Quote Originally Posted by Fan o KmK
hey guys.
if anyone has battled depression or high stress levels, what are some easy ways to deal with these problems. ive heard things like doing educational things, going for walks, doing something nice for someone else for no reason etc. what are some of your guys' personal experiences and what seems to work.
I am bi-polar and suffer from both depression and anxiety. The #1 thing you can do to help yourself is to talk to someone about it. A doctor, or counciller, your parents perhaps. I use to see a doc. once a week and he would listen to everything I had to say. Negative and positive.

Do things that you enjoy. The worst thing about depression is doing nothing. If you do that, your mind wanders and you start thinking bad thoughts. So do something that you enjoy.

For me, I come on here and talk to people. Some people here are just hilarious and can bring any sad person up. I go bike riding, play video games, draw, read mags., watch movies, kickbox. Lots of stuff. You need to find a creative outlet. For some it may be skateboarding, or hanging out with friends.

I use to take Effexor for my depression, but am now off of it for almost a year. I better myself as a person. I quit drinking and drugs, except cannabis, I have lost some weight and I feel much better about myself, mentally and phisically.

I still take Zyprexa for my anxiety though, but I hope to come off that someday too.

If depression is bothering your everyday life though, I really suggest a doctor. You may have a chemical imbalance and can only be treated with certain medication.

Good luck.