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Hi everyone. I'm 28, aspie, and lately I've felt down in the dumps. I have suffered from depression in the past and I think it's got me now...I just feel depressed and anxious and feel like I'd be better off dead. I think of what the future holds and I just feel scared and weary. The doctor just upped my medicine so hopefully I'll snap out of it soon. I've just been in a funk since October and I'm tired of it.
what do you do when you feel depressed?

C'mon, please?

When I feel really down, and have all those bad thoughts, all I do is to NOT be around any people, mostly staying in my room, stimming and listening to sad music, sometimes the music gives me some hope.

Eventually it goes away...
I'm sorry I can't be to much help here. If I knew a solution I would have told you, and I would have used it myself :/

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Of course, even though I liked to, I can't stay in my room all the time, so I just have to try to get though the everyday as quick as possible.

In my experience (and I'm only 23), depression is really just a symptom of a lack of friends. In my time so far in college, I countered it by seeking out interesting clubs and meeting ppl there with similar interests. Or if you're an underachiever, you could drink lots of beer.

I think you have to build a base. I was depressed for like 10 years. About 5 years ago I started to change. I gave up drink and drugs. That made my head a bit clearer, I only drink on vacation and at christmas time now. I got out of the circle of friends who just did the same stuff every week. I found some new hobbies. Went to the doctor and got diagnosed after misery at work. I have a new job now that suits me a lot more. I'm always active. Try and give myself stuff to look forward to. And goals to achieve. I do stuff that gives me self worth, like helping others, voluntary work etc.

Maybe doing some of that can help you, but everyone is different. Is there anything particular thats depressing you? I know sometimes things can just feel empty. Is there stuff in your life that you're very unhappy with?

I'm sorry that you are feeling depressed. Hopefully you can be happy soon. I've been suffering from depression for over 14 years, and even longer for anxiety. Depression is no fun, in fact right now I'm having a mixed episode. Manic and depressed at the same time, the most dangerous episode you can have. I have reasons for feeling both ways. Is there anything that set off your depression? If you are feeling suicidal in any way shape or form, go to the hospital ASAP. Last week I was kind of suicidal because of my mom's health. She developed MRSA which is a deadly disease, you usually get it in hospitals. I predicted that her back was going to get infected because the day before surgery I had a dream, or should I say nightmare. What is weird is my episode started in October of last year as well, but I have been deteriorating since then. My hallucinations have been getting worse. The voices aren't that bad, maybe a few times a day at most. The visuals are far more than that and same with the tactile. Yay, how fun. Not!

I hesitated to respond because I don't know that I am qualified. It isn't that I have not looked into the abyss, but I've always been able to look away. I have been blessed to not know chronic depression first hand. I have seen friends deal with it, some more effectively than others. It is good that you are taking it seriously.

I find that helping others is the quickest way to stop thinking about myself. The trick is to find a way to offer help that is wanted. When I was younger I did not always manage that very well and I can attest that there are few things more miserable than attempting to help some one who does not want your help. Established charities are a safe bet. Food banks can almost always use some help. There is an organization where I live that helps older people with shopping and going to the doctor and such. Animal rescues can usually use an extra hand.

Thanks all. Everything was fine until October, when I found out my youngest sister was depressed. I started worrying about her a whole lot. I don't know if that's what set it off. I should be happy and excited; I'm going to school for what I like to do. But lately I don't even feel like drawing. And I haven't had my period in months.
I just keep feeling that I'd be better off dead. I don't mean to, I just do. Maybe I won't be really at peace until I'm dead.
I won't do anything about it though. I just want to be well again.
I spent the weekend with my family because that helps me feel better.