Home Remedies for Depression?

[TheLordOfChaos201]

Just out of interest, does anyone have any family home remedies for depression?

Those old catchy ideas of 'a tea spoon of sugar makes the medicine go down' but only instead, 'a little bit of Absinthe(hard liquor) makes the blues go away'

My family is roughly a mix of English, German and Chinese blood, we don't really have much in the way of fighting depression besides ignoring that it's actually a thing. Perhaps you guys know something I don't,"Hivers are so cherry all the time it's making me sick"

 

[chobibo]

Making yourself occupied with something might help... might or might not.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

Making yourself occupied with something might help... might or might not.

I don't really have time... work... but I do have hobbies if that is what you are asking

 

[chobibo]

I meant both, keeping yourself occupied will eat all your time so that you won't have any spare time to think about your problems. One starts to enter the 'state of depression' when one rides the 'deep thought' train.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

I meant both, keeping yourself occupied will eat all your time so that you won't have any spare time to think about your problems. One starts to enter the 'state of depression' when one rides the 'deep thought' train.

or when you have barely any time to think at all and instead feel like a zombie 24/7

That makes me feel depressed all the time!

and frankly you are just pissing me off by thinking otherwise

 

[chobibo]

Well that worked for me and I don't really know you much so I have no motivation nor intention to piss you off, that's probably a result of the 'state of depression' so I understand why you took offense and I won't reply with a vengeful comment. Still, sorry that my method doesn't work for you.

 

[Murlocologist]

Pornography.

 

[San]

Try finding the more depressed ones then help them with their trouble.

 

[Deleted member 219079]

Pick up a hobby.

Take another perspective to the issue.

Find new friends.

Is it a lack of something? Sozializing = socialize more, activities = do more things, health = change lifestyle etc.

Or just use google ffs

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

Try finding the more depressed ones then help them with their trouble.

Funny I actually used to do that when I was younger, seeing how rubbish other peoples lives are really make you feel happy. Still it's difficult finding someone who is hopelessly screwed when you're back from work looking for a depressed person other than you in the last remaining 4 hours of your day

Pornography.

Pornography just reminds one of how hopelessly screwed the world is, that people can watch a women/man strip themselves of dignity in order to gain a pockets change of money

Pick up a hobby.

Take another perspective to the issue.

Find new friends.

Is it a lack of something? Sozializing = socialize more, activities = do more things, health = change lifestyle etc.

Or just use google ffs

It's hard to take another respective when you don't know what is making you depressed.
Simply that I am sad, I don't like being sad, how do I stop being like this.
Last month I achieved a minny life goal, I managed to provide my educational programs to a school. my program was put onto over 30 different computers and I watched for about an hour as the kids enjoyed and played them.

Did I feel accomplished in the least... no.

It makes me wonder if hard work is worth anything at all, I thought after those 3 years of making my program that I would feel some great ecstasy on achieving that goal.

If I can achieve happiness through drug sex and alcohol then why do it any other way

 

[Deleted member 219079]

You don't have to know the cause. Cause resulted in the current issue, I meant taking another perspective in the ongoing situation.

Edit: What is this anti-porn movement by you? Sexuality should excite you and it is one of the natural sources of dopamine. Human males lack baculum, they have to be excited in order to fertilize female. Besides, you know that women invest so much more in reproduction? All that's asked from you is to get excited for like 15 minutes and your part is done.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

You don't have to know the cause. Cause resulted in the current issue, I meant taking another perspective in the ongoing situation.

Edit: What is this anti-porn movement by you? Sexuality should excite you and it is one of the natural sources of dopamine. Human males lack baculum, they have to be excited in order to fertilize female. Besides, you know that women invest so much more in reproduction? All that's asked from you is to get excited for like 15 minutes and your part is done.

That my sadness will eventually kill me or make me stronger?

Thanks... or it could weaken me over the ages until I give into depression and finally bleed out upon another failed attempt gone wrong

 

[Deleted member 219079]

What do you mean eventually? You think time will heal depression? What if I told you that you are the same instance of you even after a month, only with newer cells.

What do you mean kill you? You're killing yourself there buddy, depression happens inside your mind.

What do you mean make you stronger? Ultimately it just makes you less efficient (even if it wouldn't decrease your life span, you would've still been less efficient during the condition).

Edit: I'm just re-quoting my message here, it still matches my opinion on the matter:

Pick up a hobby.

Take another perspective to the issue.

Find new friends.

Is it a lack of something? Sozializing = socialize more, activities = do more things, health = change lifestyle etc.

