Depressed during quarantine

Standgrounding · 2020-04-24T15:13:22+00:00

Go to the Redpill main page and do the at home workouts. Drink water with lemon in it. Sleep 7 to 9 hours a night but not more then that.

Good luck, it’ll be okay.

319Skew · 2020-04-24T15:01:22+00:00

"Looking at social media "

Stop that shit.

Instead of being upset over what you feel is your lack of options about your social life, start to look for ways to improve yourself.

When I started to feel bad that I couldn't hit up the gym or go to the bar with friends, I started to take up jogging and improved gym like I was in prison.

Instead of being upset that I can't connect with friends, I started to read and write. Research business ideas and ways to make money.

Instead of choosing to embrace depression, you should choose to accept change and opportunities.

DarkRedSpace · 2020-04-24T15:15:47+00:00

Looking at social media and seeing my friend being happy makes me feel more shitty.

As you scroll through Instagram, you will eventually realize it's the same shit but different person. Right now during quarantine, all the girls are posting selfies with butterflies around their head with a plain white background, just another copy of a copy of a copy.

Do you not get tired of seeing the same shit over and over again?

People don't post in social media when they are sad. And when they do post, it's usually to receive attention, it's not like they are truly happy either.

FudgingEgo · 2020-04-24T15:33:21+00:00

If you're not using this golden opportunity of unlimited free time to improve yourself you're making a huge mistake and might regret it.

You won't have another time in your life where you won't have obligations that stop you doing things for this long of a time period.

You could pick up the guitar from scratch, put in hours and hours per day and in a few months be at a level you never thought you could have achieved. Same for learning a language, how to cook, exercise, programming and so much more.

Sitting around looking at social media all day is a total waste of time in general but even more so in this time when no one is doing anything anyway.

Inyox · 2020-04-24T15:21:26+00:00

I’m happy socializing but I’m also happy staying at home, saving money and working on my purpose. I have it easy, I know what is my purpose so I spend all this free time reading books and studying to get me ahead, also saving extra money to put on the stock market feels the same for me as going out partying. Maybe you have it harder, you don’t know your purpose yet, so do the hard thing and try to find your purpose, everything else will fall in place

redditdawg11 · 2020-04-24T14:54:18+00:00

I’m in the same boat brother, I’m a very social person too so I understand the hardship. During this quarantine I lost an LTR, my job and my apartment on top of it. Shits hard.

RealLovance · 2020-04-24T15:36:10+00:00

"It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change."

Embrace this situation. Look for ways on how you can use the quarantine to get out stronger.

maddisser101 · 2020-04-24T15:43:13+00:00

I've been feeling the same way. I have really felt like shit and been checking social media too much which is bad to do even when not in quarantine. It just shows peoples best selves and directly compares it to your shitty current situation which isn't fair by any means.

Don't check social media. It's a trap and is terrible for the human mind, body, and soul. All it does is make you feel like shit. When I deleted it I felt so much more at peace and less pressured to feel like I always have to do something.

Develop 'non-zero' days. Do SOMETHING. ANYTHING. Whether it is walking one mile or reading ten pages in a book. Going all in at once is not sustainable. Work up to something sustainable. You don't always have to balls to the wall productive but doing something that adds value to yourself is better than nothing.

Yesterday I worked out for two hours doing pull ups and squats with my dumb 10-lb dumbbells like a shitty Tae-Bo video. Then I went for a five mile walk. Then I did 1/13 problems of my homework at like 1130 at night. I had to do SOMETHING.

redditdawg11 · 2020-04-24T14:55:16+00:00

Keep your head up

NeverLace · 2020-04-24T20:05:34+00:00

What you should do now: clean your room, kitchen, change cheets, take a shower, brush your teeth.

What you should do this week: create a good sleeping schedule, sleep 8-9 hours. Wake up at 07.00. Make this the new normal!

What you should do this month: Create a workout rutine. Go to the gym or take a jog. Make it a tri-weekly thing. It will feel great. Freedom under responsiblity are the key words here.

AuberyBitoni · 2020-04-24T15:43:24+00:00

Work on your cardio, start how to make cocktails, delete social media. That's the stuff I'm doing in my free time during quarantaine.

cglehosit · 2020-04-24T16:51:25+00:00

Knock it off. Read the sidebar and go outside.

alfred311 · 2020-04-24T15:10:34+00:00

So much things to do, read book, exercise, watch documentary, stop socmed, money heist and all that netflix shit

Krebota · 2020-04-24T15:34:07+00:00

I'm contueing my studies, spending more time on my honors project, getting ready for a board year and try to keep contacts through drinks via vc. Since that means I still have loads of time left, I'm learning how to produce music.

What I'm trying to say with this is that you should find something to keep you busy. Since the entire world is basically paused right now, you can literally learn anything. Go do that hobby you could never develop due to a lack of time.

It's certainly a lot better than self pity.

69swagman · 2020-04-24T16:06:26+00:00

I deleted almost all social media apps a year or so ago. Absolutely no regrets. Scrolling when you’re bored does nothing but fuck with your mental state.

