Depression and self improvement

luna_kuma · 2020-01-07T03:28:37+00:00

I used it as creative fuel. There is something very therapeutic about crafting beautiful things from ugly things.

randomgirlimok · 2020-01-07T03:03:31+00:00

I haven’t. Tried some anti depressants, did not work. About to start another kind. The only thing that helps is my cat.

2020-01-07T04:07:40+00:00

Buddhism, extreme exercise goals, time with friends. And time. A lot of time.

2020-01-07T01:35:44+00:00

I’ve been going thru pretty severe depression since I moved out of my ex’s house last June, it’s finally eased up the last couple months. It really sucks that it hit me so hard. I was dang near suicidal and had to be put on meds. The severity came from the breakup and a combo of quite a few crappy things that have happened in the past 3-4 years, no shame in meds btw. But here are some other things that really helped me that you might try: get outside every day, go for a walk and listen to something uplifting. Make a date with a friend every week. If you can’t get yourself out of the house, (that was me for awhile) make a weekly phone date with someone that knows what is going on with you and is totally ok with you venting about any of it (this is one of the things that helped me the most.) LOTS and LOTS of journaling. I’ve filled up at least ten in the last 6 months. I had to force myself to stop listening to sad music (even tho I love it otherwise 😆)for awhile until I’m feeling better. Just be easy on yourself, let yourself feel your feelings, as much as it sucks. Don’t squash them down. Take this time to learn how to control your emotions and other inner work you might need. Get some beauty treatments done that make you feel good (for me it’s getting my hair and nails done or getting a massage.) Go out and practice flirting where you feel comfortable, for me it’s at work (I’m in guest service so it’s kinda part of the job 😊). Hope this helps and you get feeling better very soon 😘

Haltthemoon · 2020-01-07T06:36:57+00:00

Have you been diagnosed with depression? If so, speak to your doctor and get a good therapist (I'd recommend a psychologist over a counselor). If not officially diagnosed, please see a doctor first.

I had a relationship that ended five years ago. Two months after, I was suicidal. I had to get serious help. It took me years to recover but it wasn't just him. It was other relationships and other personal stuff.

Two things that work for me: medications and cognitive behavior therapy. It depends on the severity of your diagnosed depression. I know people try to avoid talking about medications, but if you are feeling suicidal, you must get help to mitigate that first.

Upper-Jaguar · 2020-01-07T04:15:57+00:00

Not your mother's rules and all the rules (audio version only) and Louise hay audio books. Audio is way more effective than book form

Title	Depression and self improvement
Author	Few_Reputation
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Date	January 6, 2020 7:43 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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