Is there other way to cope with depression besides doctors
Because I don't want to get back to it. I am tired of it. I am sick of it. Hate pills, hate talking...do you know other ways? I have cried almost every day since 2 weeks ago. I don't want to get back...please help me
Answer:1) Keep a diary - work out what 'triggers' you have, make lists of things that make you feel good and things that make you feel bad. Look at your lists often.
2) Eat healthily - don't drink, avoid caffeine and sugar. Lots of fresh food, fruit and vegetables.
3) Stick to a sleep pattern. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time - even if you don't sleep at all in the night. Stick to 8 hours and don't sleep in.
4) Get outside for an hour a day - walk in the fresh air and clear your head.
5) Socialise - keep in touch with friends and family. Get out and meet people.
6) Set goals. Set realistic, achievable and positive goals. This are personal - I set goals such a doing a course, joining an exercise class, sticking to my diet etc.
7) Give yourself a break - you aren't going to get better overnight, you are allowed slip ups. Remember that no one judges you as harshly as you judge yourself.
8) Exercise! Get your blood pumping, get really out of breath.
It might be worth working out WHY you don't want to go to the doctors - is it fear? I put of getting treatment for a long time, as I was scared that I wouldn't be strong enough to get better. I am though, and with treatment I will get better. Consider cognitive behvaiour therapy - it really can help.