Anyone that really matters is going to call or text you. Who gives a fuck about snapchats or dms. Keep a Facebook and or instagram profile, update once every couple months. Chicks are into stalking you and a lot will use that to bet you. Otherwise, no scrolling and looking at profiles that shit is not worth your time

agjrpsl · 2020-04-24T17:38:16+00:00

What a bunch of whining pussies

2020-04-24T22:09:40+00:00

You need to learn to love being alone for these exact situations.

Since you feel like your "life is not going anywhere", I suggest you take advantage of your quarantine and use this time to learn new skills such as coding, read books, learn an instrument and just generally try to learn as much as you can during your isolation.

There's also nothing stopping you from seeing your friends. There are plenty of apps where you can do group video calls; sure, it's not the same as seeing them in real life, but it's far better than not seeing them at all.

meattornado52 · 2020-04-24T15:06:25+00:00

Fill your time with hobbies or exercise.

MagnumBurrito · 2020-04-24T15:19:00+00:00

Get out into nature if you can

MonkMode2019 · 2020-04-24T17:09:54+00:00

Don't jerk off so much.

kingofclubsmorde · 2020-04-24T17:17:47+00:00

Detox from the cancer called social media and focus on improving your spiritual side.

Let go of your ego, of your mask.

Focus on yourself and not how others see you.

nameyname3 · 2020-04-24T17:21:20+00:00

Extrovert are going to find this period of quarantine especially hard. But it will pass.

diehard1194 · 2020-04-24T17:41:50+00:00

A crisis can be an opportunity as well. For me that means I have time to work on my backyard project and do some physical training which I wouldn’t normally do, learn a musical instrument for the first time and re-read Seneca’s work or any book on economics I enjoy. If you really have nothing to do find purpose in helping others. I know of some professional athletes that went on the front line to help fight the virus and no press talks about them.

btrpb · 2020-04-24T18:09:12+00:00

Social media.

FFS.

You even acknowledge it is making you unhappy. Fucking uninstall that shit from your phone.

myfirsttimecoding · 2020-04-24T18:28:41+00:00

OP enroll into The science of wellbeing Yale course. It’s completely online and free and such high quality information that I actually think it’s life changing.

Any man wishing to better himself should sit through this course. It’s very, very eye opening

gouldrov · 2020-04-24T19:24:03+00:00

i suggest a dopamine detox, work wonders

Rage8150 · 2020-04-24T19:31:30+00:00

Not sure if you realize this but everyone is in the same boat as you. It'll pass soon enough, just keep occupied in the mean time. I highly doubt your friends are having as much fun as you think they are.

ci107 · 2020-04-24T19:33:37+00:00

Started doing Uber eats. It feels good to still be productive. I’m also an extrovert. If you’re into personality types I’m ESTP so super social but learning to be alone without people has been huge for me too

Greek-God-Brody · 2020-04-24T19:43:56+00:00

Recently I was listening to something, and it resonated deeply. It said this: depression comes from not meeting your needs and desires.

So ask yourself: what is it that you need, that you desire in your life? And take action towards that.

lunaluis · 2020-04-24T20:01:46+00:00

Social media posts are the positive highlights of peoples lives.

No one posts on social media the hard work, grueling hours, dedication, and sacrifice it took to get where they are. They just show the good parts.

So why are you looking at it?

soldiertroy · 2020-04-24T20:33:43+00:00

Download an app called Dialup. I’m a social person too and it helps.

2020-04-24T21:37:22+00:00

Go on David Goggins Instagram and scroll through all his videos. Start listening to a new podcast/s, start running, work out more, Learn a new hobby, read, meditate, start art, make music, learn a skill, learn about investment and fill your time, don’t just sit on the couch being a lazy fuck scrolling through reddit all day

redpill_aware · 2020-04-25T01:05:13+00:00

If you're alive, you have nothing to complain about. Especially if you have food.

Mrhobo888 · 2020-04-25T02:11:34+00:00

Keep busy! If you got extra money. Try learning stocks and day trading. It's what gets me up in the morning. Educate yourself, financial freedom.

I hired an Spanish tutor online. Workout, yoga. Pick up an instrument. Go for walks. Call and FaceTime people that are important in your life. Stop looking at the screen. And get busy! Learn how to cook bomb meals! So much delicious recipes online. If you're that bored. You can always deliver food too?

Your phone should be used as a tool. Alot of people are addicted to their phones. Constantly looking at it. Do something about it

muricanwerewolf1 · 2020-04-24T14:58:37+00:00

I’m not happy. Until this bullshit is over I won’t be happy. I plan to hit the ground running and get back into my routine as soon as the cocksuckers in charge stop being worse for us than he virus but until then the only thing that keeps me going is this can’t last forever.

pdiggs1500 · 2020-04-25T01:03:27+00:00

I gave up alcohol. I'm on week two and I feel really good.

Title	Depressed during quarantine
Author	genyeezy
Upvotes	66
Comments	72
Date	April 24, 2020 2:48 PM UTC (6 years ago)
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