it's so difficult for me sometimes, because my depression got worse when my family moved a year ago. and only being seventeen nobody understands, my parents practically deny it even exsisting, and my friends never take into consideration they way things effect me.
i just need some support, yunnoe? i've recently decided i want to do something about my weight [being mildy overweight for my age/height] and that it will help my depression if i'm comfortable with my body. but it's so hard when almost everyday i go to school with the biggest fake smile i can conjure up and then going into my basement afterwards to do homework, smoke cigarettes, attempt to call my crappy friends back home who never answer anyway, and snack while i watch tv. i don't have the energy to do anything and i often cry about nothing at all.
idk why i'm pouring all this out to you guys, i'm sure practically nobody will reply anyway. but still if there's somebody out there willing to give me the backing up i need...i'd sure appreciate it.
Hi alex, I'm new to this site, but from what I've seen so far it's a very supportive place to be. Are you taking any meds for your depression? Have you spoken with your doctor? Is there a family member you can confide in?
If you feel the need to snack, you could choose healthy options like carrots, celery, toms, cucumber etc. Also, isolating yourself will add to your general lowness. Maybe get some fresh air? Even if it's sitting in the back yard.
Please know you're not alone.
i actually have not talked to a doctor about it or gotten meds. i've told my mom we need to go but she's so busy all the time with work that when she gets home there's so much else she has to do that both her and i forget. but i am trying really hard to snack healthy but that's hard aswell when your not the one buying the food and often there's not many tasty healthy foods around for me too eat. but i'm trying. it's the support system i need more than anything.
that's why i'm so glad that i found this group when i joined this website, because it's people that totally understand. :]
my friends don't, for instance today i was telling a friend that i joined this website and another friend next to her said "your going on a diet?" and i replied, "yeah i'm tired of being fat." trying ot joke around and act like it doens't effect my day to day life that i'm uncomfortable with the way i look. but then he said "we'll see." like i couldn't do it!
nobody knows how the things they say effect me. :[
I did feel better when I got a lot of the extra weight off.
but if you aren't taking meds/going to doc, you can still do a few things in the meantime to help lift your spirits.
Mainly, take a B-100 vitamin daily, and a multivitamin, and extra magnesium. That has helped me as much as the SSRIs that I was on (have been off of them for 4-5 years after being on them for 6.)
You can look into other things such as SAMe, and 5-htp. I never liked St Johns wort, but some other people have had success with it. I've felt marginally better on the first two. PLEASE do a search and get all your info before taking either of them (especially the SAMe) also especially if you don't have a firm diagnosis of depression (SAMe can exacerbate bipolarity and schizophrenia)
Another thing that may help is omega 3. You can buy supplements (its a higher dose for depression than just the RDA - I suggest you look up the doses yourself). I get my RDA through food, when I supplemented with the higher doses I didn't get much effect. But every body is different.
Above all - EDUCATE yourself! The more empowered you are, the more you know about it and what causes it and knowing all the alternatives to try - gives you more power over it, and a realization that there is always something else you can try if what you're doing doesn't work. The more you feel you can handle it. Its just a stupid chemical imbalance, after all. :)
i will definately look into those things. and thankyou SO much, i had no idea there were things out there that helped other than prescription meds.
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