Is their a self-fix?

[Prahfit]

I know for a fact that I suffer from depression, though the prelude to my curse is a novel all on its own. I have extensively researched to an extent all acceptable knowledge (wikipedia) and to the best of my abilities tried them all with little to no results. Halting late night endeavors to achieve a "good night's sleep", quiting inordinate drug use (marijuana), rekindling friendships long lost by my curse. Changing my lifestyle to put it bluntly.

I still have the same feelings; regret, sorrow, pain, anxiety, I have even developed a twitch in my neck the past few months, and when I lay down at night it exceeds my neck to my entire body. When I want to cry, I will not let myself....forcing those "sad" thoughts to the back of my mind. To feel happy is to not feel sad....right?? Now I noticed I have been using and buying asprin, IB profin...whatever you want to call them on a regular basis just to get through a day at work thanks to these chronic head aches........Im getting ahead of myself..

I really just need advice, researching on my own has failed.

[Zeid]

Hi,
You need to change your daily activities. If possible let me know your current daily avtivities and we can start from there.

Zeid

[Marebears]

I know the feeling trust me. My only advice to you is go to therapy and take care of the mental part 1st, then if u still need try some medication but dont self med. VERY IMPORTANT; please just dont self medicate. thats how you end up digging a hole u can not get out of and thats something i know all to well!!!!!! BEST OF LUCK IN WHATEVER U DECIDE TO DO*****

[xand]

I'd love to say that "self-fix" is an option but in my experience its really not, as llfgirl has said getting to a doctor is the best option and seeking treatment for your depression will hopefully be a start. Getting to your own MD/GP will be a start then a meeting with a therapist.
I used to self medicate my depression with alcohol and that was not the right decision at all, if you get to the doctor they can discuss medicine, aspirin is not the answer.
take care and best wishes

[LLFgirl]

Have you talked to a doctor about how you feel? Many meds are available to help people who suffer from depression to lead a normal happy life.