How do you deal with depression?
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daringred_
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nothing, personally, which i know isn't the answer you're looking for, but-
i've tried the whole, "go outside" thing, but going outside just makes me miserable because i get cold and/or sick since walking for too long makes my back hurt, which then causes nausea and headaches. i also struggle to walk without purpose too, so just "taking a walk" doesn't really compute with me either. the "exercise!" advice doesn't work for the same reason. i remember when i originally tried to start jogging a few years ago. i made it around the block and then spent 30 minutes in the bathroom wheezing with awful nausea, a headache and a backache. i had the same reaction after playing a just dance song a year or so ago lol. (i also think i have some sort of breathing disorder, but.) sitting outside in the summer kind of helps for a few minutes, but then i get too bored of just sitting there and feel miserable again lol.
unfortunately "socializing" and the things that come with it, such as hanging out in groups and doing activities like bowling, isn't really viable for me either because i don't work (legally declared incompetent at the moment lol), am not in school anymore and don't attend any clubs or anything. (i have no hobbies, can't get interested in anything, and lack the motivation/energy anyway.) that means there isn't any opportunity to make friends, which i suck at anyway since i'm awkward and have horrible social anxiety. social outings can exhaust me super quickly sometimes though, so i don't know how much it would help regardless. there's a reason i didn't go out much even when i was in school and had friends. i've tried having a healthy diet and regular sleeping pattern for long periods of time -- neither have worked.
basically, i think i'm a lost cause at this point asdfghjk. i'm currently putting my faith in medication (which i'm on, but i need to switch because it's having no effect) and therapy, which i start next week, but i don't think either are going to work, sadly. this is my third type of meds (fourth if you count a dosage change once) and the cbt didn't work when it was in a group at all, so i don't know how much 1x1 is going to help. i feel like scientists should study me just to see what the heck is going on inside lmao. anyway, sorry to be a downer. some of those things that i've mentioned might work for you or others though? could be worth a try.
i've tried the whole, "go outside" thing, but going outside just makes me miserable because i get cold and/or sick since walking for too long makes my back hurt, which then causes nausea and headaches. i also struggle to walk without purpose too, so just "taking a walk" doesn't really compute with me either. the "exercise!" advice doesn't work for the same reason. i remember when i originally tried to start jogging a few years ago. i made it around the block and then spent 30 minutes in the bathroom wheezing with awful nausea, a headache and a backache. i had the same reaction after playing a just dance song a year or so ago lol. (i also think i have some sort of breathing disorder, but.) sitting outside in the summer kind of helps for a few minutes, but then i get too bored of just sitting there and feel miserable again lol.
unfortunately "socializing" and the things that come with it, such as hanging out in groups and doing activities like bowling, isn't really viable for me either because i don't work (legally declared incompetent at the moment lol), am not in school anymore and don't attend any clubs or anything. (i have no hobbies, can't get interested in anything, and lack the motivation/energy anyway.) that means there isn't any opportunity to make friends, which i suck at anyway since i'm awkward and have horrible social anxiety. social outings can exhaust me super quickly sometimes though, so i don't know how much it would help regardless. there's a reason i didn't go out much even when i was in school and had friends. i've tried having a healthy diet and regular sleeping pattern for long periods of time -- neither have worked.
basically, i think i'm a lost cause at this point asdfghjk. i'm currently putting my faith in medication (which i'm on, but i need to switch because it's having no effect) and therapy, which i start next week, but i don't think either are going to work, sadly. this is my third type of meds (fourth if you count a dosage change once) and the cbt didn't work when it was in a group at all, so i don't know how much 1x1 is going to help. i feel like scientists should study me just to see what the heck is going on inside lmao. anyway, sorry to be a downer. some of those things that i've mentioned might work for you or others though? could be worth a try.
Mr_Keroppi
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I never have had depression but I can tell you what I do when I rarely get sad!
I love to take nice walks outside when its sunny.
I like to bake a new recipe or experiment with new ingredients.
I love to draw something new or break out my paint and make a masterpiece.
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I love talking to my grandparents or even just asking my mother to help me feel better.
I talk to my Bunnie Plushy because she is always so kind and listens to me. (If you know you know.)
I indulge in some candy corn or strawberries.
I chat to some friends and they make me feel better.
I play some games like Animal Crossing or Paper Mario.
When its really bad I cry a little bit and tell myself that there is always next time or that you cannot change the past.
