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How to get rid of depression?

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Last Updated: 11/10/2020 at 4:01pm
How to get rid of depression?
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Tracy-Kate Teleke, PsyD, M.A., LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

I assist adults and couples in CA experiencing relationship challenges and interpersonal struggles including anxiety, depression, and a myriad of other life challenges.

Top Rated Answers
Moon79
January 23rd, 2016 8:57am
Sunshine. Smiling, which after 15 seconds releases seratonin :) exercise, releases dopamine and seratonin. Engaging in an activity you love no matter how you feel, it will usually get you shifting to a more positive vibe.
Anonymous
January 24th, 2016 4:31pm
Talk about it with someone! First try talking about it with a good friend or with someone of your family. If that did not help make an appointment with a therapist. Also go outside: Not getting enough sunlight can make you feel sad and loney. So go out and enjoy the sun!
dancingLion66
January 27th, 2016 10:15am
stay positive, count your strength ,recollect the happy moments , do some physical activity , you can try some breathing excercise
fall7stand8
January 27th, 2016 9:13pm
Surround yourself with happiness and do things that you enjoy. Try listing ten good things that happened per day before you go to bed! Don't be afraid to talk to people about how you're feeling
Des2000
January 28th, 2016 2:13pm
Well as a growing teenager I have experienced being depressed and one thing that helps me to get rid of it now that I've grown is to pray and to talk to a therapist or maybe someone close to you that is willing to listen and not just to respond...depression can also be overcome by doing activities that you love like painting, keeping a journal or maybe writing a book and etc. there are a lot of ways to get rid of it...and to tell you honestly it is not easy as what it sounds like but if you really want to fight for it and overcome it you got'ta put yourself in there and win that battle.
Anonymous
January 28th, 2016 4:52pm
There is no way to get ''rid'' of depression.It will always be there and effect your life you can only move on as time goes by and be open about your feelings.
Anonymous
January 28th, 2016 11:25pm
If you ever feel depressed go and talk to an active listener about how you feel, and set goals for yourself! 😊❤️
VinnyC3654
January 29th, 2016 6:32am
Sadly, you cannot be rid of Depression, I should know that well enough, but it can be managed. I have fought it for many years, but the secrets I have learned are having a great support network, and fighting everyone moment you have to smile. You may not feel like it is worth fighting for, but it always is...ALWAYS
ListenerRose00
January 29th, 2016 2:14pm
Sigh. Sadly, you can't get rid of it. You're going to suffer bouts of it. I've suffered since the third grade. HOWEVER, you could do a few things: 1) Stay with positive people. Of course, I don't mean "optimistic." Don't get me wrong. I mean, people who support you. Now, you don't have to ALWAYS hang out - you may not want to. That's okay and they shouldn't make you feel guilty over. Also, if you have toxic relationships - get rid of 'em. If you're being emotionally abused - cut it off. If you feel you aren't being supported or whether someone cares about themselves and doesn't even spend an hour on you. Cut it off. 2) Some days, you may not even want to exist. Like, not take drastic measures - but just... not exist. Lie, there's to be and not to be and you just... don't want to be. Those days, hold on to the people who will be effected by your sayonara. Remember why you gotta keep trying to breath. And breathe, even if it's shakey. 3) Give yourself time-outs. Work can be especially hard and at the end of it, it feels unaccomplished and stupid. Do whatever you can and then, after an hour or 2, give yourself a time out. And try not to sit to use your computer. Go outside. Ironic - as you're sitting here and I'm telling you go outside in response to your question. But, a change of scenery will do you good. Actually, make something exciting. If nothing excited you, start something that will. Maybe hang out with these people who will surprise you? Start learning a language of Duolingo? START A YOUTUBE CHANNEL, create some music/start a band, vandalise (in the appropriate places where vandalism is allowed :)), talk to someone funny/honest/light-hearted. And if you still can't focus: sit with someone. It's press, but eh. 4) You could be agitated quite frequently and might hurt those you love. You're aware of this - you want you want to be alone and it's just a laggy pain. But you want them, too. I'd suggest that you just talk to them. Tell them what's up. Maybe you could work on a pact: not more than 3 hours (too much xP) of social "me." 4) Don't avoid it. In my years, I tend to do this: have a crush. That's fine, normal. Though, I'll crush on Physics, a dustbin and a slut-hole (as in a person and a garbage can.) Then, I get addicted. Even if I'm in love with my best friend. Why? It's good. Takes you away. But, when it becomes less frequent/goes away, it's harder to deal with YOUR OWN SELF each time. 5) And that brings me to my last point: take extra effort to take care of yourself. Now, I don't mean sit in a parlour all day. Just, take care. Don't feel like eating? okay, eat just a bit and more frequently. And avoid junk food. And eat. Also, hygiene. I have a bed-time routine. Rinse your mouth, wash your face, wash your feet, brush your hair and (I tie it up into a bun). I take about half an hour on myself that way. Sigh. I dunno if it goes away - in my experience, it doesn't. Though, you can handle it better. Also, depression isn't a bad thing. It's like anything else. Feeling terrible isn't bad; it just FEELS bad. The same way, feeling Manic may FEEL good, but it just is. Nothing's good or bad. OH! AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOURSELF! Yeah, you're gonna call yourself a ton of things during the day and claim that you deserve so many cruel things (which may be banned to mention, here.) However, know that you need to be friends with yourself. Don't be against yourself. When you degrade yourself, take a deep breath and say, "No. We're friends. Okay, what's the problem? Okay, so this didn't go well? Okay, why not?" Council yourself. be friends with your self. Love, Me