Or just use google ffs

 

[Roland]

Weaving parachute rope (Paracords) will be a great help to relieve your depression, But if you've literally given up on it I'd SUGGEST That you make a Uni-Knot + Prusik knot on the end of the rope on top of the ceiling.

 

[San]

 

[Zwiebelchen]

Why are you guys still answering to LoadOfChaos threads? This guy is an obvious troll who diagnoses himself with WebMD and thinks he has 99% of sicknesses known to mankind.

@TheLordOfChaos201: As someone who has friends that are actually diagnosed with real depression, let me tell you this: Stop the bullshit!

Weaving parachute rope (Paracords) will be a great help to relieve your depression, But if you've literally given up on it I'd SUGGEST That you make a Uni-Knot + Prusik knot on the end of the rope on top of the ceiling.

 

[chobibo]

Because I am a sick fuck.

 

[chobibo]

Or at least an infraction for being insulted for having been insulted in one of his threads that screams for attention (attention whoring?).

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

ouch...but ok... banned for a few months might do me a little good

 

[chobibo]

@Shar Dundred: too extreme bro, I'd rather give him a hentai manga and let him fap away his depression.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

Stop blaspheming and start reevaluating your postings.

I do not understand what you are trying to say......

hmm...nope, still doesn't make sense to me

 

[Deleted member 219079]

I've said stuff way worse than this guy and he's the troll here?

Depression is nothing to joke with. If he has one he should address it.

 

[chobibo]

He's not addressing it. He's making it worse by posting here and getting his pussy slammed by raging users. He seems to ignore some suggestions, mostly arguing why it is irrelevant, which I think ticks of some people.

 

[Edge45]

People who actually spends most of their time thinking every actions they do, get depressed quickly, or someone who uses their mind too much.
But hell depression won't last, just convince yourself, or I guess if not, just watch some movies or do pastimes, give yourself a break or relax.
I for one get depressed quickly because I use too much of my mind, or someone who has their own world. But to remove such nuisance, I just relax, watch shows and also p*rn (although doesn't affect me much), go do some different kinds of shitts and stuffs.

 

[Zwiebelchen]

People who actually spends most of their time thinking every actions they do, get depressed quickly, or someone who uses their mind too much.
But hell depression won't last, just convince yourself, or I guess if not, just watch some movies or do pastimes, give yourself a break or relax.
I for one get depressed quickly because I use too much of my mind, or someone who has their own world. But to remove such nuisance, I just relax, watch shows and also p*rn (although doesn't affect me much), go do some different kinds of shitts and stuffs.

This is not how you deal with depression. At all. Depression is not "I feel depressed". Depression is a metabolic desease. It's not something you can work around by doing the stuff you like or just relaxing. If anything, relaxing (and specifically overly long sleep) can often make it worse, as the constant lack of dopamine and adrenaline will make you enter the state of lethargy much easier.

You treat depression by a combination of medication and therapy.
If you or someone you know truly feels that they might got a depression, then go see a doctor. This is not something that can be dealt with by just good will. It's a metabolic desease. You need medication just like you would need insulin when you have diabetes.

Here is, however, how you tell attention whores and people with an actual depression apart:
People diagnosed with depression don't run around telling everyone about their depression. In fact, people diagnosed with depression will almost always try to hide their sickness in front of everyone else, as they don't want people to worry about them.
And most of all, they will never ask for "good advice". Why? Because they get that from fucking everywhere and everyone, most of the time unasked for. And it's actually making it worse when people tell you what to do or what not to do or that you need to keep it together and the usual crap. If you happen to know a person that actually has a depression, the best you can do is tell them that they matter and that they are important to you (unless that is not the case... in that case, just shut up and mind your own business). And for christ's sake, keep good advice for yourself. Depression hates good advice. And that's btw why this thread makes me so angry.

 

[Edge45]

Works most of the time for me. Its just a matter of tricking your mind, but that will lead just to some fantasy. Whatever though.

And for christ's sake, keep good advice for yourself. Depression hates good advice.

If you're actually referring to me, then I'm just merely giving what I could give just as the thread name implies.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

People who actually spends most of their time thinking every actions they do, get depressed quickly, or someone who uses their mind too much.
But hell depression won't last, just convince yourself, or I guess if not, just watch some movies or do pastimes, give yourself a break or relax.
I for one get depressed quickly because I use too much of my mind, or someone who has their own world. But to remove such nuisance, I just relax, watch shows and also p*rn (although doesn't affect me much), go do some different kinds of shitts and stuffs.

All good advice, minus the porn. I guess each to their own. I just notice my depression slips in an out of existence, the one minute I can't see why I keep on going and the next I don't know how I ever considered ending this perfect life. Just wrenching really.

