Severe Depression - Can It Be Completely Cured?

   In your other topic I already wrote you what the solution is.

   We build our reality ourselves, my friend, it is in our heads. That is, yes, your thoughts are provoked by the state you are in, and it is called depression. I was in the same condition and I do not recommend you to take any medications, antidepressants and the like. I think the best way out of this hole is to force yourself to be as active as possible. Do all sorts of things, don't leave much free time. Anything - walking, fitness, other sports, looking for work (in case you do not work), reading books, playing games. I know it's hard because you don't have a desire to live right now, but it really helps because appetite comes with eating, writing is learned by writing, reading is learned by reading, and the DESIRE for LIFE COMES WITH LIVING (not lying down).

   Definitely in depression (low serotonin and dopamine) the reality is perceived very distorted.

   It's very simple for me. If you don't want to consider yourself inferior to others, stop comparing yourself. You will be calm. Everything passes.

   If you are here, then Someone has decided and wanted you to be here and live. There is a pastor who preaches God's Word on the Internet in a very interesting way. Many people testify that during or after the sermon, or beyond, God freed them from depression, cancer, fibroids, tumors, diabetes, trauma, and all sorts of conditions. The pastor's name is Plamen Petrov and he conducts online prayers and teachings in the Name of Christ and over 1000 people watch and he prays for them. The show itself starts on YouTube and Facebook from 20:00 absolutely every Thursday. Prayers are around 22:00 but it is good to hear teachings. Write on YouTube Plamen Petrov and listen.

   It is best to go to a psychologist / psychotherapist for a start. If he thinks so, you may need to see a psychiatrist to be prescribed some medication. This sounds like a serious depression to me, especially if it lasts longer. I have had various such thoughts, but they usually pass in a few days. And another tip: sports, running, dancing - these are exceptional helpers in any depressive state. I can say that with dancing and fitness alone, I almost cured my depression. As a man, I do not recommend slower things like yoga, etc. because they may be too "introspective", i.e. to give you time to think and immerse yourself, but for a woman it can be ok. In my opinion, however, it is best to do some more intense activity to squeeze you out. It would be easiest to run because of the so-called "runner's high" - abrupt release of endorphins, you will feel it after 40-50 minutes of running. Always after running I feel that I am humming a melody, that I am happy and that my thoughts are positive. After fitness too, but there I probably even because of the dopamine effect besides positivism I feel motivated to do things. Paradoxically, an activity like fitness, which wastes a lot of energy, actually makes you more active in the end, but the body works that way.

   This is a very serious depression really. Go to a psychologist or a psychiatrist. For me, yoga will calm you down and take you to another world and you will not think about suicide, but about good things. Sign up somewhere where you can have more contacts. Draw or do different things from paper when you have time or it is even better to read, for example. This way you will understand that life has a greater meaning and you will not want to commit suicide or think that you are garbage.

   My advice is to visit a psychologist or psychotherapist. If psychotherapy does not help, you should be referred to a psychiatrist to prescribe medication. I'm a little skeptical about antidepressants, but now I have to take them and the psychiatrist and the psychologist assure me that I will get better and that I have reached this situation because I did not pay attention to depression. Don't underestimate your problem. It is neither drooling nor exaggeration. I've been depressed since I was 14, now I'm 22. I felt good too, but most of the time I thought about suicide, that I was useless, I had no desire or interest even in my favorite things ... and then other things were unlocked due to depleted serotonin in the brain and the fact that I ignored depression. So now I'm on antidepressant and I'm trying to change my thinking. Sports and healthy eating will also help. Meditate, go out, do what you like. Whether you listen to music, watch TV series or read all this, the important thing is that it gives you pleasure.

   If it is really about depression and it is in a severe form, it is best to consult a psychiatrist. Don't listen to comments like "antidepressants won't help you", "only with positive thinking will things get better". These are comments from people who have no idea about depression. People, depression is not a momentary state of sadness, depression is a disease and it is high time to really make this topic public and not to confuse depression with feeling sad sometimes. Personally, I have fallen into severe states of sadness and hopelessness, I have also taken antidepressants, but for me things were not so serious. A member of my family has been depressed and has been taking antidepressants for 10 years because not much is said about depression and everyone belittles it. That's why he just can't live without drugs now, because she did not seek adequate help in time, while things were not so serious. Do not listen to anyone, relatives or friends who tell you to tighten up and that everything will be fine in time. Seek help until it's too late. Don't be ashamed to seek help, many people are on your side, but they are hiding because of the social stigma and misunderstanding that weighs on them. I wish you success and hope you find a way to cope and love life again! :) which weighs on them. I wish you success and hope you find a way to cope and love life again! :) which weighs on them. I wish you success and hope you find a way to cope and love life again! :)

