I feel depressed what should i do about it?

Join the club: We are in an epidemic of depression. Life is very stressful and not very fair. The challenge is to deal with it in a manner that allows reasonable function. "life sucks - and then we die. In the meantime we must do the best with what we have been given." keep talking about your feelings and allow for lots of venting of feelings. But also do positive and fun things that make you feel good.

Depression: First, assess how down you are -- have you lost interest n the things you used to enjoy doing? Are you sleeping too much or too little? Have your appetite and/or energy changed? If yes on any, see your doctor for a more full evaluation & treatment. You can feel better and enjoy more of your life. On your own you can exercise, eat healthily, connect with friends. If thinking suicide, go to er.

Of course !: Depression is an emotional disturbance usually manifesting as a sad feeling.

Yes- feeling : Depressed has been referred to as feeling blue, low, sad, unhappy. This mood should be differentiated from clinical depression which includes a number of specific sx's. Depressive sx's may include low mood, irritability, anger, ^ or v sleep, change in appetite, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, v energy, v self-esteem, feelings of guilt. V motivation, absence of joy, v concentration, v.

Visit the Dr or E.R.: A person who has suicidal ideations (thoughts or plans), gestures, or attempts needs evaluation and treatment right away. The recommended way to get treatment is to visit an emergency room, by ambulance or by having a companion drive. In the US, the emergency phone number for an ambulance is 911. A person can also find suicide prevention hotline numbers online, for her local area.

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.