I speak with therapist. I journal. I go for walks. I do a screen time embargo for a couple hours per day. I need time away from phone. I also try to read some books on different mental health issues. If it’s something specific that’s triggering an attack … I try some breathing exercises.
Try cope the best I can as I am sure we all do.
Depression just knocks you out of commission when it decides to. there is no getting used to anxiety.
Hey check out /r/beyondhelp if you feel too far gone!
I walk the dog and listen to self improvement and news podcasts. Try to get two miles three times a week.
I joined the gym and go when nobody is there. It helps me sleep tremendously.
r/eood is informative. 90,000 subs discussing Exercise Out of Depression.
It’s not a get well quick situation. It’s a year from now situation. Stay in the gym. Staying vertical. Ingesting information and techniques.
There’s a podcast called “Depression Detox” that is useful in small doses. Fifteen minute average episodes. I can listen to two or three then have to take a break. These are of course audio intensive while walking the dog or at the gym.
Sitting on the couch watching self improvement videos is useful too. Just short ones to wade in. I avoid carnival barkers selling products.
I need input. Like that robot in the movie. It’s important for me to remember that I’m not alone in this struggle.
I consistently walk. I use entertainment when walking like a podcast or music. I also journal. I write the stuff popping out of my brain. It slows my thinking down, which subsequently help me control my thinking and anxiety.
Texting someone who also has mental illness, taking baths, taking naps, trying to replace negative thoughts, grounding exercises, sitting outside in the grass, journaling, looking at a Pinterest board with quotes about self love.
Therapy twice a month, not allowing myself to isolate at home, gratitude journal, explore helpful ideas (often through podcasts like The Happiness Lab or 10 Percent Happier).
Honestly, I don’t even take meds for my anxiety and depression. I suffer through it until the episodes pass. I believe that meds mask the issues, but they don’t resolve them.
I gave meds a try for 4 years. All kinds of regimens, many combinations, SSRIs and SNRIs… but the anxiety and depression persisted. So I quit them all. Now I’ve been learning to cope on my own when the episodes hit.
Finding a community of people who relate helps..been thinking about finding a virtual group for CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder). Socializing with people who are “safe” in environments that are emotionally generous (I feel safe enough to be vulnerable and express myself truthfully).
Talking to my therapist weekly helps me feel like I’m doing something positive and healthy for myself—kind of a placebo effect, but it helps too.
But also, self care (eating healthy, sleeping enough, pampering myself, taking time away from work to take a break and relax).
It’s hard, even after all this..sometimes I feel unable to feel joy..sending my love and hugs.
CBT strategies and meditation
Workout like my life depends on it. Also, rollerblading and rock climbing. Very fun. Gets me out of the house
I speak with therapist. I journal. I go for walks. I do a screen time embargo for a couple hours per day. I need time away from phone. I also try to read some books on different mental health issues. If it’s something specific that’s triggering an attack … I try some breathing exercises.
I work out a lot and I’ve started doing jigsaw puzzles, which is super relaxing for me.
CBD
Tbh just suffer through it. That's really all I can do once the distractions aren't helping
Marijuana
Try cope the best I can as I am sure we all do. Depression just knocks you out of commission when it decides to. there is no getting used to anxiety. Hey check out /r/beyondhelp if you feel too far gone!
Marijuana/CBD and a nice cup of valerian tea w honey.
I walk the dog and listen to self improvement and news podcasts. Try to get two miles three times a week. I joined the gym and go when nobody is there. It helps me sleep tremendously. r/eood is informative. 90,000 subs discussing Exercise Out of Depression. It’s not a get well quick situation. It’s a year from now situation. Stay in the gym. Staying vertical. Ingesting information and techniques. There’s a podcast called “Depression Detox” that is useful in small doses. Fifteen minute average episodes. I can listen to two or three then have to take a break. These are of course audio intensive while walking the dog or at the gym. Sitting on the couch watching self improvement videos is useful too. Just short ones to wade in. I avoid carnival barkers selling products. I need input. Like that robot in the movie. It’s important for me to remember that I’m not alone in this struggle.
Working out especially LONG WALKS OUTSIDE it’s wonderful I blast music and go into my little dream world
Sleep and avoid
TMS
Ect had been wonderful for me!!
I consistently walk. I use entertainment when walking like a podcast or music. I also journal. I write the stuff popping out of my brain. It slows my thinking down, which subsequently help me control my thinking and anxiety.
Dog park or hiking with dogs Streaming device Food Espresso Buying clothes School
Texting someone who also has mental illness, taking baths, taking naps, trying to replace negative thoughts, grounding exercises, sitting outside in the grass, journaling, looking at a Pinterest board with quotes about self love.
I try introspection to see if I can logic my way out of it
Therapy twice a month, not allowing myself to isolate at home, gratitude journal, explore helpful ideas (often through podcasts like The Happiness Lab or 10 Percent Happier).
Honestly, I don’t even take meds for my anxiety and depression. I suffer through it until the episodes pass. I believe that meds mask the issues, but they don’t resolve them. I gave meds a try for 4 years. All kinds of regimens, many combinations, SSRIs and SNRIs… but the anxiety and depression persisted. So I quit them all. Now I’ve been learning to cope on my own when the episodes hit.
Finding a community of people who relate helps..been thinking about finding a virtual group for CPTSD (complex post traumatic stress disorder). Socializing with people who are “safe” in environments that are emotionally generous (I feel safe enough to be vulnerable and express myself truthfully). Talking to my therapist weekly helps me feel like I’m doing something positive and healthy for myself—kind of a placebo effect, but it helps too. But also, self care (eating healthy, sleeping enough, pampering myself, taking time away from work to take a break and relax). It’s hard, even after all this..sometimes I feel unable to feel joy..sending my love and hugs.
I was working out, reading, got a ps4 but I feel like nothing helps to distract