How can I stop feeling depressed?

To determine if what you are feeling is a down period versus depression, seek support from your GP, health professional or contact an organization such as Beyond Blue. With help and support you can decide the next steps e.g treatment (therapy, medication etc) there are some things you can do to help, exercise, eat well, spend time with supportive friends and family.

The best medicine for depression is to become active. To force ourselves to do different things. Go for a walk, a change of scenery etc.

relax and think about whats got you depressed then find someone to talk it through with we have many wonderful listeners here at 7cups that will be more then happy to help you

Go watching some funny videos, read funny stories or talk with friends, listen to music, do whatever that enjoy you.

Think about your family and friends.Think about beauty of the world and all of unsolved mysteries. Do things you love,don't take any bad stuff haters say about you to you heart. Ignore people who don't love you back. Smile a lot more,you'r smile can get someone get trough day or possibly fall in love with(bet they already have) ;)

Do things you enjoy. Simply try to make time for yourself. Exercise is always a good way to keep the mind cleared of negative thoughts. The busier your mind is, the less negative thoughts will enter your mind. Alternatively, see a specialist who can help in greater detail.

you can stop feeling depressed, by talking any pressing issues out with family and friends, and realising that real problems exist and at times these things are unforeseeable and out of our hands. then think of something positive, then attempt to focus only on the positives.

- Establish a disciplined sleep pattern. - Reduce TV, Computer and Mobile Phone time specially cut it out 1 hour before bed time. - Meditation 15 mins in morning and 15 mins before going to bed. - Yoga at least 3 days a week - Aerobic Exercise at least 4 days a week. - Eat proper supplements which has B12, Vitamin D and Magnesium. - Include Omega-3 in your supplements - Think positive and stay positive.

This is a big question - everyone has different coping mechanisms. A close group of friends and family as your support system will always help. Talk to professionals - that include counsellors, psychiatrists, therapists, and try to keep an open mind towards medication, though do look up on their side-effects or withdrawal symptoms. It also helps if the professional is referred to you by someone who has a similar problem and who can vouch for them, so you know they can be trusted - usually it takes a few tries to get the right one. And find something happy to do every day, even if it's small. This list helps! http://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/take-care-of-yourself?fb_ref=click_share

according to me the best way is to listen to motivational music :) it really boosts up the mood and atmosphere