Is there a way of getting through depression without going to a doctor and taking antidepressants?

I believe I'm going through depression, I lost my fiance 1 1/2 yr ago to cancer. It happened during my last semester of college. I decided to finish college, then I found a job right away,& I've been working ever since. I think that everything happened so fast I really didn't have time to realize what I was feeling until now. I've had problems @ work that have made me realize that I can't trust anyone. I have found myself not wanting to do anything, I just want to stay home and sleep or listen to music. i'm also irritable and I find myself crying almost all the time. I finally listened to my aunts and started dating this guy, who ended up breaking my heart. It just made me feel even worse cause now I feel scared on dating again. I have the fear of always being alone. I'm taking the break up very, very personally. I realize i wasnt ready to date and I regret ever dating at all. I tell myself I'm fine, but I'm not. I don't want the antidepressants b/c I don't want to be dependant on th

them. I have been trying to get my focus on other things such as working out. I know that some antidepressants will make you gain weight. I don't want to gain any weight. I don't know what else to do or try. I really need help. I feel so alone. any advice?

Therapy can help tremendously. If you go to a psychologist (not a psychiatrist) they will not try to push pills on you, because they are not licenses to prescribe them.

I completely understand your apprehension to go on medication. It's a serious thing, and a lot of people take it too lightly.

But if you really feel bad, maybe you could try something else. There is something called St. John's Wort, which is a natural supplement. A lot of people find it helps with depression. My boyfriend takes it for moderate depression, and has had a lot of success. You can buy it at any drug store or health food store. Some regular supermarkets even carry it.

If that and therapy fails, and you still feel bad though, don't completely rule out medication. It does help a lot of people. It should be a last resort, but don't deny yourself options.

Best of luck with whatever you choose. Feel better!

Depression can often get worse if untreated. (sorry)

I'm on anti-depresiants and didn't put on any weight at all. I'm not depentant on them- They just helped me out a bit.

There are certainly alternatives to anti-depressiants. I'm no doctor so it's best to see one.

Hi!

If you're clinical depressed, you need to see a therapist.
If you're "depressed" as in very sad, melancholic, no.

I'm just saying this because heaps of people misuse the term depression.
Depression is a disease.

Best wishes

yeah, but its a very long and hard way to do it.
not dealing with your issues just makes them worse.

yea

maybe u should talk to some1 u know will listen to u like ur best friend and i mean i REAL best friend

hi:
Seek profetional care, seems to me that you have being depressed for quite a while. The simple fact that your are asking for help is good, dont wait untill you are so depressed that you will not care any more about yourself. There is no need to feel miserable while there is an open oportunity to get rid of that felling. There is treatment for this condition, the medication is only ment to get you on your right track, Antidepresants are not habit forming and only one increases the weight in 17% of the people.
Cheer up, seek help and get well soon!

i have been diagnosed recently with depression.............

and i did not want to go on anti depressant..........

i have done some research and come to conclusion.........that it is possible to reduce depression without antidepressants......

One of these things are St John's Wort, its a herb, and can be bought in parmachy....you don't need prescription.........there are many details for it on line..........

As well as exercise........

Talk to someone about it, get help, be happy, thats what matters, just enjoy life and try not to worry about little things because its not healthy..your life will get better you just need to wait, everybodys lives are not perfect... But time will change everything.. Change your life around and keep visiting friends and go out because that will make you feel better....DONT stay in your room its NOT healthy...Forget about what went wrong with that guy, dont take anything personally, not every guy out there is an angel, keep looking for the right one...
All the best in your future.....Keep smiling... :)

well take some time to get to know and love yourself. you can't love anyone until you learn to love yourself, and accept the past. get a new hobbie maybe something that you enjoy and make you feel happy. something that will expose you to new people. something that will help you make friends. you dont have to move fast take things slow at your own pace. you can move past this because you are not alone there are people like you out there. i understand that you are scared, but start moving outside of yourself life is hort. find things to make it enjoyable. and dont isolate yourself in your room because in a world so full of life, you will only be alone because you choose to be.