What got you through a time of serious depression?

Feel like, as you get older you find more productive ways to get through depression. I've had various levels of depression and each one had a its own solution. Hope I'm not spamming this forum with my comments :(. I accidently posted a comment twice and didn't know how to delete it :(.

Thanks Neo, Time should help clear most of it, but one aspect that's been reoccurring for me that hasn't gone away. It's not the sole reason for my depression, but definitely a factor, and that's loneliness. There are temporary quick-fixes I can do for that. I just feel it more when there's multiple sources. Right now it has to do with work making me miss the good days outside, school finals, problems on facebook, and loneliness. I've also never had a shoulder to cry on, so that also might be long overdue. *shrugs*

I was bullied. But not just name calling. My locker was trashed everyday. Shoved during passing period, tripped in the hallway, and people spitting in my lunch. Dealing with it, is just one step. Anime has always been my escape. Music helps as well. But honestly, you have to accept that it's happening and learn to let go. You can accept it, or isolate yourself block the pain. I had to leave my highschool, because I had situations where I had "kill yourself" on each of my school books in sharpie. You just have to live for today. Live like its you're last. I could of gave up, but I ignored it. I found this site. :)

That sounds horrible!! Hopefully this site will bring you a positive experience and you can chat with tons of people about Anime, which is always a plus haha.

It wasn't fun, but it made me who I am today. It taught me to always be kind, and never judge. I always look at the bright side. :)

Throughout 6th - 8th grade I was an outcast...not the kind who hangs out with their outcast clique. I was practically alone amongst my peers and most teachers. Music, oddly enough Eminem specifically, lifted my spirits to keep going back day after day. Kinda still does. I don't anywhere without my Radiohead these days.

I would have to say I have been through a depression ever since 4th grade to 9th grade. I wasn't as depressed because I had my family and neighborhood friends but soon as the beginning of eighth grade started I became depressed and got into a lot of trouble. Ninth grade was the worst I got beat up and between 8th grade and 9th grade I contemplated suicide because I felt as if I was going no where but then I found exercise and tennis it helped me cope with everything and take my mind off of school and people. I was able to lose 40 lbs so right now i'm not overweight like I used to be. But i'm glad to be out of highschool and start my new life and go to college.