How to overcome depression?

[Genemind]

Hi, I just wanna ask how to overcome depression? I have a friend and she keeps telling me that she don't to live anymore and that it is better to die, she has lot of problems but she just keep it on her own, she is so depress and i can't find the right words to make her feel better. And also can't a person overcome depression on his/her own?

Depression is a serious case that most people are experiencing right now. It is a serious case that we must focus on. To overcome it, we must help ourselves to resist it. We must think of happy thoughts or just keep ourselves busy by hanging out with our friends. We must not feel alone and appreciate every little things that we have.

[raperinoa]

Hi, I just wanna ask how to overcome depression? I have a friend and she keeps telling me that she don't to live anymore and that it is better to die, she has lot of problems but she just keep it on her own, she is so depress and i can't find the right words to make her feel better. And also can't a person overcome depression on his/her own?

you cannot unless become her supporter the rest is up to her whether she eager to changes or not, but anything  just don`t works in short time, she needs almost every time support  a person who willingly to guide her to nurture her, when she about to change she will tell you later or sooner
could took up days to month depend with how deep her wound is

may GBU 

[jakehan]

Base on my experience, to overcome depression I would rather stick to the person that makes me happy. A person that will always make you comfortable, that will listen to your problems or make you smile, in that way little by little you can overcome your depression. Today, I have my own family there are the only one makes me to overcome my depression.   

[44_crypto]

Now is the most depressing season (if you are in this part of the world with winter outside of the window). The great problem is the luck of sun. Sounds stupid, isn't? But actually if you will see statistics - people on the north are much more keen to have depression. Try to get some sun, either by going somewhere where you can find it or by buying UV lamp. Once per week, 5 minutes with UV lamps won't bring you cancer and for sure gonna influence on your mood. You can support the process by taking some vitamins (D or D+K). Additionality vit. D helps in bones building.  Beside, you can try some tricks with aromatherapy - citrus smells are very energizing, ginger, pepper and lemon grass oils can help as well:)

[ryanto siyanto]

I think someone who is depressed needs a lot of support. Especially from people closest to either family, girlfriend or best friend. They need people who can give enlightenment.
But most importantly I think those who experience depression must have religious enlightenment. Increase worship and be diligent to attend religious activities. That's an effective move in my opinion.

[PrimeauxETH]

To fight depression it is very important to get into a proper routine. You must keep yourself busy with whatever you like the most.

[anggoro manise]

Overcome depression of the most appropriate was brought themselves to the creator, and pour out our hearts to god, because God, as well as possible helper for his flock of. In addition to that we have to find a flurry so a little forgotten our problems

[logger]

Talk to people, read a good book, watch a movie

[NadiaHel]

Hi, I just wanna ask how to overcome depression? I have a friend and she keeps telling me that she don't to live anymore and that it is better to die, she has lot of problems but she just keep it on her own, she is so depress and i can't find the right words to make her feel better. And also can't a person overcome depression on his/her own?

Depression is a very very serious illness which implies not only psychological issues, but also a decompensation of some kind of hormones and other chemical substances on the brain. We can say depression is one of the most difficult illness.
The first step I should advise to you is just to talk with your friend about shes sick, she has a PHYSICAL illness. The point with depression is everybody looks at it as a mental illness only. And this is not true!!!

I believe this is very useful to understand that something is just bad about your chemical brain composition. It can be treated, you can get better. By a phycological therapy or by a psychiatric one.
The bigger problem related to depression is how society sees that. Just try to explain  to her shes sick, thats all, she needs a doctor. I call myself deppression "the soul cancer"

[Jgatsby]

If you are really a friend whom she can rely on, then prove to her that you will be always there for her, support her and if you can, try to convince her to be check-up by a Psychiatrist after all they're the one who are trained and specialized in helping this types of problems after all this type of sickness is really hard to overcome on our own.

[paulwallyall]

I can't speak specifically to her situation, but I will shed some light on my experiences with depression.

My Dad suffered from depression for most of my childhood. He was good at covering it up, for awhile. As we grew up it started taking a toll on his work and become much more noticeable. I can't say I know how bad it was or what he was thinking at the time, only the remedy that made a big difference in his life.

He moved from rainy Seattle to sunny Arizona. That alone boosted his morale like nothing else. Some people are really affected by the weather, this is known as SAD (seasonal affective disorder).

