Kristin WolgemuthFighting Depression
September 16th 2009 05:31
Fighting Depression
There are so many things to deal with when being depressed, it can be difficult to just put one foot in front of the other. Taking an entire walk seems impossible. Going to the grocery store can be a daunting task, especially if you have underlying symptoms of anxiety as well as depression. It takes work to relieve the symptoms of depression, but it can be done.
First of all, seek help. Don't let a negative stigma from others or a slighted view of yourself keep you from getting help from a doctor, psychiatrist, and/or psychologist. A combination of medication and talk therapy have so far been found to be the most effective treatment when dealing with depression.
Don't minimize your feelings. If you're having a particularly bad day, maybe all you can do is lie in bed and watch a movie. That is perfectly fine. Maybe you can even balance that out with getting up to take a shower first, just to feel productive in some aspect.
Other people may try to play down your situation. Don't let anyone make you feel that you are simply not dealing with things correctly, because they are simply wrong. Depression isn't something you can just "get past." It requires treatment from many angles.
It might help to tell some trusted friends and family members what you're going through so you know you have people to rely on when you need them. Having a support network is a great tool in fighting depression. Other parts of your support network can even be a 12-step program or support group, or people from your place of worship. Whoever and whatever helps is the right support network for you.
Remember that you are not your illness. Those are two very separate things. If you are feeling depressed, you have depression. If you're feeling anxious, you have anxiety. And remember that, while you're going through treatment, it may feel like a long, bumpy road, but you will be successful if you keep trying.
If you think you have depression but are not sure, try taking the following assessment as a tool to help you decide if you need to talk to a doctor: assessment tool
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