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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?
1 Tip to Feel Better
United States
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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
peacefulReeds21
December 12th, 2015 4:22am
Think about the cause of depression and then count and think about the blessings you have got. There will be no depression.
Anonymous
December 12th, 2015 10:04am
doing the things which we have interests on.keeping ourselves busywith the other things we like to do.
Quietspace
December 12th, 2015 1:57pm
Find a good therapist who you can relate to and who can help identify the root cause of your depression. That's a good starting point.
NancyAliceUK
December 12th, 2015 11:05pm
There's no easy answer to this one. The main thing, I think, is to just keep going. Try everything. It can seem like the only thing left to do is give up, but I can promise you that if you just give it time, things will get better. Another thing - try to push yourself just a little bit. The more you stay in your room, the more you avoid other people, the more you refuse to leave the house, work, eat anything besides junk, the worse you will feel. If it is all you can do to get out of bed and change your underwear, then congratulate yourself for that. It's an achievement. I would recommend anyone suffering from depression diagnosed or suspected to see a professional if at all possible. If you can't afford healthcare and it isn't provided free in your country or area, there might be charities that could help you. At the very least, talk to a friend. A lot of people benefit from therapy and/or medication. Whatever you do, just keep going. Please don't give up - you will thank yourself for fighting one day.
ManyFaceMan
December 13th, 2015 8:34am
the true way to get rid of depression my friend is to know what causes the depression and working to resolve the cause of the depression. we cant put it away and we cant throw it out its apart of us like a test we have to face sooner or later. i'd recommend sooner rather than later.
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 2:10pm
The best way I think to get rid of depression I'd to find thins you like to do or things you want to do
Anonymous
December 13th, 2015 4:38pm
Get up and move. Do ANYTHING other than sit on a couch or - worse - in bed. Walk down the street. Go to the store to buy a simple thing you need like milk etc.
7CupsOfEspresso
December 13th, 2015 4:44pm
You have to feel things. Feelings defy depression. Depression is when you are empty inside and things don't make sense or have a point. To feel emotions is to defeat depression.
bambi74
December 14th, 2015 4:24pm
talk to people you trust not just anyone but most of all get rid of all they things that make you feel this way
Anonymous
December 16th, 2015 5:02am
Getting "rid" of depression is not the easiest thing to do. Most believe you can never fully get rid of it. I feel that your best options would be to seek professional help and let them guide you through the journey of dealing with depression.
Anonymous
December 16th, 2015 10:43am
Think of all your good memories and don't think about the thing which makes you more depressed. Do things which makes you happy.
strangeangels
August 25th, 2020 6:16am
How you overcome depression is an entirely personal journey for you and I can't say for sure how to do it having never met you. You're on the right path because admitting you have depression and seeking help is the first step. Depression can be cause by social, environmental, chemical, genetic, and other factors which makes depression like fighting a hydra, you have to cut all the heads before you can end it. For example, if you're depressed and in a bad relationship but seeing a therapist, the therapy has a limited effect because you can only do so much without making changes or getting out of the bad relationship. Overcoming depression can mean facing many different problems and it can take years, and you may never fully be free from it, but you can have a normal happy life.
TopHattedTeaMan
December 16th, 2015 3:24pm
Focus on the postives about yourself rather than leeching on the negatives, always look at yourself in a good light rather than a bad one.
Dana13
July 26th, 2016 7:17pm
First step is to admit that you have a problem, then you need to find the roots of the depression and what evoked it in the first place, try to evaluate the reasons, begin working on fixing the problems that makes you depressed, and always remember that it doesn't get solved over night, it needs patience and commitment :)
xcxmotionless
April 25th, 2016 5:45pm
For me, distracting myself helps a lot. Try reading a book, drawing, going for a walk or talking to a friend c:
Anonymous
May 16th, 2016 10:16am
Write down as many things as you can that can make you happy. Try to think of positive things. Having a positive attitude can make a difference.
