Anonymous asked this question on 4/17/2000:

Is there anything I can do to allay my depression? Somedays are better than others,but sometimes I find it hard to even get out of bed in the morning.

kinghappy gave this response on 4/17/2000:

if possible i would like to request a little more info on your depression, i.e., did it have a trigger poing or something to start it off, is it simply a generalized depression, what are the thoughts that you are having while you feel this way, etc. i would also strongly reccomend that you see some sort of professional, if possible. a person to person situation can be much more effective at getting to the root of something like this, and it may also take a little time and require something a little more in depth than what anyone can do here. i owuld suggest a counselor, therapist, psychiatrist, or perhaps a spiritual advisor if you are religous. your problem may be biological in which case, therapy and medication may be required to help ge over the intial hump. however, just some good therapyu or counseling may be enough. first off, if you are having negative automatic thoughts,identify them and the sources for these. you must try to invalidate those. discredit them in your mind whenver they occur. if you think that everything is hopeless, try your best to find something that gives hope so you can prove to yourself that everything is hopeless is false. this of course can go for every negative thought. try to change these negative beliefs. i would also suggest staying as active as possible, although i understand this may be hard when severely depressed. but try to get some excercise and keep on with your social activities. if you can stay around friends and family who are supportive and caring, just so they do not focus entirely on your mood, as this may reinforce your mood. this is the basis of cognitive therapy for depression. again, a little more detail may help in a better assessment and perhaps in finding a more productive approach. so if possible, please provide that. also, i can not emphasize how strongly i feel you should see someone in person. i know there may be financial problems with this. however, if you can please do.

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