How to get over depression

I went/am going through the exact same thing, but listen, you need to stop hurting yourself, seriously, right now. It isn’t going to get you anywhere, it will just put you in more unnecessary pain. Anytime you feel like hurting yourself get an ice cube and hold it in your palm until your hand becomes numb, it will hurt a little, but its a whole lot better than cutting or whatever you’ve chosen to do. You don’t need to keep the mask of happiness up all the time, it’s okay to let it down. I’ve learned if people know you’re going through something rough, they will support you.

I know, counselors don’t help one bit. So find a good friend you can talk to, or even me, I really don’t mind helping out. I just had to see people in the same conditions that were hard for me to get through.

alright good. I used to, and that is NOT the path you want to go down..

Just eat comfort food till you feel kinda better and then do something to distrract you, I used to have the same problem and now pretty much all I do is run like 6-12 miles a day and listen to the radio

Andyburton if you dont have anything helpfull to say then why bother? This is a serious issue for this kid so leave it for something thats not so serious like your scrapbook.

I’m the same way, and I question if I’m bipolar too. but I don’t think thats it, its just the depression messing with your system

we all do in our own ways, just know that there are people out there who are going through a tough time too, you’re not the only one (I mean that in the nicest way possible, reading over that it sounds kind of mean..)

nah, you don’t sound emo, emo is more overdone and pathetic (sorry emo kids, who may read this, but its true)

and its hard, I know, but you can do it!

how about flushing them down the toilet? vicoden is EXTREMELY addictive. so just stop it now, there are better ways of dealing with your problems

it hurts so much, especially while it’s healing. and the scars don’t go away..but then again, id stray from punching walls too, try the ice thing or putting a rubber band on your wrist and snaping it, until you feel like you can stop hurting yourself of course.

no problem at all :]

have you heard of a therapy called DBT? they started it to work with people with Boderline personality disorder and then started using it on people who SI. It’s a very practical therapy and basically gives you step by step instructions… There’s no mushy feeling talk, you dont need to spill your guts about your emotions, it’s just a very practical guide to living. Now while I totally believe cognitive behavioral therapy is the best treatment for depression, as you’re obviously so resistant it won’t get you anywhere, but this may? give it a try. I honestly didnt think anything would work for me, and I’ve been living with depression for like 8 years, but this did actually help.

Excercise it helps depression. Also try talking to someone try to better your life. Yeah I’m a goody two shoes as well but sometimes you just gotta take a chance. Music may also help your depression. I recently went through some depression and nearly starved to death since when I get that way I cant eat or drink anything. I recommend telling one person at least who is close to you about what’s happening it might make you feel better.

Counseling can help greatly. If it doesn’t seem to be helping then it is probably the wrong therapist. There are ways to treat depression and other problems without hurting yourself. By doing that you are only making it worse on yourself in the long run.

Quit with the happy face. No one is expected to be happy 100% of the time. That is unnatural to say the least. Be yourself. When you are sad, be sad. Allow yourself to have natural feelings when they occur.

yh im a goddy2shoes aswell and I’ve cut myself(a lot) and my friends are statin 2 notice how depressed I am,how angry I am and how I seem 2 be “o thts rob hes smart ,funny always seems happy” but am actually there jst hatin myself 4 everything .I have sowyly cut down the selfharm and released my anger by listening 2 music and playing guitar 2 get my mind off it

not with the drugs. no no no no no!