Natural ways to deal with depression?

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Hi everyone, so I have come to the conclusion that i have become depressed. I am normally the person who helps other people gives advice and can usually manage my problems on my own but I find myself in the reverse role this time. I recently noticed how lonely I am. I never go out, I don't have a single friend  and my sibling attends a university while I'm stuck at community college, and working two jobs. I have tried to just vent to my sibling but she is usually out doing things. Sorry-little rant there. Basically I'm wondering if there are natural ways you ladies have battled depression? I don't really feel like contacting my doctor or admitting this to my parents, as I live with them. Anything will help, thank you.

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You can't just diagnose yourself with depression 😒 there's a huge difference between having depression and being sad cause there's shit happening in your life. Go to a doctor and get a diagnoses. They won't put you on meds straight away they'll try things like exercise, meditation ect. First

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This is what I have done for many years now and it always helps. Get an empty Jar or a beautiful decorative jar whatever's you like fill it with happy, funny notes and memories when you are sad/upset/down read the notes. It really helps me

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Hey Tess, 
Even if you don't feel like taking to a doctor or telling your parents, I can tell you that it's probably for the best that you do. Dealing with depression or other mental illnesses is super hard without professional help, and if left untreated it can potentially put your life in danger. A psychologist can teach you coping skills and excersises which can help. They can also give you a proper diagnosis for your illness, just so you can understand your emotions better (I thought I had depression for a couple years, but it turns out that it was PTSD from a traumatic childhood event). Even just telling people on eve is a brave step to letting people know that you don't feel well, so that you can get help xxo

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As someone who has clinical depression, a few questions:  Do you not enjoy things that you used to anymore?  Have your sleeping/eating habits changed?  Have other people commented that you are not acting like yourself?

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I'm pretty young so I don't have a lot of advice aha but I was horribly depressed and I felt THE SAME way you feel like, like lonely if you ever need to talk we could like rant to each other but what helps me is remembering that life goes on and a bad day is okay but also going out and doing stuff like running or hikes anything really and it sound dumb but what helps me is listening to uplifting music (right now I'm listening to hollaback girl by Gwen stefani ahah) just keep your chin up it gets better!! If nothing helps and you really don't feel better talking to a doctor would be good or maybe considering a therapist

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Hello, Tess 
I am currently in college as well in the middle of nowhere. Things are different here from my hometown. I have one friend and that is my boyfriend. I realized that learning to entertain myself is very beneficial. Talking to a counselor about it helps as well. For the most part it is normal.💚

Natural ways to deal with depression?

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