And then if its really really bad I get some lemonade and sit in a chair staring outside drinking my lemonade looking at my neighbors backyard tree
. (This has only happened once and I really hope they did not see my staring at that one tree and having a deep thought provoking conversations in my mind for like an hour...)
I go to this forum and read all of the super kind messages people send me
And many more!
I think I handle sadness pretty well! Remember there is always someone there to help you and to stay positive!! I hope one day we van all be friends and make each other feel better
I love to take nice walks outside when its sunny.
I like to bake a new recipe or experiment with new ingredients.
I love to draw something new or break out my paint and make a masterpiece.
🖌🖼I love talking to my grandparents or even just asking my mother to help me feel better.
I talk to my Bunnie Plushy because she is always so kind and listens to me. (If you know you know.)
I indulge in some candy corn or strawberries.
I chat to some friends and they make me feel better.
I play some games like Animal Crossing or Paper Mario.
When its really bad I cry a little bit and tell myself that there is always next time or that you cannot change the past.
And then if its really really bad I get some lemonade and sit in a chair staring outside drinking my lemonade looking at my neighbors backyard tree
. (This has only happened once and I really hope they did not see my staring at that one tree and having a deep thought provoking conversations in my mind for like an hour...)I go to this forum and read all of the super kind messages people send me
And many more!
I think I handle sadness pretty well! Remember there is always someone there to help you and to stay positive!! I hope one day we van all be friends and make each other feel better
I like taking walks outside but only if the weather is nice. I always feel a bit better when I'm surrounded by nature and I'm sure the exercise helps too.
Another thing that helps me sometimes is escaping into a good book or movie or game. Surprisingly, I usually find it's better if the book or movie is sad because then I get emotional and cry and feel better afterwards. For some reason, I can't just cry when I'm depressed, but if I do something else that triggers me to cry, then I can get it out of my system.
Other times, just doing something that requires my attention to get my mind off of things will help, like playing a puzzle game. It's somewhat mindless so it doesn't take a lot of energy for me to get started, but it requires me to focus so I eventually stop thinking about my problems.
Another thing that helps me sometimes is escaping into a good book or movie or game. Surprisingly, I usually find it's better if the book or movie is sad because then I get emotional and cry and feel better afterwards. For some reason, I can't just cry when I'm depressed, but if I do something else that triggers me to cry, then I can get it out of my system.
Other times, just doing something that requires my attention to get my mind off of things will help, like playing a puzzle game. It's somewhat mindless so it doesn't take a lot of energy for me to get started, but it requires me to focus so I eventually stop thinking about my problems.
CylieDanny
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I usually watch positivity and motivational videos on YouTube. This is something I’ve been doing for about four years, so this definitely takes a while. It actually changed my mindset overtime, so much that I think I’m actually a much different person than I was four years ago. I think eliminating the negativity from your life is a good start. I guess the moral is that nothing happens overnight. You have to want to be a more positive person. I’m not saying don’t have bad days, but don’t let the bad days take over your life. I definitely have days where I’m sad and it’s okay to spend a day or so being sad, but the next day I’m back in a positive state. You can choose to let it affect you negatively or cope with it. It’s definitely possible to develop a more positive mindset but it takes time and doesn’t happen overnight. It’s like exercise. It takes time.
The main thing that helps me is talking with people. This may not be the answer you're looking for, but as someone who has dealt with depression on and off for years, it works. I find that talking to friends and other people and letting them know what's going on, and talking with them about it helps. Or even just talking with them about unrelated things. As long as you're talking to a genuine person they'll understand.
Other than that video games and anime helps me, especially anime. I'm not sure where I would be right now without it.
Other than that video games and anime helps me, especially anime. I'm not sure where I would be right now without it.
depression isn’t something i deal with per-say, but is instead something i live with. my default state of mind is depressive, to the point that my depressive episodes aren’t even episodes… they’re my life. i don’t know if that makes any sense lol. anyways, even though my depression is constant and not easily deterred, there are definitely a few things i can do that help me feel slightly better when my depression’s at its worst. i don’t do these things as often as i should because i’m also almost always fatigued and low-energy, but when i can bring myself to do them, they help.
• do self-care tasks. this can include washing and moisturizing my face, brushing my teeth, taking a shower, tidying up my room or what’s on my phone, etc. these probably sound like ridiculously easy tasks to some, but they’re really hard for me to do most days. doing some self-care definitely helps me feel a little better and less gross, though.
