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What are some ways to deal with depression without medication?

I know I have been suffering from depression, but I do not have insurance and cannot afford a doctor's visit or medication. I do have a lot of support from family and friends...but behind closed doors i feel numb and very low...I have 5 children and my fiance is overseas in Iraq. We are planning on getting married when he returns, and then I will have insurance, but between now and then how do I cope? I'm so used to putting on a face, and pretending that everything is ok..and everyone is always telling me how strong I am when the whole time I am crying inside...any tips on how to cope with life in general???

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1. Exercise! is the way to chear up,it liberates some sustances in your brain that makes you feel emotionally better. Also you should try to do some funny activities with your children. And volunteer is some activity usually helps alota, so you dont have too much time to be sad about your situation but instead think about other people's situation and help them.
2. part of depression is letting negative thought take control of you and believing in them, and letting them control your life. One tip is to start regognizing these thought patterns and stopping them before they spiral out of control. If you're starting to feel bad or something happens that makes you feel bad do not let those thought get any worse and try to think about something else. Good luck..
3. Church. Seek a counselor, as they are free. Even if you are not religious, having someone to pray with, and discuss life's issues with really helps. Also, contact the base. You may be able to talk with their chaplin. They have family support groups that are there to help with the families that are left behind when their loved ones are deployed. Hug your kids and ask them about their day. Usually they have more important things going on at school...that you are in a position to help them with. You will feel better just by helping them.
4. Go to your local church and talk to the pastor. Find a hobby sometimes doing for others in need helps us to feel better. I am a retired military wife so I know some of your feelings. First you need to understand you can't take care of others until you take care of you.Call your boyfriends Ombudsman see if there are any groups through his company that helps deal with your concerns. Listen to people around you see if there is anything you can help them with and just keep busy don't sit and think to much sometimes that is not always a good thing to do.
5. There are many ways to deal with depression naturally. One of them being meditation. Meditation is basically where you sit quietly for some time and breath deeply. You try to clear your mind of all thoughts. It is hard to do, you may have an especially hard time with 5 children around. But you must find some time to be by yourself. When I meditate, I find it hard to really clear my mind, so instead, I concentrate on something positive and relaxing (a warm beach, a clear sky, etc.) You can also just lie down and listen to soothing music. The main point is to have just a few minutes that you are not thinking about things that bother you or make you sad. There are also herbal supplements that you can take to help. I would suggest looking into that online. There are plenty of sites that can give you good information. And a lot of these things you can buy at your local pharmacy and they are not too expensive (cheaper than a prescription anyway) I myself take vitamin B-6 to boost my immune system and my energy level. It also supports the generation of seratonin and other chemicals in your brain that help you feel happy. But always get as much information as possible. These remedies are not regulated by the FDA and while most are harmless, if you have a medical condition, there are some you may not be able to take. I hope this helps. Just remember, keep talking about it, and always stay positive. You are strong, but it's alright to be vulnerable. Thats the nature of human beings.
6. Increased light if more prone in winter. St. Johns wort, exercise. watch simple sugars. carbs in diet. no drugs cigs or alcohol. meditation. do things you enjoy time for you. Good friends, counselors, and 5 htp available at any vitamin shoppe.