My advice I guess, would be to ignore there is a problem until it goes away on it's own... not brilliant advice I know, but I guess that's why I'm not asking me

Thanks for your inpute =)

This is not how you deal with depression. At all. Depression is not "I feel depressed". Depression is a metabolic desease. It's not something you can work around by doing the stuff you like or just relaxing. If anything, relaxing (and specifically overly long sleep) can often make it worse, as the constant lack of dopamine and adrenaline will make you enter the state of lethargy much easier.

You treat depression by a combination of medication and therapy.
If you or someone you know truly feels that they might got a depression, then go see a doctor. This is not something that can be dealt with by just good will. It's a metabolic desease. You need medication just like you would need insulin when you have diabetes.

Here is, however, how you tell attention whores and people with an actual depression apart:
People diagnosed with depression don't run around telling everyone about their depression. In fact, people diagnosed with depression will almost always try to hide their sickness in front of everyone else, as they don't want people to worry about them.
And most of all, they will never ask for "good advice". Why? Because they get that from fucking everywhere and everyone, most of the time unasked for. And it's actually making it worse when people tell you what to do or what not to do or that you need to keep it together and the usual crap. If you happen to know a person that actually has a depression, the best you can do is tell them that they matter and that they are important to you (unless that is not the case... in that case, just shut up and mind your own business). And for christ's sake, keep good advice for yourself. Depression hates good advice. And that's btw why this thread makes me so angry.

If medication and therapy is the only solution, than a large percentage of the world is fucked. Did you not hear the part where I said my family consists of Chinese, German and English blood? They don't see it as a real problem, heck even if I went to a doctor I would probably dismiss him as only after my wallet. We have had suicides in our family due to depression, but it is always dismissed as

'He must have went mad'

My brother clearly has depression as well but my parents response to him say he isn't feeling very well(he wasn't sick) was to say he is too old to be feeling sad.

If you are wondering, 'What kind of.....', consider this. My family is heavily British, 'keep a stiff upper lip' and all that. My grand parents still go on about how modern children whine too much about the bombings in the UK because in their days they had to work in the war effort at age 10 and below putting sand bags over napalm while Britain was being bombed.

If I had a box of pills I would have taken them long ago, but I don't, so instead I'm asking for home remedies

 

[Zwiebelchen]

I want to be honest: I'm not sure if you are a troll or just plain retarded.

If you're actually referring to me, then I'm just merely giving what I could give just as the thread name implies.

This wasn't about you. I just used that quote as the basis for my statement. Sorry for the confusion.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

I want to be honest: I'm not sure if you are a troll or just plain retarded

if I was a troll I would be pestering you guys constantly.... which I guess I have, but not a troll

so I guess I must just be retarded =(

 

[San]

1 rep = 1 pray

 

[Nowow]

I can't believe no one has suggested that yet: puppies!

But seriously now, getting a pet can do you wonders. It is not only a constant occupation, you also find someone that will love you almost unconditionally and will show that always. I know quite a few people which that idea works for them.

(And on a semi-related note: http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=66916)

 

[SA Dashie]

Find a local games community with people you can somewhat relate to (either sports, video game, card game, whatev'...).
Find some other hobby you enjoy and wanna do over and over on your own. Not one you think you can be good at but end up leaving and coming back to every couple of months.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

I can't believe no one has suggested that yet: puppies!

But seriously now, getting a pet can do you wonders. It is not only a constant occupation, you also find someone that will love you almost unconditionally and will show that always. I know quite a few people which that idea works for them.

(And on a semi-related note: http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=66916)

Not to make this thread all about me, which I see I have a habit of doing as I see every comment as a personal message to me, but!

I have two dogs and I feel they kind of have the opposite effect.
Feed me Feed me Feed me
All I think in the morning is how selfish my pets are. They wake me up when I'm trying to sleep in on the only day off I get from work. They jump on me(mud) in the morning when I feed them when I'm trying to get ready for work. When ever I open the door they just want food from me. Trying to play fetch with them doesn't work anymore, food drives their every desire

But with that said I know of a few people who say pets help, great suggestion
Puppies are the way to go, just kill them when they are no longer cute or else the drug substitute will have the opposite effect

Find a local games community with people you can somewhat relate to (either sports, video game, card game, whatev'...).
Find some other hobby you enjoy and wanna do over and over on your own. Not one you think you can be good at but end up leaving and coming back to every couple of months.