• do something i enjoy, such as creating art, reading or writing, listening to music and daydreaming, creating tbt collectible lineups, playing new horizons, watching tv or a movie, taking a nap, spending time with my kitten, browsing tbt or social media, talking with my friends, etc.
• go outside. i can count on two hands how many times i’ve left my house since the pandemic started, and my mental health has suffered because of it. i’ve been trying to correct that lately, though. i don’t go outside for very long as it’s pretty chilly out there, so i normally just go outside and smoke weed for 15-20 minutes or so, but i’ve found that doing that + the alone time that comes with it makes me feel really good.
• do self-care tasks. this can include washing and moisturizing my face, brushing my teeth, taking a shower, tidying up my room or what’s on my phone, etc. these probably sound like ridiculously easy tasks to some, but they’re really hard for me to do most days. doing some self-care definitely helps me feel a little better and less gross, though.
• do something i enjoy, such as creating art, reading or writing, listening to music and daydreaming, creating tbt collectible lineups, playing new horizons, watching tv or a movie, taking a nap, spending time with my kitten, browsing tbt or social media, talking with my friends, etc.
• go outside. i can count on two hands how many times i’ve left my house since the pandemic started, and my mental health has suffered because of it. i’ve been trying to correct that lately, though. i don’t go outside for very long as it’s pretty chilly out there, so i normally just go outside and smoke weed for 15-20 minutes or so, but i’ve found that doing that + the alone time that comes with it makes me feel really good.
VanitasFan26
I'm just a ghost.
I try my hardest not to dwell on the past, but the memories still haunt me. What I do is just put on sad music to help me feel relaxed and I feel a lot better. I try to find things that make laugh such as funny videos on YouTube or from my favorite TV Shows that I liked growing up. I tend to play games to help me get through any bad day moments I'm having. If all doesn't work I tend to talk to my Aunt who is the only member in my family that supports me. She is always there for me whenever I am feeling down about something.
For me I like to identify what’s causing the depression. Which can be a number of things. The usual suspects are seasonal depression I get depressed really easily when it’s darker for longer periods of time. I tried one of those light boxes, but that didn’t help much. The main cure is sun. Real sun. Sometimes my meds need to be adjusted thats self explanatory. Another one I’m terrible about is bottling my feelings I often mask them with humor, but eventually I end up feeling empty and numb. The only cure for that is letting them out somehow. Whenever I’m at my lowest my buns will come sit on both sides and give me love which means a lot to me especially because Sora is too busy for snuggles most of the time. The last cause is usually something that triggered a trauma I try to get through it and it passes. I’d say depression is a part of me, but I manage it most of the time, but it does flair up at those time. I like to binge on things that give me serotonin and I’ll take baths especially because I get a lot of muscle tension.
I like to draw as well because accomplishing something I’m proud of gives me a sense of self that nobody can take from me.
I like to draw as well because accomplishing something I’m proud of gives me a sense of self that nobody can take from me.
Millysaurusrexjr
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Going for a walk + listening to music helps. I also find that if I can manage to get myself to be productive it makes me feel better - especially if I clean. Talking with my husband also helps. If I had a cat I'd bet petting it would make a big difference too but I don't, so
Oh, and watching a comfort show! I personally like The Office (US), Parks and Rec, etc.
Oh, and watching a comfort show! I personally like The Office (US), Parks and Rec, etc.
One thing I like to try to do if I'm in a really bad headspace is first go through the basic needs checklist, because if I'm lacking on one or more of them (and I often am), then it just makes everything else a lot harder to deal with. Plus, the feeling of working towards something and going through the list can help take my mind off the other things bothering me and give me more of a sense of purpose and direction.
So,
-Have i gotten enough sleep?
-Am I hydrated?
-Have I eaten enough, or have I just eaten chocolate for the whole day?
-Have i exercised at all or even seen sunlight/fresh air today?
-Have I spoken to anyone today?
Then, I find its good to try to figure out why you're feeling like that (if there were any particular stressors or just a non-descriptive low mood). I'll try to talk to myself or someone else to try to work through things, because if you can feel like you're making progress that's always helpful. In terms of changing my mood if I'm physically up to it I'll try to do something drastically different to what I've been doing at the time. For example, If I've been sitting at my computer the whole day, I might try to put on some music and go for a walk, sit outside, clean something, read a light-hearted book, draw something, running around screeching, whatever, as long as it gets me away from sitting there with my thoughts caught in a repetitive routine.
