Can I Get Over Depression Without Taking Medication? I've been
depressed for a while. It has affected my schoolwork and social
life a lot. How can I get over being depressed without taking
antidepressants? Not everyone who's depressed needs to take
antidepressant medications. There are many other things that can
help. Finding out what's best for you starts with an evaluation
by your doctor or qualified therapist. Talk therapy (a very
common treatment for depression) helps people give words to sad
feelings, talk about their situation, and feel understood.
Therapy also helps people learn how to turn thoughts in a more
positive direction and come up with ways to work out problems.
Don't underestimate the power of seemingly simple actions to
help put your mood back in balance. Get outside. Take a walk.
Play a sport you enjoy. Choose nutritious foods and resist junk
foods. Get a full night's sleep. People who are depressed may
not feel much like being active. But make yourself do it anyway
(ask a friend to exercis