I used to do sword fighting. I enjoyed the game for about a year but it used to drive me mad that there was no body to talk to about it. The people at our club kept changing so I couldn't really talk to them. The closest thing I got to it was talking to a bunch of guys in the shower about how cold the water is. I eventually quite sword fighting because they developed rules that turned the sport into a computer game. Adding lives, and ranks that affect how many hits you can sustain. Really ridiculous ideas that made the sport feel constricted and out of flow with reality. I played the game because it could be used to fight and learn how to fight in real life, not to simulate how fighting with a sword is in a mock game

Still with that said. Sports are a great way to make friends and inspire ideas, ideas and friends that can lead to happyness

 

[SA Dashie]

I used to do sword fighting. I enjoyed the game for about a year but it used to drive me mad that there was no body to talk to about it. The people at our club kept changing so I couldn't really talk to them. The closest thing I got to it was talking to a bunch of guys in the shower about how cold the water is. I eventually quite sword fighting because they developed rules that turned the sport into a computer game. Adding lives, and ranks that affect how many hits you can sustain. Really ridiculous ideas that made the sport feel constricted and out of flow with reality. I played the game because it could be used to fight and learn how to fight in real life, not to simulate how fighting with a sword is in a mock game

Still with that said. Sports are a great way to make friends and inspire ideas, ideas and friends that can lead to happyness

Finding a good community can be hard.
You've not only got to have people appreciate and value you for being around, you've also got to feel like the community your in you want to help develop and see value in yourself.
You can always leave and try something else whenever you want though, just remember.

Kinda depends on how large the community is too.
If there are very thew people, you can risk not getting along with those people, although can be easier to have some sort of bond with.
With a larger community you can have the same positive effect, although can be more intimidating if you don't have much social skills.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

Finding a good community can be hard.
You've not only got to have people appreciate and value you for being around, you've also got to feel like the community your in you want to help develop and see value in yourself.
You can always leave and try something else whenever you want though, just remember.

Kinda depends on how large the community is too.
If there are very thew people, you can risk not getting along with those people, although can be easier to have some sort of bond with.
With a larger community you can have the same positive effect, although can be more intimidating if you don't have much social skills.

And the fact that I bopped most of them on the head when fighting

I guess that is true for all sports, you are going to unintentionally offend someone during play. All you can do is apologise and bop them again is they refuse to accept your apology. The problem with sword fighting may have even been that it isn't a team sport.

You are fighting for your survival and no one else. meaning at the end of the day all the people you are playing against are your enemies, even if it's just a simulation of an enemy it still sticks with you when you loose to them.

I guess if you are going to find a community to support you in a common understanding, Find a game or hobby that doesn't include bopping and is a little more team orientated

 

[SA Dashie]

And the fact that I bopped most of them on the head when fighting

I guess that is true for all sports, you are going to unintentionally offend someone during play. All you can do is apologise and bop them again is they refuse to accept your apology. The problem with sword fighting may have even been that it isn't a team sport.

You are fighting for your survival and no one else. meaning at the end of the day all the people you are playing against are your enemies, even if it's just a simulation of an enemy it still sticks with you when you loose to them.

I guess if you are going to find a community to support you in a common understanding, Find a game or hobby that doesn't include bopping and is a little more team orientated

1v1 oriented games can be supported by the community.
You can help point out tips and tricks to the opponents you face and people you want to learn from.
Ask questions. Plenty of them and spread your knowledge. Spreading your knowledge will help you socially and will help you have a more confident understanding.
You helping others IS helping yourself. Communicating often can lead you to being less predictable by your opponents.

Don't worry about apologizing to much. It can show weakness, if anything being a bit rude can help yourself and your reputation.

 

[TheLordOfChaos201]

1v1 oriented games can be supported by the community.
You can help point out tips and tricks to the opponents you face and people you want to learn from.
Ask questions. Plenty of them and spread your knowledge. Spreading your knowledge will help you socially and will help you have a more confident understanding.
You helping others IS helping yourself. Communicating often can lead you to being less predictable by your opponents.

Don't worry about apologizing to much. It can show weakness, if anything being a bit rude can help yourself and your reputation.

Interesting you say that about apologising... recently I learnt swearing actually has a function is a social setting. Again you can over do it just like apologising but swearing is very important to receiving the proper amount of respect. If someone says something in claim that you were ignorant of the fact, even though you for-mentioned that as a problem, and it is determined that that person is deliberately trying to throw you off. Swearing them both corrects their assault on your character and turns them into less of a dick.

I guess since you mentioned it, apologising isn't always the right thing to do... Rather like you said, I should tell them 'You know I bopped you, it's because you fight with your neck out. Next time keep it in and I'll have a harder time trying to hit you'

Thanks again =)

 

[SA Dashie]

Glad to help.