NaturalVision18
January 31st, 2016 7:15am
A few easy ways to get rid of depression is to speak with a professional and have them help you get through it, talk to a friend, think positive thoughts, or figure out the reason for your depression and talk to a parent or guardian.
Anonymous
February 3rd, 2016 3:19am
If you have been diagnosed with depression, or think you have it, you should follow up with a mental health professional. A professional can help you manage your symptoms, and work with you to help rid yourself of your depression.
SympatheicSeal7329
February 5th, 2016 12:54am
Depression doesn't just go away. Sometimes, therapy and medication can cure it, but often depression is a life long struggle that is to just be treated, not cured.
Anonymous
February 5th, 2016 9:49pm
A good idea to get rid of depression is to start writing about your feelings. You'll find out by keeping a journal and just expressing how you're feeling at any given moment can be a great way at giving yourself space from a torment of emotions, thus allowing them to escape and give you a moment of peace.
Anonymous
February 7th, 2016 5:17am
You can't just "get rid of it." Despite your complaints, you'll probably have to live with it for a while before you learn to face it head on and tackle it. This, of course, isn't an easy journey, but just "getting rid of it" isn't possible. I'm sorry for the let down, but there is no easy answer to your question. The only way I can think of to easily get rid of depression is to ignore it. Its not a permanent removal, but it helps for daily outings or confrontations with friends. Sorry for the confusing and complex answer.
Anonymous
February 7th, 2016 8:19pm
By Learning a way to cope with it because people who are diagnosed with depression can make it go away.
Anonymous
February 10th, 2016 4:15am
Depression is hard to get ride of but that doesn't mean its not possible. The first step would be to tell someone how you are feeling and let it all out.
BenS
February 10th, 2016 10:16am
Spend as much time as possible doing what you love, with those you love. In short, if you live doing it, do it, and fill your day with it! Try running, martial arts, meditation, tennis, football, rock climbing! Get some new hobbies!
Vivianabella
March 10th, 2016 1:38am
it depends on what your depression was triggered from, there's many ways to aid it until it is fully cured. try finding things that make you happy, playing games, doing sports, singing, acting, there's endless things you could do! try looking for new friends and let loose a bit, you may feel no motivation to, but doing something you enjoy with express yourself and let the sadness and anger away.
Anonymous
March 11th, 2016 2:14pm
Depression is not something that you can get rid of. It is something that will affect the decisions you make and the behaviors you exhibit in the long run. What you can do however, is learn how to manage Depression healthily such that you are still able to do what you love and live Life.
fantasticLove41
March 11th, 2016 10:02pm
You can't automatically get rid of depression you have to take steps and achieve your goal try and relax and think of of what started your depression and then trying improve your state of mind hope I helped
Anonymous
March 12th, 2016 6:23pm
Do something that make you happy. Something that makes you smile. Chat with people who lift you up. Not tear you down.
Anonymous
March 13th, 2016 6:21am
One of the best ways to combat depression is to be active and to connect with other people. Exercise is an excellent choice; go on a hike, ask a friend to join you at the gym, talk a walk with your dog. Volunteer work is another way to accomplish this, as it will get you out of yourself, give you positive feedback, and bring you in contact with others. Taking care of yourself will also help. Do something that you find enjoyable--see a favorite movie, treat yourself to a special meal, give yourself the time and space to read a book you will enjoy, call a friend.
HeavenlyHope2042
March 16th, 2016 9:48am
Depression is something that people under estimate. I would suggest seeking professional help and taking guidance from them. Realizing your self worth is one of the most important steps in fighting depression
OrchidSpring
March 17th, 2016 3:16am
Hangout and talk with friends and family about depression. Start a new activity you enjoy. Exercise, eat right, and appreciate the small things in life.
Alien10
March 17th, 2016 9:14am
Solve the issues that make you depressed . Usually getting into the right friend company solves it.dd
RedRose82
March 17th, 2016 8:30pm
There is no easy way to get rid of depression. The important thing to do is figure out the root of the problem and do your best to acknowledge it and accept it. And from there you could work on finding solutions to it.
oj1711
March 23rd, 2016 12:30pm
Ohh.. That's the question that cannot be answered, like seriously, you can't get rid of depression you just learn how to live with it.
Anonymous
March 24th, 2016 12:39pm
Talk to someone,, find something that makes you feel good and do more of it, go walking, seek counseling or therapy
Anonymous
March 24th, 2016 1:04pm
Depression isn't easy to get out of, but if you look around you and see, realize and feel all the good things you have missed out on because of your depression, you realize that you were depriving yourself of the things that could possibly make you happy because of the things that make you sad and depressed. It gets easier when you start looking out of the circle of depression you put yourself in and see the whole universe of happy possibilities.
Anonymous
March 25th, 2016 6:38am
The first step is to admit you have it and you really don't want to let it win. Depression is something that grips you and takes away the joy you feel over just doing the small things. The cure is different for all but I find that sharing with someone who can relate to you if a good start. If you prefer asking for professional help, that is alright too. The point is to find what causes you to feel depressed and sort it out before you reinvent yourself and find something awesome in living life again and doing the small things that you love so much.