Each person is different and has different positive triggers. For my Dad, the sun was a good start. For others, anti-depressants, counseling, exercise, meditating or yoga may make a positive difference. Best of luck to your friend, hope she gets the support she needs. 

[panapi3200]

Suffering from depression means more than just dealing with a bad week or even a bad month. Depression is a weakening condition that can make it impossible for you to enjoy your daily existence. If you are plagued with feelings of overwhelming sadness, loneliness, worthlessness, and cannot imagine that things will get any better, then you may be suffering from depression. To overcome depression, you must need to:
Look for support from people who make you feel safe and cared for.
Make face-time a priority.
Try to keep up with social activities even if you don’t feel like it.
Aim for eight hours of sleep.
Keep stress in check.
Spend some time in nature
List what you like about yourself
Read a good book
Watch a funny movie or TV show
Take a long, hot bath
Take care of a few small tasks
Play with a pet
Talk to friends or family face-to-face
Listen to music and
Do something spontaneous.

[patarfweefwee]

Hi, I just wanna ask how to overcome depression? I have a friend and she keeps telling me that she don't to live anymore and that it is better to die, she has lot of problems but she just keep it on her own, she is so depress and i can't find the right words to make her feel better. And also can't a person overcome depression on his/her own?

I've never felt depression, the closest i got to depression is that I'm really very sad. We should not take depression lightly and anyone reaching out should be commended and given a helping hand. Such a way to help them is to direct them to a professional. Don't think that you could help by yourself because we are not properly equipped to do such. I've seen people try to talk to someone who is depressed and it became worse and ended up dying.

[Lhanjhong]

To overcome depression you need to talk to somebody that you feel comfortable and you can trust,or a family member that you can lean on tell them all what inside your mind and what you feel so that you can release all the feelings you have.

[Jexjatto]

Do something you really love to do, You and i both know there is some certain fulfillment that comes with doing what you really know how to do best .. Get involved with it .. 

[Sithara007]

Do something you really love to do, You and i both know there is some certain fulfillment that comes with doing what you really know how to do best .. Get involved with it .. 

Yeah... this is what I do, when I face such situations. My first choice would be to meet my friends and lighten my mood by partying with them. But their availability will be a concern. If they are not available, then I will have to keep myself engaged, doing something which I love. Usually, I listen to music or watch sports. Gardening is another activity which helps me to forget things which I don't want to remember.

[Seva Roi]

Depression is a condition where the existence of a mental stress due to a problem, not a lot of people ending tragically due to depression,
so to avoid depression is to try to do things wisely and according to the portion, do not be too push ..
if we already feel depressed the thing is to get closer to God, and share with the people closest to find a solution..

[loaddebitcard]

Hi, I just wanna ask how to overcome depression? I have a friend and she keeps telling me that she don't to live anymore and that it is better to die, she has lot of problems but she just keep it on her own, she is so depress and i can't find the right words to make her feel better. And also can't a person overcome depression on his/her own?

Words will not help in this situation. You do not want absolutely nothing in this state, let alone listen to advice and a trivial phrases that do not help. Try to surround your friend by warmth and care. But only she can help herself.

[kobayashifilms]

Depression is hard. I suffered for 5 years in depression. Since now, I feel unimportant and I cry a lot. 

[Soulforged]

Hello,

Depression is not simply feeling sad all of the time, it's important to be aware of this point.

Depression is the lack of motivation to do anything which results in sadness; even something necessary such as showering or something you enjoy.

While their hearts are in the right place, anyone telling you to focus on something you enjoy to battle depression they are missing the point. How can you do anything if you can't get yourself out of bed?

While there may be a small percentage of individuals who can sucsesfully use anti-depression medication to treat genuine chemical imbalances in their brains, more and more evidence is coming out to day that for most people anti-depressives do not help.

The good news is that there's an increasing amount of information out there about solutions which really work and can help people turn their life around. Here are some suggestions on what to read/watch.

Finally - please, please, please consider going to see a therapist. A one to one, talk therapist. If you don't have any funds or can't afford it then check for any local charities who will likely be able to assist.

Understand Depression - https://youtu.be/-eBUcBfkVCo
Anti Depressants - https://youtu.be/2hUltqHaGTA
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13282-7
Listen to everything on self knowledge, depression and self-help by Stefan Molyneux or Jordan Peterson.