I might spend Christmas break by myself at my apt. in va (Im in college) I dont wanna really be around the happy and jolly Christmas atmosphere since I have been depressed for 9 months now. I dont wanna get my hopes up and think that life is good and when I get back to school, I will be right back depresseed. Is spending 3 weeks by yourself good or bad in my position?|||bad.
please don't spend christmas alone when you can go be with your family.
its probably a good thing you get your hopes up that life is good.
but more to the point, why exactly is school so depressing?
instead of isolating yourself, if you haven't already (i'm sure you have though) figured out why school is so bad for you, then if you can't fix the problem (say if its because of certain people who go to that school) or are having a bad time there maybe you should change to a school which makes you happier and more comfortable.
Did you know that every single person is meant to get clinical depression at some stage of their life (the time this goes on for varies though)?
lots, and lots of depressed people get into all sorts of troubles at christmas, which is terribly sad.
go spend it with your relatvies.
if you've been depressed maybe talk to someone close or a counselor or something so you can go back to feeling happy again.
Isolating yourself away from everyone is never really a good thing, and by getting help it will help you to live a happier life and help you see lots of the good things you've missed out on before.
Please go make yourself happy over christmas and spend time with others who can support you.|||That would be bad in your position. Go be with people who can cheer you up.
My counselor told me to make sure I spend christmas with people, and not to isolate myself like I normally do. she said that being with people makes people with depression generally cheer up a bit.|||i understand your idea of not wanting to be around others, however with your being depressed for 9 months than i would say, take a break and go home. Also take some time and see a counsler or doctor, or psychiatrist. That might help you out. so i would really say go home and be around those you love and let them help you through your hard times.|||Bad.
Depression sucks,and it is a lonely and harsh thing for anyone to have to go through.
I suggest you get out and surround yourself with jolly,christmas spirit-filled people! Go have fun with your family,open presents and all that good stuff.|||It is much better to be around people. Ask yourself: "Why do I feel depressed, and when did I first start to feel this way: can I associate this with any recent change in my life?" (if so, it is probably reactive [situational] depression: counselling, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be indicated, but most of life's adverse situations are resolved within 16 weeks, yet the medical criteria for depression, and the prescription of antidepressants is only 2 weeks!). Or, was it a more gradual thing, with no apparent cause? (a nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, environmental toxicity, or reactions to some medications, etc., becomes more likely as the cause). Antidepressants work quicker than the following; 2 - 6 weeks, but you may have to adjust dosage, or types. St. John's wort is effective for most people, tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe (neither should be relied on as a sole treatment).
It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective, but can work quicker than antidepressants, sometimes. A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as Sertraline (marketed in the USA as Zoloft: a commonly prescribed antidepressant) in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation. Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John's wort (I have noticed no effect in this area). Remember back to a time when life was full of promise, or a day when you felt particularly good, or possibly excited from a good result. Emotional states are associated with memories, and if it isn't major depression, this method can help. A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John's wort, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.
(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources***, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. In the winter months, replace 2 Omega 3 with a teaspoonful or so of cod liver oil, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light (http://www.mercola.com/ SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D"). More about this, here**. Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; a deficiency in vitamin B9 (folic acid, or folate) is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels. Depressed females using the contraceptive pill may benefit from vitamin B6 supplements. ~~~
(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression. ~~~(3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Use daily, a relaxation method* and/or yoga*, and/or Tai Chi*. ~~~ (5.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy. ~~~ (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule. ~~~ (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John's wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Take with a meal) or supplements, such as SAMe, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55).
If 5HTP is used to boost serotonin levels, (which are low in depressed people) it is best taken with a high carbohydrate, minimal protein meal, like pasta, with tomato %26amp; basil, and avoid protein for 90 minutes, before, and after, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier. Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression %26amp; anxiety. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets. Low levels of calcium, and potassium can also cause depression. Have your blood tested, and correct any deficiencies, preferably through improved nutrition. An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Also, use iodised salt, as many people are deficient, affecting thyroid function (one of the treatments in books on depression is iodine drops). View section 2, on the first 3 pages*, and also pages R**, C, I, and section 11, at ezy build, below.|||Well I dont see anything bad with being alone.. Dont be depressed your too young and life is too short.. Make yourself a great dinner and watch movies, read book.. Make yourself feel good.. And trust me life is good!!!! Be secure about yourself, dont let others bring you down, be happy for who you are, dont pretend to be someone your not..|||No|||Better to be with people. Now, I don't know why you are depressed, but did you know that people who eat lots of ocean fish (such as salmon, tuna, sardines, etc) have lower rates of depression? Also, take a good strong multi-vitamin every morning, try to get some exercise, and get out in the sunlight every day.
I used to get depressed when I was in college too. But I have changed, and do not get depressed any more. By the way, try reading this book: You Cannot Die by Canadian sociologist Ian Currie. It may really open your eyes to some amazing wonders. It would make a great read over the holidays! I wish you a Merry Christmas.
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