Depression and Native Life

**bahnisiain** · 01-08-2006, 03:15 PM

i am wander if any one else has depression and what you did for it?

i have had depression since i was a child. the ony thing that worked for me was St John's Wort. i had an allergy of sort to a lot of the meds for depression, which made treating mine difficult. i had gotten a hold of some flower remedies for depression. i use Rescure Remedy for some pouts.

**WocusWoman** · 01-08-2006, 09:38 PM

I pray and meditate alot, it really helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed with life's issues. I also have stayed clear of alcohol, drugs and cigs for over 17 years now, and that really took alot of my problems away. Occasionally I feel blue, but always keep in mind the creator is always with me, and I'm not suffering alone. I have to be very careful on what I ingest because I have had some bad reactions with different things, so I try to avoid taking things.

**bahnisiain** · 01-08-2006, 10:55 PM

i meditate too. i have a low sensitivity to alcohol and an allergy to wine, so i steer clear of the stuff. also because i have asthma, i don't smoke.

Pathfinder · 01-10-2006, 12:06 AM

Just remember, depression is a medical diagnosis. It's not evil, or sign of weakness, it's just an embalance in the brain that these days is far more easy to correct than in the past. Medicines should be taken on a regular basis not just when your feeling blue. I've dealt with depression since I was a child. Besides prayer and meditation, physical activity is also good. It helps create endorphines and seratonin, a natural brain produced mood elevator.

I've taken up beadwork and it seems to keep me in balance. Just touching the beads, creating something pretty, and looking at the nice colors boosts my mood. I try also to get out into nature and see the trees, birds, etc.

Hope this helps, didn't mean to be too preachy, I've just been down this road for a long time.

**bahnisiain** · 01-10-2006, 10:17 AM

not preachy at all. i do beadwork also a few other crafts too. i find i need to go outside, take a woalk on the beach or in a near by preserve, even going to a bookstore and reading anything, just being near people helps.

there are folks out there that feel that someone with depression or any other mental thing going on is not fully human and/or not worth knowing.

laineymel · 03-13-2006, 02:19 PM

I do hope you won't mind my input. It's my day off and I am struggling through what must be depression. There are good days and bad days, but for me I've realized what may be the cause. We all know that being alone for long periods of time can be rather unhealthy. Being unable to communicate with anyone usually leads to talking to yourself without even realizing you are doing more than most.

There has been much loss in my life for the last several years and coping with one thing after another is never easy. Surrounding myself around people has usually helped because it leaves little time to sit alone and think about things you can't change in life.

I used to be very outgoing, positive and free, but I think I've allowed others to get in my way and push me in directions I did not need to go. Although I've tried to make the best out of bad situations, you can help but get angry or frustrated because of where you are in life and where you hoped to be.

So now I find myself alone too often, unhappy with my work because it's not rewarding enough to me. When I scrolled down to read the message and it mentioned depression, well it caught my eye. I understand what it's all about and reaching out is a good thing. Trying to manage things on your own sometimes doesn't work and we all need to extend our hands and hope someone will extend theirs and hold on for a while.

I force myself to get out of the house when I feel myself giving into the depression of the moment. I'll go to a place where children are running and playing because it is there that you see what true happiness and freedom is. We were all there once and it's then I begin to remind myself what made me happy, what makes me happy and what I need to do to continue to be happy.

Being an adult is not all that fun so children help to keep that inner child alive in me and then I'm able to focus on what really is important. Friends and family are vital to us all and so I hope that you are able to surround yourself around those who are able to extend their hands if only for a moment.

My best wishes to you and continue to go on walks, remember something that made you happy as a child and perhaps pursue that one thing that brought you joy.

A smile, a hug and much positive energy to you.