healingParadise90
January 3rd, 2016 7:55pm
How to battle depression, do things that you enjiy not that you force yourselve to do. Talk talk talk. Listen to music. Stop being self critical and acceot yourself for who you are and want to be. If you want what others have and are, you will lose yourselve
neverendingWhisper36
June 28th, 2016 6:18pm
Depression is in the mind, if you can find inner peace in your mind you will be fine. Take up a new hobby that you'll enjoy or try to tell someone your feelings before they build up. If you are more of a private person (like me!) write a diary, just find the best way to express your feelings.
iouty
December 23rd, 2015 3:00pm
You can get rid of depression by using therapy, exercise, structural rethinking, CBT, support groups, medication, and most of all, finding the root cause.
KTM
December 20th, 2015 5:33pm
Find someone who is willing to listen. Someone who will listen and understand. Someone you can trust.
Luie
July 18th, 2016 12:19pm
Depression is difficult. Because everyone feels different. There is no way I can tell you to get rid of depression etc. because you simply have to find a way out yourself. You can do it. I believe in you. Get yourself help, visit a therapist, visit me for a little talk maybe... You ARE going to find a way out there. Just believe in yourself, I know its difficult.
becauseimhere
December 19th, 2015 5:41pm
To be honest, I can't answer this because I don't feel like you can just get rid of depression. It's always going to be there in some way or another. BUT you can help yourself to feel better and cope with it! There are many ways you can help yourself and others cope with depression and any kind of mental illness. Firstly, seek help! It's always okay to ask for help whether it be a doctor, friend or even a family member. I can promise you someone out there cares, a lot more people than you think! They can support you and insure that you're okay. Secondly, don't do anything that you know will trigger you. That one is quite self-explanatory. Finally, the most important reason I think, is believing you can get better deserve help. I think once you accept that you need help and know that you deserve it (everyone does) everything will just fall into place. Everyone deserves it. Remember that.
NoCranberryJuice
December 17th, 2015 10:49pm
The most important thing to do when you're depressed is to acknowledge the reasons a person is feeling this way. Its not an easy thing to go through, because of how a person is feeling and also because of the social stigma attached to it. Which is why i believe that the only person that can help you the best is yourself. Its very important to seek help in all these situations but before that you have to try and remember that you are not a quitter. Whatever the reason is thats making you depressed is a problem and you have to be willing to try and find a solution for it and to make yourself happy and whole again. That is possible too, even if you may not believe it. Everything can become better someday and you have to find a lot of strength inside of you to fight your way through until you get at that point. Keep reminding yourself that this feeling is temporary and you can't allow it to take you down with it. You are so strong and you are so loved. Always remember that.
PoeticDesolation
December 17th, 2015 11:34am
Try doing something that takes your mind off of it - a hobby perhaps. Take up drawing, painting, something that allows you to create beauty or a scene of happiness. Try to fill your life with positive people and get rid of the poisonous ones.
gracefulAngel96
December 17th, 2015 6:24pm
Depression isn't something you can "get rid of", more something you can learn to cope with! There are techniques such as breathing, visualization, tactile response, and so many more that can help with this. Check out the depression group chat for more resources :)!
Anonymous
December 17th, 2015 7:09pm
i think, meeting new people can get you rid of depression. because you would have fun with them ....
Anonymous
December 18th, 2015 11:54pm
Take a piece of paper and write all of your goals in life. Forget every thought of your and think of the most passionate thing you like or you used to like.
Greatlistener87
December 19th, 2015 5:36am
Depression normally happens if you have suppressed emotions that's are not dealt with over time. Its good if you can go through the emotions with a therapist/counselor to deal with them so that they don't reoccur and cause you to be depressed.
Help27
December 23rd, 2015 8:52pm
At first I started overthinking , then I couldn't breathe anymore, my anxiety got worse.. It was the time I started hating the world. Thanks to someone here, I've never been better!
birdwatcher444
December 18th, 2015 12:57am
The best way to get rid of depression is you seek help. Try going to a counsellor or therapist to talk through your problems. They will usually help you from there. You are always welcome to chat on 7 Cups. There are a lot of people willing to help you here. Stay strong!