Ways to Make Depression Worse
I was thinking that there are a lot of blogs and lists out there on how to overcome depression but I do not remember any on how to actually make your depression worse.
The whole reverse psychology thing comes to mind here that or maybe I have finally lost my mind anyway on with the list.
1.
Completely isolate yourself - One of the worse things that you can do is complete cut off all ties with society so your completely alone with your own thoughts.
Wonderful idea and boy does it leave a mark.
2.
Believing the depression is going to go away on its own - This may work with cases of the blues where the person just needs a little bit of time and a Kleenex box to work through it but this will not work with Major Depressive Disorder.
The solution might be medication or therapy or a combination of the two but the second you sit back and wait the illness is going to kick your butt.
3.
Refusing to accept there is a problem - Ever had a car that was making a funny noise up front that you pretended was not there then the next thing you know it your in some garage with the credit card out and tears running down your face? Yep mental illness works the same way.
Push to the side all of those little warning signs instead of catching it early will cost you in the long run.
4.
Taking it on by your self - Facing these demons on your own may seem like the manly thing to do but it is also one of the dumbest.
A major difference in recovery is how strong your support system is and it is okay to reach out asking for help as it may in the end save your life.
Can't tell your friends of your struggle then reach out to the online forums and groups where there are tons of people who understand what you are going through.
5.
Believing medication alone is going to solve your depression issue - This one is bound to piss someone off but at least in my opinion it is true.
Medication is good for making the symptoms have less impact where then you can get the real work done either through a therapist or even on your own through various blogs, websites, groups and the list goes on.
Like I have always said medication makes therapy possible.
Well that is it for me as the game is about to begin.
Just keep in mind depression is a very real life threatening illness but it is also treatable.
The whole reverse psychology thing comes to mind here that or maybe I have finally lost my mind anyway on with the list.
1.
Completely isolate yourself - One of the worse things that you can do is complete cut off all ties with society so your completely alone with your own thoughts.
Wonderful idea and boy does it leave a mark.
2.
Believing the depression is going to go away on its own - This may work with cases of the blues where the person just needs a little bit of time and a Kleenex box to work through it but this will not work with Major Depressive Disorder.
The solution might be medication or therapy or a combination of the two but the second you sit back and wait the illness is going to kick your butt.
3.
Refusing to accept there is a problem - Ever had a car that was making a funny noise up front that you pretended was not there then the next thing you know it your in some garage with the credit card out and tears running down your face? Yep mental illness works the same way.
Push to the side all of those little warning signs instead of catching it early will cost you in the long run.
4.
Taking it on by your self - Facing these demons on your own may seem like the manly thing to do but it is also one of the dumbest.
A major difference in recovery is how strong your support system is and it is okay to reach out asking for help as it may in the end save your life.
Can't tell your friends of your struggle then reach out to the online forums and groups where there are tons of people who understand what you are going through.
5.
Believing medication alone is going to solve your depression issue - This one is bound to piss someone off but at least in my opinion it is true.
Medication is good for making the symptoms have less impact where then you can get the real work done either through a therapist or even on your own through various blogs, websites, groups and the list goes on.
Like I have always said medication makes therapy possible.
Well that is it for me as the game is about to begin.
Just keep in mind depression is a very real life threatening illness but it is also treatable.