how to counter depression - Singapore's Online Community

zenite · 26-04-2007, 10:28 AM

right now, i feeling really worst. anyone got ideas to cheer urself up? think i going to break down.:cry3: only thing i can do is tell myself i am happy and dun think about it, but hai, easy to say, hard to do.

aphx8o · 26-04-2007, 10:35 AM

i think you should talk to someone...
join an activity with someone..
get your mind off things...

zenite · 26-04-2007, 11:36 AM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by aphx8o
	i think you should talk to someone... join an activity with someone.. get your mind off things...

that sounds gd, only prob is my colleagues dun talk at all. guess i will wait till i go home.

aphx8o · 26-04-2007, 11:39 AM

how about your other friends?
well.. as long as you have someone to confide in and have fun with..then things will be looking up!

hugs hugs.

**BerylSandydowns** · 26-04-2007, 03:29 PM

hope this can help you:

HOW TO HELP YOURSELF IF YOU ARE DEPRESSED
Depressive disorders make one feel exhausted, worthless, helpless, and hopeless. Such negative thoughts and feelings make some people feel like giving up. It is important to realize that these negative views are part of the depression and typically do not accurately reflect the actual circumstances. Negative thinking fades as treatment begins to take effect. In the meantime:

1.Set realistic goals in light of the depression and assume a reasonable amount of responsibility.
2.Break large tasks into small ones, set some priorities, and do what you can as you can.
3.Try to be with other people and to confide in someone; it is usually better than being alone and secretive.
4.Participate in activities that may make you feel better.
Mild exercise, going to a movie, a ballgame, or participating in religious, social, or other activities may help.
5.Expect your mood to improve gradually, not immediately. Feeling better takes time.
6.It is advisable to postpone important decisions until the depression has lifted. Before deciding to make a significant transition change jobs, get married or divorced discuss it with others who know you well and have a more objective view of your situation.

People rarely "snap out of" a depression. But they can feel a little better day-by-day.

Remember, positive thinking will replace the negative thinking that is part of the depression and will disappear as your depression responds to treatment.
Let your family and friends help you.

**wenwen** · 26-04-2007, 03:39 PM

find some activities to kp urself bz..
go out & make more new frends!!
do take care ar!!!

zenite · 26-04-2007, 03:55 PM

hmm, keep myself busy. no wonder, i been slacking at work lately. boss nv give me enough work to do, i sibei sian at here. no mood to do work anyway.

ok, full throttle on my work! i just now try to think positive, it works for a while, i happily go eat lunch, come back office...do nothing up till now except thinking bout the probs and stress. at least i almost felt sleeping thinking too much, so not tt bad bah.

**HolyArcher** · 26-04-2007, 08:46 PM

how about trying getting a close friend and share views of what making you so sad or watever

Ruiz` · 27-04-2007, 05:25 AM

yepps.. if u guys started to feel abit depressed, best is to get out of it..

onced u sink into depression, its really oh my god alrdy.. tt period really sucks..

zenite · 27-04-2007, 08:46 AM

i had a gd long chat wif 1 of my closer friends yesterday. feeling better and good. thx guys.

**AverageJoe81** · 27-04-2007, 01:04 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by zenite
	right now, i feeling really worst. anyone got ideas to cheer urself up? think i going to break down.:cry3: only thing i can do is tell myself i am happy and dun think about it, but hai, easy to say, hard to do.

Maybe you really feel that the problem is really out of hand, try seeking help from pastors from your local church for counselling. You may not really have to be a Christian to seek help from a church. The church doors are open to anyone. Most pastors are trained in counselling & they are professional, they would'nt take advantage of the situation & force you to change your religious faith.

:biggrin4:

**angelican16** · 27-04-2007, 02:34 PM

besides that, u can try deep breathing techniques to relax urself.. first, make sure there is nobody arnd, and u can try to play some soft music or what. close ur eyes and breathe in deeply, all the way until u feel that ur lungs cant take in anymore air.. den slowly exhale out slowly, imagining that you are releasing all the unhappiness within you. try to do this arnd 5 sets. u will feel better. great for releasing stress also. =)

take care and be happy !

**Shyraiiyann** · 27-04-2007, 11:59 PM

Smile.
Look into the mirror, ask yourself,
why are u feeling so depressed? is there no way out at all?
give a pat on your back, tell yourself, tomorrow's only gonna get better.

cheer up.

funnysnow · 28-04-2007, 05:59 PM

hang out with friends.. will help alot.. or confide in someone u trust, dun keep everything to yourself..

**kawaiijen** · 28-04-2007, 06:33 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Shyraiiyann
	Smile. Look into the mirror, ask yourself, why are u feeling so depressed? is there no way out at all? give a pat on your back, tell yourself, tomorrow's only gonna get better. cheer up.

I think that's so sweet

Anyway icecream and potato cheap therapy works for me most of the time :biggrin4:

**baywanting** · 29-04-2007, 02:18 PM

Smile. There's nth that can't be sloved. Take a step at a time. You can do it! Jia you!

**[L]iyen** · 29-04-2007, 05:13 PM

thInk Of ppl U love And ppl who Love U. It will mAkes u mOve On.. Dun be sad Okay? Smile..

**hzj** · 30-04-2007, 11:08 AM

drink detergent.... it helps alot... trust me... cos finaldust does it...