Obviously it can be difficult to do some of these things depending on how bad your mental health is, but I always find these basic things helpful as a starting point.
So,
-Have i gotten enough sleep?
-Am I hydrated?
-Have I eaten enough, or have I just eaten chocolate for the whole day?
-Have i exercised at all or even seen sunlight/fresh air today?
-Have I spoken to anyone today?
Then, I find its good to try to figure out why you're feeling like that (if there were any particular stressors or just a non-descriptive low mood). I'll try to talk to myself or someone else to try to work through things, because if you can feel like you're making progress that's always helpful. In terms of changing my mood if I'm physically up to it I'll try to do something drastically different to what I've been doing at the time. For example, If I've been sitting at my computer the whole day, I might try to put on some music and go for a walk, sit outside, clean something, read a light-hearted book, draw something, running around screeching, whatever, as long as it gets me away from sitting there with my thoughts caught in a repetitive routine.
Obviously it can be difficult to do some of these things depending on how bad your mental health is, but I always find these basic things helpful as a starting point.
CrazyMario64
Mr. Apollo 🦅🏳️🌈
I just open up Animal Crossing or i will play some Kirby Super Star
edit: watching America's Funniest Home Videos also helps!
edit: watching America's Funniest Home Videos also helps!
For me, it depends on whether or not I'm also experiencing anxiety.
I think if it's a really bad depression day, I just take that day off from work and lay in bed and sleep. I do my low spoon activities such as washing myself, listening to music, and using nice smelling hand creams.
If I'm also anxious, it's a lot harder to find something that distracts me. Doing easy-to-play games like solitaire or idle games like neko atsume have helped, as has watching a music video or crafting video. Running on the treadmill while watching anime also distracts me enough to make it through the unpleasant thoughts.
I think if it's a really bad depression day, I just take that day off from work and lay in bed and sleep. I do my low spoon activities such as washing myself, listening to music, and using nice smelling hand creams.
If I'm also anxious, it's a lot harder to find something that distracts me. Doing easy-to-play games like solitaire or idle games like neko atsume have helped, as has watching a music video or crafting video. Running on the treadmill while watching anime also distracts me enough to make it through the unpleasant thoughts.
i haven't had to deal with depression for a long while but it recently came prevalent again after i experienced issues at my last job. sincerely, the only things that help me is venting to someone while probably sobbing uncontrollably. like full dry-heaving and shaking and snot running out of my nose.
letting my emotions run its full course is one of the only ways to help me overcome extreme emotions. otherwise, if i'm experiencing something like the demotivated side of depression where you dont really wanna get out of bed or do anything, listening to music and reading something usually helps. opening the windows on a nice day is a great way to boost my mood. i do get seasonal depression which i unfortunately just kinda work through and distract myself, but it's never too severe that i can't get myself to get out of bed.
the real answer is lady gaga's chromatica
letting my emotions run its full course is one of the only ways to help me overcome extreme emotions. otherwise, if i'm experiencing something like the demotivated side of depression where you dont really wanna get out of bed or do anything, listening to music and reading something usually helps. opening the windows on a nice day is a great way to boost my mood. i do get seasonal depression which i unfortunately just kinda work through and distract myself, but it's never too severe that i can't get myself to get out of bed.
the real answer is lady gaga's chromatica
visibleghost
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a high dose mixture of antipsychotics and antidepressants. it is the only thing that has actually worked. three days after i started taking olanzapine i understood what it could be like to not be suicidal for the first time in 8 years.
as for generally feeling down and the less severe depression i experience nowadays and coping with that, i like to shower, go on walks, hang out with my cat, sleep (although this can become maladaptive) and play video games to get my mind off things. i struggle with coping negatively but i try to use more positive or neutral coping methods because oddly enough coping negatively does not make things better.
as for generally feeling down and the less severe depression i experience nowadays and coping with that, i like to shower, go on walks, hang out with my cat, sleep (although this can become maladaptive) and play video games to get my mind off things. i struggle with coping negatively but i try to use more positive or neutral coping methods because oddly enough coping negatively does not make things better.
Dunquixote
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When depressed, I try to do something that I enjoy doing to distract me even if I really don’t feel like it; it doesn’t always help but so far is the best way I’ve found to deal with it. I used to just sleep when depressed, but sleep hasn’t been coming easily and i get intrusive, racing thoughts when just trying to sleep. Looking at artwork and pet pictures helps me a lot some days. Chatting or lurking on discord also sometimes helps.
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