Take care

debbieyd · 03-13-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Pathfinder

Just remember, depression is a medical diagnosis. It's not evil, or sign of weakness, it's just an embalance in the brain that these days is far more easy to correct than in the past. Medicines should be taken on a regular basis not just when your feeling blue. I've dealt with depression since I was a child. Besides prayer and meditation, physical activity is also good. It helps create endorphines and seratonin, a natural brain produced mood elevator.

I've taken up beadwork and it seems to keep me in balance. Just touching the beads, creating something pretty, and looking at the nice colors boosts my mood. I try also to get out into nature and see the trees, birds, etc.

Hope this helps, didn't mean to be too preachy, I've just been down this road for a long time.

I haven't beaded in a long time, too much BINGO!

**bahnisiain** · 03-13-2006, 05:29 PM

i haven't played bingo in the longest. i am now having good days and less of the bad. i know i am affected by the lack of sun, we are now heading into spring and getting more sunlight.

debbieyd · 03-13-2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bahnisiain

i haven't played bingo in the longest. i am now having good days and less of the bad. i know i am affected by the lack of sun, we are now heading into spring and getting more sunlight.

when the days are short, I get depressed and try to light up the house with candles!!!

**badmaninc** · 03-25-2006, 03:20 AM

Sometimes it helps to just get over your fear of not hurting peoples feelings and say what is on your mind. I don't mean be ignorant but if somebody you know or anybody is treating you bad, then let them know. You can avoid making yourself all tense.

**bahnisiain** · 03-25-2006, 05:19 PM

i have a few candles going during the evening, and day sometimes. I have a dufusser for essential oils. i found that lavender and orange work wonders for me.

SDSIOUXGIRL · 03-25-2006, 07:01 PM

I've been struggling with depression for along time, and I know it isn't easy, or just a phase in your life. I was told I would "grow out of it", but honestly, that has never happened. I have tried using medication (Prozac,Tegretol), but all that seemed to do, was make me gain alot of unwanted weight, and make my depression worse.
The only things that have helped me deal with this disease are:

*Prayer and Meditation- Just lighting some sage, I can feel at peace, while praying.
*Books- I can read about fantasy places, and my brain gets away from everyday problems or worries.
*Writing poetry or in a diary- I can vent, without getting advice from people who have no idea about this disease.
*My Children- We go outside to play basketball, or just go for walks. Just being around them, keeps my depression in check.

Depression is not something you can get rid of, but I hope you find ways, to help you cope with it. I will pray for you, in your struggle against this monster.

**bahnisiain** · 03-25-2006, 07:51 PM

i had taken Tegretol when i was younger for another reason - epilepsy (been seizure free for almost 20 years. i remember i was ok but not myself either.

01-08-2006, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	Depression and Native Life i am wander if any one else has depression and what you did for it? i have had depression since i was a child. the ony thing that worked for me was St John's Wort. i had an allergy of sort to a lot of the meds for depression, which made treating mine difficult. i had gotten a hold of some flower remedies for depression. i use Rescure Remedy for some pouts. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

01-08-2006, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i meditate too. i have a low sensitivity to alcohol and an allergy to wine, so i steer clear of the stuff. also because i have asthma, i don't smoke. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

01-10-2006, 10:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	not preachy at all. i do beadwork also a few other crafts too. i find i need to go outside, take a woalk on the beach or in a near by preserve, even going to a bookstore and reading anything, just being near people helps. there are folks out there that feel that someone with depression or any other mental thing going on is not fully human and/or not worth knowing. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

