Anyone have experience with depression? ( UK )

listeriosis69 · 2019-05-01T20:04:21+00:00

Was diagnosed with clinical depression at 16. Today I'm 21 and depression free, living my best life. Thought I wouldn't have a future and I wouldn't be alive to see this day. It gets better, it really does. You just have to decide that you want to beat this and keep working to climb out of the hole.

I know sometimes the void seems endless and it feels as if this is all you know and all you'll ever know. Sometimes it can actually be comforting, and I find myself missing it at times because it feels as if it's all I've ever known. But there is a way out, and life is beautiful. Don't be afraid to live

LiveTheTruth321 · 2019-05-01T20:08:48+00:00

Im not in the UK but what helped was lifting weights. No cardio exercise like running or jogging but something that would sort of shock my heart back to normal. I guess it sort of gave me a way to put my focus on something else rather than what I was depressed about. Idk what your feeling but the last time I felt depressed which was about a month ago, I accidently found out that helped that tension that I felt in my chest that I would always feel whenever I was depressed.

You will get through this. Feel free to DM me.

DangZagnut · 2019-05-01T20:05:45+00:00

Go outside, on a hill, on a beach, whatever.

There is an entire planet of people, language, cultures, history, and adventures to explore and experience.

Don’t imprison yourself in the dark with four grey walls.

Tookarn · 2019-05-01T20:26:03+00:00

I was never officially diagnosed but I remember feeling a similar way when I was a teenager, again at university and finally after I quit my high paying job I studied 3 years for and which has now left me in a mountain of debt.

Unfortunatly, there's no quick fix to the way you're feeling. My advice would be to orientate yourself in such a way that gives you some form of purpose. This could be taking up a craft or hobby or just trying new things on an on going basis and doing your best Every time.

It may sound trivial but I have read stories of people that adopted a pet and it was the need to get up walk and feed them that gave them some degree of purpose. Hey whatever turns your crank, man

MrLackland · 2019-05-01T20:45:23+00:00

Yeah, I feel that too. It passes, but then it comes back. It's illogical to care so much and not care at all at the same time, but somehow it happens.

BadWardrobe · 2019-05-01T20:54:59+00:00

I'm in the UK and I do struggle when I think about the future. It's mainly because I've always lacked career focus and I fear being stuck in a dead end job and not being able to retire till 70. Plus getting on the property ladder in the UK is a pipe dream currently.

But it's just fear of the unknown, really. You must try to embrace the present and live the best you can. If I get down about it I go for a hike, or a swim in the sea. Then when I get back I lift some weights. Then I have a couple of beers at the weekend with friends and I feel better. It comes and goes.

Having a long term project where I can build something helps me massively too. Just something to progress towards

boisdevie · 2019-05-01T21:18:56+00:00

I've suffered so I can relate. I got through it and now I'm a listening volunteer with The Samaritans. If it gets too much call them on 116 123. Or if you want a male-centric service try

https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/

If it would help you then direct message me. You are most definitely not alone in this.

Marxist00 · 2019-05-01T21:47:56+00:00

Keep yourself super busy. Gym, write, eat right, sleep well

girlsRtrash · 2019-05-01T21:53:10+00:00

Try kratom

Soycling · 2019-05-01T22:38:38+00:00

I literally almost killed myself yesterday. I know that every time I try to get involved with women it makes go crazy and depressed. They are poison for me but I still end up wanting a gf bad sometimes. Hoping I can find a way through soon.

yooshio · 2019-05-01T20:05:33+00:00

Do you enjoy using your mind, or your hands to create?

Bobby2016b · 2019-05-02T00:16:36+00:00

However bad things are now, in the future they will be different.

At times my life has been bad, but the bad times pass and my situation improves.

You need to give your life some meaning. Take up a hobby. Join a club. Learn a new skill.

Try to save up money. With money you have more possibilites.

Read a book. Some books kept me completely enthralled.

You don't need to get your validation from men, women, companies etc.

Believe me, things will change eventually.

meeselbon573 · 2019-05-02T03:43:20+00:00

I’ve had lots of periods feeling like that. Hang in there. It gets better.

MethaCat · 2019-05-02T09:32:00+00:00

Doing exercise and trying the "awake" method kind of worked for me (try to go some periods of time without sleeping) so far.

As to what to do with the time in this earth? Nope, not a clue.

TooAwareToCare · 2019-05-02T10:05:32+00:00

Go to the gym

Ludakrit · 2019-05-02T02:38:33+00:00

Things that have helped; Vitamin D [5kUG], Meditating 30m per day, walking 1 hr per day, and eating only meat. I also recommend pursuing either a philosophical or spiritual tradition. [Taoism, Stoicism, Buddhism, Christian Contemplative (Meditation w/ a Christian twist), or Epicureanism.]

I have MDD and other stuff going on, so I'd start with the vitamin D, and walking/meditating. The carnivore stuff can get a bit hardcore, but it's really made an enormous difference in my brain's functioning so, I include it. For more info check out /r/zerocarb

Title	Anyone have experience with depression? ( UK )
Author	TooAwareToCare
Upvotes	26
Comments	47
Date	May 1, 2019 8:00 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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