Overcoming depression without medication?

I really wanted to overcome this feeling, but i don't want to use medicine as a quick fix. my mom has been taking anti depressants for 12 years, and i don't want to be hooked on a pill like that. is it possible for a person to really overcome depression without having medication? any suggestions?

Hi, yes I managed to do it without conventional antidepressants.

Take a look at the Self Help pages on the site in the sources box to see the methods that I used.

Hope this helps. Source(s): http://www.self-help-mental-health-depre...

GOD is your only answer.........it worked for me you have to seek him..........
try the diet and supplement plan outlined in The Mood Cure. it says:
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I was on meds for three years, and now I'm finally off them. I turned to my spirituality and my faith. I also filled my life with the things that make me happy: violin, singing, dancing, theatre, writing songs, etc. I basically stopped focusing on the fact that I have depression, and focused on the good things in my life. My familiar(my cat) and I became a lot closer, and I am genuinely happy now.

Message me if you want to talk to somebody, ok?
Blessed be.
Yes. By experiencing outcomes in your family first hand gives you motivation to make well-informed decisions. Seek mental health counseling periodically to stay on track because depression is part of your family history. Stay positive and productive and you will be fine. Stay Healthy!!!!