How often do you get depressed ? when you do get depressed what do you do to get out of it ? and if you rarely?

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1. Raise your activity level to pump up your energy. If you're on the phone, stand up and pace. Walk to a coworker's office instead of sending an e-mail. Put more energy into your voice. Take a brisk 10-minute walk. Even better...

2. Take a walk outside. Research suggests that light stimulates brain chemicals that improve mood. For an extra boost, get your sunlight first thing in the morning. Find the best walking workout for your exercise style.

3. Reach out. Send an e-mail to a friend you haven't seen in a while, or reach out to someone new. Having close bonds with other people is one of the most important keys to happiness. When you act in a friendly way, not only will others feel more friendly toward you, but you'll also strengthen your feelings of friendliness for other people.

4. Rid yourself of a nagging task. Deal with that insurance problem, purchase something you need, or make that long-postponed appointment with the dentist. Crossing an irksome chore off your to-do list will give you a rush of elation.

5. Create a more serene environment. Outer order contributes to inner peace, so spend some time organizing bills and tackling the piles in the kitchen. A large stack of little tasks can feel overwhelming, but often just a few minutes of work can make a sizable dent. Set the timer for 10 minutes and see what you can do. In that time, take a quick look around the house and see how to get organized using everyday items.

6. Do a good deed. Introduce two people by e-mail, take a minute to pass along useful information, or deliver some gratifying praise. In fact, you can also...

7. Save someone's life. Sign up to be an organ donor, and remember to tell your family about your decision. Do good, feel good―it really works!

8. Act happy. Fake it 'til you feel it. Research shows that even an artificially induced smile boosts your mood. And if you're smiling, other people will perceive you as being friendlier and more approachable. There's no need to walk around in a constant state of worry. After all, what's the worst that can happen if you bounce a check or leave wet clothes in the dryer?

9. Learn something new. Think of a subject that you wish you knew more about and spend 15 minutes on the Internet reading about it, or go to a bookstore and buy a book about it. But be honest! Pick a topic that really interests you, not something you think you "should" or "need to" learn about.

I tend to get depressed a lot but I'm sort of used to it,the reason because I think of a lot of hypothetical situations and trying to figure out an explanation for a solution for each and everything.When I try to think of an explanation,my mind starts to think and when I'm not able to explain it,thats where the problem starts.So the next thought it how would I deal with a situation that I'm not very certain of handling.

Having been in the depression cycle very often,I'd say the BEST way is meditation and relaxation.If you literally want to kill it, thats the best thing.Its a permanent solution.

Ofcourse there are other remedies like getting involved in other activities where you try to divert your mind from concentrating on bad things to some useful task but the problem is that you are bound to get depressive thoughts even there,you may tend to think about your problem even while trying to do some activity like say cleaning the cupboard.So I'd say its a short term benefit.Another way is like Ashiya said, sharing it with someone,helps as you feel that there is someone who is there to understand your problem and help you face it.My form of escape used to be sports and fitness.I used to workout for an hour or so and when I did,I forgot all my problems(the sad things was ofcourse I had to return back to my problems).Nevertheless these things are far better than to abuse oneself with drugs or alcohol and I'm happy that I learnt never to resort to such things from my dad

But I always think, what if I dint have anyone whom I could share my feelings,and what if I dont have any activity at hand to divert myself?,THEN what do I do?....I cannot avoid it but rather FACE IT!!!...FACE IT without getting influenced by it,FEEL IT and let it go.What can help me the best to face it?, a relaxed mind, a mind that doesnt get swayed by negative and painful thoughts.Inorder to have such a mind - meditation and relaxation are the key.When I relax or meditate,I recall the circumstances that brings about those depressive thoughts, when it comes, I just keep myself relaxed.Ofcourse I will experience some unpleasant feelings in the form of twitches but I just accept it.So this sort of training helps me to become immune to such depressive thoughts.Also affirmations and positive statements along with this can really help a lot

one thing you shouldn't do when depressed is think bad of yourself for it. I try to just accept it while at the same time try to tell myself I will probably feel better tomorrow . Keeping busy and not being isolated helps to keep depression away . At the same time having time to yourself so you can think about stuff is good sometimes too, Having to much time to yourself is bad as it makes for over thinking which is never good!!

You just need to know yourself well and be happy in yourself-there is always room for improvement in some areas but just be happy the way you are and make the best of things.

I rarely get depressed. If I am depressed, I tend to either do what I love, or I work it off. I either bake and take pictures, or I bike and clean. I like to be optimistic, so I try not to let the little things bother me. Or the big things, in my case. It's more or less my lifestyle, but also my personality.

o n the Daily. I think about sad things but if I can do something or listen to music or go talk to someone who understands it is a good coping technique, I like to listen to music or get dressed up and fix my hair how I love it__I try to change my mood and attitude because that is the only thing that does it for me to stop feeling so sad, I start to feel thankful for things I take for granted, such as being born in the U.S. which people die trying to come here, running water, I am not impaired. There are people with only 1 leg who would do anything in the world to be able to stand on two legs. I have to be thankful and try not to feel sad, because I know logically it is a waste of time..

I dont get really depressed! I often worry for few things and they eat me sometimes!! I come here to stay out of it! That's why I joined Y!A . And it really works. Apart from it, I do some works at home, to keep myself engaged in some works.. Else, I keep thinking of the same problem and it sticks to my mind sometimes. And one knows how will an individual feel when he/she is in a turmoil. I listen to music.. and do other works.. But whatever I try to do to get rid of the depression, I keep thinking of the same thing which makes me worry. And, only God & time can heal one in depression.

EDIT: I agree with Ashiya.. The depressed person should never be alone. Whatever his/her problems are, they should try to share it with others(trusted ones) and it really helps in minimizing the burden and worries and they feel relieved. Else, it may lead to some other serious decisions.

I am a runner and when I get down or depressed I go out running and it helps a lot.

no matter what i have to get depressed atleast once a week. im a relli weak person. i get so mad when im depressed cuz im mad at myself for being weak. when i get depressed i try not to think of what gets me depressed and i read [i like to read so it helps me] or i go on Y!A and answer questions. gets ur mind off things. <3

I stay closely connected with my friends...I let it all out, I don't keep things inside and I think this helps a lot. Listening to upbeat music and getting out of the house and staying active are the things that have helped me.

Hi,

Sometimes I am..

And at that time,I stay away from others, spend some time alone before coming out of depression.. or sometimes I vent it out to my sister..!! :)