   Ще ти кажа нещо, което масово хората не разбират. Депресията е съвсем реален проблем, заболяване. Тя трябва да се третира точно като болест- с нужната отговорност и важност. Характеризира се с ниски нива на допамин и серотонин, което е реална липса във физическото ти тяло, а не някакъв измислен от теб душевен проблем. Хората си мислят, че депресията е обикновена тъга, която просто така моментно те е обзела. Глупости на търкалета. Като за начало отиди на психолог. Първият час е консултация, след него се започва терапия. Психологът ще ти каже, ако имаш нужда да отидеш на психиатър, който да ти предпише лекарства. Реално би могъл да се справиш и без лекарствата, никой няма насила да те накара да отидеш на психиатър и да пиеш хапчета. Всичко ще бъде по твоя воля. Ако решиш, можеш открито да кажеш на психолога, че не искаш да пиеш лекарства на този етап. Андитепресантите повишават нивата на серотонин, това е всичко. Те не премахват депресията, а правят терапията по-кратка. Проблемът се корени както в съзнанието ти, така и в тялото ти. Лекува се на 2 фронта, така да се каже. Ще се справиш, много хора са били в твоето положение и са се измъкнали. Недей по цял ден да стоиш затворен между четири стени на тъмно. Депресията се лекува с активност, не с пасивност. Започни терапия, опитай се да си по-деен, отделяй време за себе си (хобита, нови начинания, любими занимания). Старай се да живееш повече тук и сега, да се отдаваш напълно на настоящия момент и да не се затормозяваш със странични неща. За всичко си има време и място. Когато си на терапия, си на терапия, когато си чистиш стаята, си чистиш стаята. Каквото и да правиш, мисли само за него. Лекувай се, не се оставяй на тези черни мисли да те превземат напълно и да ти контролират живота. Бори се.

   Hi, I was too. I didn't want to go to bed at night because I would soon get up again in the morning and wake up again. I didn't see a way out, I didn't see how circumstances could change. I was so tired of the pointless struggle, of everything. I felt in a closed circle and couldn't stand it. I couldn't react, I couldn't defend myself. It's like I'm paralyzed. I felt superfluous, useless, helpless. My life was just torture. I was thinking about suicide, imagining ending. I just wanted to sink into darkness and turn it off - not to feel anything anymore, the pain was so strong, as if my soul inside was screaming and tearing. Like you, I knew the reasons very well, but I didn't see how I could change anything. At one point I was so desperate that I couldn't take it anymore and decided to seek help. I never thought I would recommend it, but a few consultations with a psychotherapist helped me. The first time in the office, I just roared. Even as I tried to formulate the problem, tears welled up in my eyes and I couldn't stop. The second time everything - I roared and told. However, just the fact that I managed to get him out, to say it in front of someone gave me incredible relief. It was kind of liberating. I think it helped that the person opposite was an unknown and objective observer who had nothing to do with the situation. Because when I tried to share with relatives and friends I always felt worse. People they know can't help but react emotionally or take sides. It is very important to have someone who sees from the side what it is about and can land you. Otherwise you get lost in your own thoughts and projections. After only a few hours, my attitude to the problem changed - it's literally like I'm a different person. I don't eat anything inside anymore, I'm free because I took it outside. I am sorry to have waited so long, but I am generally very skeptical and prejudiced. I've never been to a psychiatrist because I don't want to be stuffed with drugs. And I didn't want to turn to a psychologist because I have so many acquaintances who have graduated in psychology and since I know them and I know what level they are at, I didn't see how anyone like that could help me except take my money. I don't live in Bulgaria - when the knife rested on my bone and I couldn't stand it anymore, I finally sought a consultation with a psychotherapist. It just couldn't get any worse, and I couldn't get out by my hair alone. The woman, fortunately for me, turned out to be a professional and had experience - she immediately touched the painful topics, pressed where she needed to, brought to the surface everything I had so carefully concealed. He showed me that I had nothing to hide and nothing to be ashamed of, that I didn't have to feel guilty and that I had just done what I had the strength to do. That I don't have to blame myself because no one is perfect, that people make mistakes. And most of all, it helped me get rid of this incredible weight that was eating away at me from within. I have always thought that psychotherapy is something that lasts for years and has little effect. To my surprise, it turned out that when the person opposite knew what he was doing, the therapy could be surprisingly effective. It helped me without feeling addicted. On the fourth visit we both decided that I was already well, everything was going in the right direction and a next visit was not necessary in this case. My only regret is that I didn't seek help earlier, but I just wasn't ready for that before. Apparently he has the right time for everything.

   To comment 2 - To find a job in case he doesn't work ?! What advice is this! After I started working, I ruined my health and psyche and THEN I became depressed !!! Until comment 11 - A psychotherapist will not help if a person does not help himself!

   There are moments when a person finds himself in a situation where he does not find a way out, at least he thinks so he tries to solve the problems that overtake him and when he cannot cope he falls into lethargy despair gloomy thoughts and when you have no one to share it becomes difficult. The truth is that everyone goes through a difficult period and must be strong You find the strength to keep setting goals so as not to rethink things.

   Sometimes depression is due to a lack of vitamins B9 (folic acid) and B12. They are at the heart of the regulation of happiness hormones. Several of my acquaintances have already told me that they have recovered from their reception. And I know from personal experience that St. John's wort also helps. I personally bought it as an herb from the pharmacy and boiled it in a pot to make tea. You can combine it with vitamins.

   "... I think that the circumstances that brought me here cannot be changed ..." Of course, they will not change. That's past. You can only change your understanding of these things, ie not judge yourself so much. You didn't kill a man, did you? What's more, everyone is going through hardships, this is the way to change for the better. And you loop and experience more and more, and sit in the past, why? !! Forgive yourself, let him go and find something to do. Listen to number 2! And from me - nothing is as tragic as you imagine. Everything is fixable. Act!