Depressed

[Paulaclay18]

Hi I'm 18 and depressed in on medication but it doesn't seem to be working just looking for some advice on how to help my self and some 1 to talk to

[mckee513]

Sorry I see your 18. Coming to a group like this helps but only when we respond. I have a hard time getting anyone to chat with me here

[mckee513]

I'm here. My bipolar was misdiagnosed for quite sometime. Im pregnant now and off my meds for sake of baby. Hubby trys to help but just doesn't understand. He asks what's wring and I just don't have an answer all the time. How old are you?

[Paulaclay18]

Any1 to talk to?

[Paulaclay18]

No all advice is good, I'll do anything to help myself  an I've bin on the medication for around 6 months wen I was 16 and then went of them an again went back on them an have been on them about 5 months now and I see a sycytrist but I don't think they are listening to me or how I really feel so I thought I wud find a site were other people understood me so I am willing to try all ur advice an i think it makes it worse cos I don't have a job which also gets to me. Thank u

[brice1967]

Writing:  Find an old notebook and write often.  Write about your emotions and go back to it often to see how you felt at any particular time and perhaps you can make a connection to something that triggers some of the emotions.

Exercise:  Do it every single day.  It allows you to enjoy the sun or enjoy the endorphins after a good work out.  When we feel better physically, we tend to feel better emotionally.  (And vice-versa)

Listen to music:  Only the music that pumps you up.  Surround yourself with all noises you like.  Some people really enjoy wind chimes....

Scented candles:  Any pleasant aroma brings about good spirits.  One thing I learned in a real estate class was, when showing a house, have the owner bake an apple pie or oatmeal cookies.  Their very fragrant and bring about good warm feelings.

Get around to a project that you've been meaning to accomplish.  Straighten out your closet, clean your car, get rid of some old clothing....

How long have you been on medication?  Sometimes it takes quite a while for some of them to "kick in".  With that, have you seen a therapist?  Speak to your doctor about a therapist and potentially changing meds....  It is probably most critical that you keep this proactive approach.  Doing nothing is... well, not going to do anything.  

You are actively taking a role in trying to come out from under this, and that is the first big step.  Taking an active role.... you got that going on!

[dafigu01]

Hi Paula, something you could do for the time being is to do the things you find the most difficult. Like for me I have a hard time getting out of bed, cooking or doing anything. If I didn't have a job then I would probably stay in bed all day. It's hard to do its something that I haven't mastered myself but it did help my mother get out of her depression.

Good luck

[4Maddie44]

Well you have certainly found people to "talk" to here.  We are all depressed, so understand how you feel.  

If your medication is not working, it may not be the right one for you.  We all react differently to different medications.  What anti-depressant are you taking, and how long have you been on it?  If you have been on it quite a time, and not feeling any better, maybe you should talk to a doctor and discuss this.  

Keep in touch.

[blueeyes4]

Hi paula in response to your post the only advice i can give you is to take baby steps. I know how your feeling and I'll be here if you needa chat. Sorry my advice can't be any better