Deep depressive episodes? Real talk

Sankdamoney · 2023-03-15T01:36:00+00:00

Start with getting your Vitamins D and B and iron levels checked (and a complete blood cell count). If those are low, it’s easy to supplement and bring them up. My iron and vitamin d were low and it really affected every aspect of my life. If your physical health is ok, you might need to see a mental health professional to deal with depression.

Armchair678 · 2023-03-15T00:36:32+00:00

Gotta find your personal reasons why you want to wake up everyday and make it happen. All of ours are different. Maybe it’s spiritual. Maybe it’s you want a fulfilling relationship or job or friendships. Maybe people depend on you to be your best self.

jenna_grows · 2023-03-15T06:45:22+00:00

I feel like this some days.

If the days turn to weeks to months, it’s time for therapy and potentially meds because that’s full on depression (and maybe other things too).

It may be hard to accept that this is an issue with which you have to deal especially if you know yourself as positive, joyful, etc. - but remember that an athlete with a flu is still an athlete. They will go back to performing like an athlete again once they go to the doctor, get their meds and beat their flu.

You’ve just got brain flu ♡

BasuraIncognito · 2023-03-15T11:20:00+00:00

Gratitude journal, exercise, deep breathing, a good cry in the shower, vitamins and supplements, a drive blasting feel good music, a day of beauty-cut, color, mani/pedi and massage

Jenneapolis · 2023-03-15T16:17:06+00:00

Movement outside is always the first step for me. After I get into that routine (only takes me 2 or 3 consecutive days of a nice outdoor walk even if I’m forcing myself), all the other good habits fall into place naturally. I eat healthier after my walks, skin glows more, energy and confidence increase.

Jazzlike-Emu-9235 · 2023-03-15T03:06:44+00:00

You have to get to root cause. Is it due to a medical thing like vitamin deficiencies like someone mentioned. Is it stress? Uncertainty? Do you have a depression diagnosis and need to talk to a therapist and doctor about a treatment plan?

I haven't dealt with depression for years and I just sort of "grew out of it" for lack of better words. It's so cheesy but journaling prompts like "what is 3 things you're thankful that your body does for you" or "what do you want to accomplish today". It forced me to actually stop and think about what I'm feeling and it let me write it out instead of keeping it all inside. Getting it out simply helped me wrap my head around everything. It made me reframe how I view myself when I was forced to find things I like about myself. Its also important that when you do those exercises to keep in mind any answer you give is acceptable. If the only thing you want to accomplish today is eating one meal that's ok. Not all of our days can we be go-getters.

90sbabyyy · 2023-03-15T13:42:20+00:00

I find that enhancing my physical appearance always makes me feel better emotionally. Take a nice long shower, exfoliate and shave, put makeup on, and leave the house. Go get your nails or hair done, get a facial or a massage. Grab a coffee. Buy a book. Self care always makes me feel so much better. I wish meditation or journaling alone could help me as much as spending money on myself does…. But oh well.🙃

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Title: Deep depressive episodes? Real talk

Full text: Whenever you’re in a deep depressive episode, how do you get out of it? Lately, I’ve felt like less than a woman because of it. I used to be a workout fanatic, used to have great eating habits, always felt awake & alert with great motivation. But I came to a stump, in 2019… I felt more mentally & physically exhausted, I stopped taking care of my personal hygiene as much, stopped going out as much, I used to adore going to get my nails & hair done and I stopped doing that. I tried convincing myself that it’s just a “phase” and to snap out of it. RedPillWomen, if you could give me some advice what would it be?

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womanoftheapocalypse · 2023-03-15T01:41:01+00:00

Go to the doctor or naturopath and get some blood work done to rule out if it’s a lack of vitamins or whatever. Rule out other physical ailments. If all is good on that front, seek psychological care. Nothing wrong with asking for help understanding what’s going on with mood changes.

buni223 · 2023-03-15T02:25:33+00:00

Have you identified why this happened? I agree with someone else who said you should check your supplements and vitamins if this happened out of thin air. If you’re on BC it might have to do with that too. The most important thing would be to go to therapy if these episodes are truly, deeply depressive. I also think it isn’t productive to feel like less than a woman; you are a woman, as innately valuable as you ever will be, you’re just going through something right now and you have to get to the bottom of it. The harder you are on yourself, the worse it will get.

ArkNemesis00 · 2023-03-15T17:18:45+00:00

Really the only thing that gets me out of a funk is doing one thing today that I don't feel like doing, but I'll be glad tomorrow that it's done. It takes a week or so, but then I'll walk around a house that's cleaner and more organized and I'll just feel lighter.

bot123356678 · 2023-03-16T21:59:47+00:00

I always FORCE myself out of bed, take a long shower, get ready, and put on an outfit that once made me feel great. I then make self go do things I would typically enjoy (nails done, shopping day, massage, facial, etc) and go buy myself something that I’ve wanted. These small acts of kindness and discipline truly are the first foot forward in getting out of these slumps.

Title	Deep depressive episodes? Real talk
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Date	March 14, 2023 11:07 PM UTC (3 years ago)
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