Natural Depression fix

[AriSmyelin]

Has anyone that finally accepted they may have depression found a more "natural" way to help them out of a funk. Natural because I don't want to have to do the whole "taper down" if I get off of the med I can just stop taking it. I am already on 20 freaking meds. And I don't mean "natural" in the sense of "go outside and lay in the sun or go hiking or find a hobby."

[Sandydemop]

Hi AriSmyelin I think you are talking about alternative/complemtary therapies, right?

[AriSmyelin in reply to Sandydemop]

I think so? I guess something that I can turn to when it hits. For instance I am not always feeling that way. But sometimes it hits so hard and I mostly wanted something to help those times. However, there are times when the cause of the depression can make me feel depressed or sad/hurt/whatever emotion for much longer periods of time.

[Sandydemop in reply to AriSmyelin]

hey AriSmyelin I wish i had a good solution for you. I have not found any one thing that works for me. I am just living with it. Individual and group Therapy helps, friends, writing poems helps. taking Omega 3s, coQ-10, acupuncture and exercise. However that's what I do. If you're feeling suicidal, these will not be enough. Please see a professional asap.

[AriSmyelin in reply to Sandydemop]

Not suicidal at all. I promise. I think I was having a down day and felt comfortable enough to ask the group. I also greatly appreciate that you said you didn't find ONE thing that helps. And you found what works for you. I usually get. "Do this...." "Try this, it will help." Funny thing is, the people that say that are the ones telling me I need therapy when I never asked or said anything. Or when I finally did (but left out the depression thing) I was told I needed therapy....I was talking to a social worker/therapist in a group. Okay, yup I'm done. Lol

[Sandydemop]

glad you are feeling better. sense of humor is crucial.

[AriSmyelin]

Most the time it's hard for me to not laugh at MS or life in general. But there are times that eventually it wares me down for a bit that I am just tired or need to as I once heard Jim Carrey put it "Take a break from me/character that I am depressed or have a deep rest."