How do you minimize general anxiety/depression.

gromnomnom · 2018-04-14T21:39:57+00:00

Meditation. HIIT / cardio Weightlifting Diet Proper sleep routine - I use Zma nightly Counselling/therapy L theanine for anxiety Ashwaghanda for anxiety NAC for depression Niacin for both Vitamin d3 Nofap St. John’s wort 5htp

Iwannachokekatie · 2018-04-14T21:30:25+00:00

Keep yourself busy. Best way to not be depressed.

redd_reality · 2018-04-15T01:42:16+00:00

Anxiety and depression are physiological tools your unconscious kind uses to communicate to you that something that you're doing is wrong or the environment you're in is threatening.

You gotta find out who you are, what your passions are and then commit your life to that. If you do this successfully and fully commit to your new found purpose, you will have no chronic anxiety or depression.

If you meditate and journal and be very honest with yourself, you will eventually root out what you need to do. Have the courage to either fix what is wrong or pursue what is right for you.

Your reward, if successfully carried out will be peace of mind, clarity, energy, and contentment.

leCuri123456 · 2018-04-14T21:36:08+00:00

I am sort-of "analytical", like you are. I will give you the advice I still don't want to accept myself, but I know is the truth.

There is a lot of contradictory information here, and that is because some people just philosophize about different topics without having actually experienced them. What you have to do is read the side-bar and go out with just that information and practice. That information is verified, which is why it is in the sidebar.

Relating to your depression, there is no magic cure besides anti-depressants, maybe. You have to wait for it to pass (which it will) and to speed that up, you need to exercise. I was depressed for around 3 months (not as much as others, but it was like hell) and one month of gym got me back on track.

Regarding your anxiety, what you have to do is meditate. People say to try to think of the worst case scenario and such, but as that didn't work well for me I just practiced clearing my mind. I am able to pretty much clear my mind of thoughts trough meditation. You should try it.

This is all information I have to offer from my own experience. Hopefully you find it useful.

Good luck on your journey :D

JerryMullin1978 · 2018-04-14T22:14:04+00:00

CBT and mediation. I write and then meditate. It’s my version of happy hour.

cl3537 · 2018-04-15T00:43:31+00:00

No, Anxiety/Depression is psychological when you don't believe you can change the situation that you are in.

Rollo_Mayhem3 · 2018-04-15T00:49:27+00:00

what's the quote, men are not disturbed by things, but by the views which they take of them (Epictetus)

You start by identifying the stimlus for the anxiety, then change your perspective on that stimulus. Approach anxiety becomes a challenge that you enjoy rather than find anxiety provoking

throwinghthisoneaway · 2018-04-15T02:24:53+00:00

If youre obsessed with combatting anxiety and depression youre gonna get anxiety and depression. Try to completely stop actively trying to combat it and just take everything youve learned so far and implement it. Do that for two weeks and youll probably just forget all about it

Morphs_ · 2018-04-15T06:06:08+00:00

Nofap. Stop watching porn. That stuff makes you anxious.

Leesabutt · 2018-04-15T07:40:18+00:00

Kelly McGonigal’s book “the will power initiative” talks about what The neurologists saw when they observed the brains of people while they were meditating. meditation has a powerful effect on chemistry and brain activity, to a great degree in under three minutes of meditation.

TarzanBJesus · 2018-04-14T22:40:33+00:00

What i found really helpfull was going to the gym and lift. I'm a med student so i'm under pressure most of the time. Consequently i felt pretty shitty. After going to the gym for some time, i started feeling better and just lifting heavy weights in general reduces my stress. Finally i think the most important thing os to keep yourself busy. The more i stay idle, the more i start overthinking small daily problems and that brings you down real fast.

rayrayray1234 · 2018-04-14T23:34:04+00:00

Honestly for me i just accepted that there is nothing i can do. Even if im at work or at the gym its still there and will probably always be there. I would go to the doctor, check for any chemical or hormonal imbalance, any vitamins deficiencies.

[deleted] · 2018-04-14T23:57:32+00:00

Lift, meditate, read, take cold showers, get decent sleep, lift.

inhiarashi · 2018-04-15T01:11:09+00:00

Lifting really makes you feel great in a bunch of ways. Just commit to it and resolve that your emotions are not the determinate factors for your motivation.

You are not doing anything to be happy, you are striving to be as sharp and effective as possible to make your life as simple and easy as possible no matter what the situation.

Get to that can't fuck with me point as short a path as possible.

seekere · 2018-04-15T01:33:10+00:00

It depends if you have legit GAD/MDD or other legit disorders. I would recommend talking to your PCP and potentially seeing a therapist (shop around to find someone you like if so). And keep busy! All these little BS nootropics mostly are not evidence based and if you have legit issues deal with them now.

Yoasted · 2018-04-15T02:45:04+00:00

Lifting is fucking huge. Keeping busy is very important. Probably not what you want to hear but you can look into /r/phenibut . Makes me confident, elevates mood, eliminates anxiety, and increases social fluidity. I learn from it and bring it into sobriety.

SoulRedemption · 2018-04-15T09:59:25+00:00

To clarify, are you depressed or taking steps to not fall into it?

Title	How do you minimize general anxiety/depression.
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Date	April 14, 2018 8:45 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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