Members,
Here are a few tips on ways to help better manage your depression:
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MDD makes people feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up. It's important to realize that these negative thoughts and feelings are part of depression. It is difficult to see things "the way they really are" when you are depressed. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect.By looking for information about depression you are making an important step towards recovery. Don't stop here. Keep looking for information, learn more about depression and seek appropriate treatment.
There are a number of reasons why some people do not seek treatment when they should.
"I don't have the time:" Most of us have busy, active lives. Many of us feel that we don't have time to take care of ourselves the way we should, including going to the doctor and getting help for depression. However, just think of how much time and energy your depression is costing you now. Invest some time and energy in treatment.
"I've tried before but nothing seems to work:" If you've been struggling with depression for a long time you might feel like giving up. However, current treatments are effective. If you keep trying appropriate treatments you'll almost certainly find something that works.
"I'm not sure that I can do it:" In order for treatment to work, you need to work at treatment. You're probably not sure you can do it because you've been struggling with depression for so long. The treatments work. If you want to get better and you're willing to give treatment a good try, not being sure is okay. There's only one way to find out - and that is to give treatment a chance.
Are you struggling to manage your depression?
Faryal - Bilingual Health Educator