How to get rid of depression by jannab

"Getting a new life"

How I did it: About 3 years ago I was told by a psychiatric team that I was living depressed since I was 13 years!! Sadness was a state of life for me.

When I realized things were going really bad, I tryed pills (prozac) and psychiatric treatment for nearly 2 years, but it didnt work. I dont recommend it, in the end I just had to change the way I think of myself and my role in the world. 

During the christmast of 2007 I decided to give me a new air, then I took an au pair position in the other side of the world. Being alone made me stronger, without friends and family i couldnt focuse in my sadness, so I focussed in new and beautiful things, starting by myself and a new plan for my life. 

Since then I am able to dream and make my dreams come true, I am loving myself and loving more this world. 

Lessons & tips: Some things that helped me:

- Love yourself
- Allow yourself to dream
- Dont give up; life is beautiful when you "see it"
- Avoid depressing music and company
- Try to listen yourself and listen the universe, you will be amazed about the wise voice there is in the silence. Try to do it in natural places. 
- Put your eyes in the nature; creation is the best teacher of happiness and calm you can find.
- Dont trust all psychiatrists;  most of them are a scam as professionals (I consulted 7 in 2 years). 
- Believe it: YOU ARE NOT ALONE
- Try to find out why there is so much depressed people like you, you will be surprised to know how our "developed" lifestyle just makes us more sad and sick.
- Avoid McDonalds and trashy food.
- Try to eat healthy food. I mean, organic food without MONSANTO shit on it. You are what you eat (also eat in a regular pattern)
- Do some physical activity, it really helps to sleep and makes you calmed. 
- Spend time with the people you love or make new good friends.
- Get a pet: cats and dogs are a good option. You will find a friend who will be always beside you.
- Spend less time in the internet.

Resources: God, the creation and myself


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Nov 13, 2008, 08:52PM PST | 6 comments | 6 cheers


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LoudSamSpeaks

Wow

I was originally online to learn how to sew. I am trying to find a creative outlet for my life and a way to provide for my family. I started using when i was very young. That ultimately became my life. I was clinically diagnosed as being depressed but was never treated for it. I only self medicated. I am now ready to change my life. Your story really inspired me to do just that. Thank You!!!!!

Nov 13, 2008, 09:20PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

jannab achieving many goals at the same time! :P

:D

I am happy if I can help others in someway, I don’t even know you but I am really glad if you took the decision to change your life. It is hard and it takes time, but life is worth to live it, totally!

After I decided to do different things, I learned so many new things about life that changed my whole existence and my point of view of everything as well. Life is not a prison; always think nice about yourself, just thinking is magic, believe it. Also keep going on and find yourself. The solution is inside you and in the beauty around you, even if you don’t see it so much now days:)

About sewing, I would also like to learn how to do it, I know how to knit but i don’t know how to sew. :P lets see if we can find some useful tips here.

Hugs*

Nov 13, 2008, 10:17PM PST | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

PeacefulWmn9 Getting through a cold and snowy winter and finding life's positives.

On Depression...

What a wealth of helpful tips. I have battled depression since I was a child. I intend to try your tips!

Nov 14, 2008, 03:13AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

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...description of the process. Good for you! Thanks for taking the time to articulate this : D Cheers!

Dec 14, 2008, 09:15AM PST | Respond to this 1 cheer

bluesparklemushroom

D:

I have had depression since as long as I can remember,I was diagnosed at 13 and I am so grateful for your honesty,most people act like you can get rid of it completely,but from the way you write I get the feeling that you are aware that there is prevention,not complete cure.I am so happy you found your freedom,hopefully now I can stop my pain too.hugs

Sep 13, 01:43PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 1 cheer

jannab achieving many goals at the same time! :P

Hi there!

I feel so glad when I get to know that my experience can help others who are going through the same thing. I hope you find the way out of this state of life soon, I think it is mainly finding yourself and really knowing that everything is o.k (and potencialy better).

Getting rid of depression may take a lot of time but you wont regret when you feel more peaceful and calm; life becomes totally worth of living, actually you can do more than you ever imagined! You are totally right, we always have buttons doing some preassure but our challenge is to learn to listen and tame ourselves. We all have this wonderful hability to find our own frecuence, even deep inside.

I am not a super-woman, but now it is easier to deal with everyday issues and I enjoy myself in the process. Never give up, just open your senses to yourself and to the nice things of the world.

Loads of hugs!!!
real sunday hugs :)

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