03-13-2006, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
laineymel Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1	New to this... I do hope you won't mind my input. It's my day off and I am struggling through what must be depression. There are good days and bad days, but for me I've realized what may be the cause. We all know that being alone for long periods of time can be rather unhealthy. Being unable to communicate with anyone usually leads to talking to yourself without even realizing you are doing more than most. There has been much loss in my life for the last several years and coping with one thing after another is never easy. Surrounding myself around people has usually helped because it leaves little time to sit alone and think about things you can't change in life. I used to be very outgoing, positive and free, but I think I've allowed others to get in my way and push me in directions I did not need to go. Although I've tried to make the best out of bad situations, you can help but get angry or frustrated because of where you are in life and where you hoped to be. So now I find myself alone too often, unhappy with my work because it's not rewarding enough to me. When I scrolled down to read the message and it mentioned depression, well it caught my eye. I understand what it's all about and reaching out is a good thing. Trying to manage things on your own sometimes doesn't work and we all need to extend our hands and hope someone will extend theirs and hold on for a while. I force myself to get out of the house when I feel myself giving into the depression of the moment. I'll go to a place where children are running and playing because it is there that you see what true happiness and freedom is. We were all there once and it's then I begin to remind myself what made me happy, what makes me happy and what I need to do to continue to be happy. Being an adult is not all that fun so children help to keep that inner child alive in me and then I'm able to focus on what really is important. Friends and family are vital to us all and so I hope that you are able to surround yourself around those who are able to extend their hands if only for a moment. My best wishes to you and continue to go on walks, remember something that made you happy as a child and perhaps pursue that one thing that brought you joy. A smile, a hug and much positive energy to you. Take care

03-13-2006, 05:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i haven't played bingo in the longest. i am now having good days and less of the bad. i know i am affected by the lack of sun, we are now heading into spring and getting more sunlight. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

01-08-2006, 09:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,727	I pray and meditate alot, it really helps me when I'm feeling overwhelmed with life's issues. I also have stayed clear of alcohol, drugs and cigs for over 17 years now, and that really took alot of my problems away. Occasionally I feel blue, but always keep in mind the creator is always with me, and I'm not suffering alone. I have to be very careful on what I ingest because I have had some bad reactions with different things, so I try to avoid taking things.

01-10-2006, 12:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pathfinder Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 62	Just remember, depression is a medical diagnosis. It's not evil, or sign of weakness, it's just an embalance in the brain that these days is far more easy to correct than in the past. Medicines should be taken on a regular basis not just when your feeling blue. I've dealt with depression since I was a child. Besides prayer and meditation, physical activity is also good. It helps create endorphines and seratonin, a natural brain produced mood elevator. I've taken up beadwork and it seems to keep me in balance. Just touching the beads, creating something pretty, and looking at the nice colors boosts my mood. I try also to get out into nature and see the trees, birds, etc. Hope this helps, didn't mean to be too preachy, I've just been down this road for a long time.

03-25-2006, 03:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
badmaninc PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saanich Tribes, B.C. Posts: 3,024	Sometimes it helps to just get over your fear of not hurting peoples feelings and say what is on your mind. I don't mean be ignorant but if somebody you know or anybody is treating you bad, then let them know. You can avoid making yourself all tense.

03-25-2006, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i have a few candles going during the evening, and day sometimes. I have a dufusser for essential oils. i found that lavender and orange work wonders for me. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

03-25-2006, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
SDSIOUXGIRL R2daJdatBme Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 100	I've been struggling with depression for along time, and I know it isn't easy, or just a phase in your life. I was told I would "grow out of it", but honestly, that has never happened. I have tried using medication (Prozac,Tegretol), but all that seemed to do, was make me gain alot of unwanted weight, and make my depression worse. The only things that have helped me deal with this disease are: Prayer and Meditation- Just lighting some sage, I can feel at peace, while praying. Books- I can read about fantasy places, and my brain gets away from everyday problems or worries. Writing poetry or in a diary- I can vent, without getting advice from people who have no idea about this disease. My Children- We go outside to play basketball, or just go for walks. Just being around them, keeps my depression in check. Depression is not something you can get rid of, but I hope you find ways, to help you cope with it. I will pray for you, in your struggle against this monster. __________________ MITAKU OYASIN LET'S ALL LIVE & LOVE IN PEACE

03-25-2006, 07:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i had taken Tegretol when i was younger for another reason - epilepsy (been seizure free for almost 20 years. i remember i was ok but not myself either. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

03-26-2006, 02:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
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