Someone help me please with depression. What do I do?

It's important to have someone to express your feelings to, it doesn't have to be advice or empathy, just someone who will listen and validate your feelings and can point you in the right direction for professional help.

Depression is most effectively treated by taking several actions together: 1. Some form of psychotherapy - CBT or psychodynamic, say. This can also be supplemented (or even substituted in some cases) by computer applications that teach the user cognitive behavioural techniques. 2. Exercise. This is the number one 'non therapeutic' treatment for depression, and in many people can have a profoundly positive effect on their mood. Three or four sessions a week of around 30 minutes of doing something - running, say, or swimming - that gets them moderately out of breath, but not so out of breath that you couldn't hold a conversation with someone. 3. Meditation and mindfulness. There are many books and classes out there, for learning these skills, and for encouraging regular practice. This too is known to reduce symptoms (and increase well being generally) in most people who successfully manage to practice it. 4. Expressing gratitude. Every evening, write down three things that you're grateful for, why you're grateful, and - if it's a person you're grateful to, tell them you're grateful. Facebook is a great tool for this if you use it. If you're not feeling up to writing about gratitude, write about three things that went well instead, and what contributed to their going well. 5. Improving your sleep hygiene. Clear your bedroom of electronic devices, switch off the TV, iPad or smartphone at least an hour before bed, and have a regular 'winding down' routine before bed time, that maybe includes taking a shower, or reading a book (the paper variety). Don't try to work in bed. Declutter your room, and make it a pleasant, calm, quiet place to sleep. 6. Make an effort to maintain social contact with people, especially people who are important to you. This can be hard when you're feeling blue, but even if it's just walking to the park or a cafe to be around people, this can help keep a sense of perspective, a grip on 'the real world. More general information here, on https://www.7cups.com/depression-help-online/

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depression can be a pain in the butt but when im depressed i would feel lonely and sad and feel negative about me all the time but what i would do when im depressed or starting to feel this wasy i would go out to take a long walk or hear music

Speak to someone about how you're feeling, that's the first step--it can be a family member, a friend, a significant other, or better yet, a professional (counselor, psychologist, etc.) Letting a trusted person know how you feel can help you put things into perspective and get better.

Check out the self help support guide available. You can also go to the group depression support or connect to a listener here. I am here to listen too. :)

I too am suffering from depression and I know at times you question your self-worth but I promise you are not alone & there are millions of people suffering from the same thing. I'm suffering from depression, anxiety and self-harm. I know how you feel. The one way to recover is to talk to people who have been through the same thing & have recovered. I promise you, you will get better. I am always here to talk :)

Depression is a serious and complicated issue -- and there's no simple answer to dealing with it. What works for some people might not work for others, and winning the battle with depression can take a lot of time and effort. Allow yourself to breathe and take it slow, don't pressure yourself into getting better asap, even if getting better is the ultimate goal. If you need to talk about what exactly is troubling you, or share your thoughts in general, feel free to message me!

You should find a listener here on 7cups to talk to, someone whom is trustworthy and makes you feel better.