on January 16th, 2012
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