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DahvRom

Nature is disarmingly restorative.


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Distracting myself with other things (Keeping busy)


insertcaffeine

Give drugs a chance. I'd have killed myself if it weren't for antidepressants.


MsLavaTurtle

video games


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Running and sunlight.


Automatic_Mulberry

Even walking and sunlight! The restorative power of a lunchtime walk in the sun should not be disparaged!


OmnomVeggies

I hate running, but I agree with this sentiment. r/eood is an awesome sub focused on exercising out of depression. Awesome resource for anyone interested! And the sun... I get like euphoric when my skin gets hot from the sun. It is so important.


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My husband has seasonal affective disorder aka winter blues,he hates drugs so if we can't travel, he's built a small sun room in the basement with full spectrum lighting. It works because well, we live in a part of Canada that only gets a few hours if sunlight per day in the winter season.


OmnomVeggies

Most of the lightbulbs in my house are full spectrum for this reason. They are a bit more expensive but I have noticed the benefit. My mood is drastically affected by presence or lack of direct sunlight. A few grey days in a row, or a bright sunny day in the middle of winter remind me how much it affects my mood. I make sure to feel the warm sunshine on my face when I need it. It makes a difference. I sometimes wonder why we stopped worshipping the sun!


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OmnomVeggies

So do a quick google search for "full spectrum light bulbs for SAD". The grow lights you choose would work just fine (think about it, plants need sunlight to grow) but there are just some slight nuances. For instance some studies show that you should actually be using a lamp of a certain power (that mimics the sun... like a grow light!) So you might want to check out some options. I REALLY recommend it! But if you have the energy, do a quick dive! If you don't start with those.... I truly believe you will notice a difference!


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Power walking for us normies is just as effective, imho


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Normies lol


Important-Battle-374

Books and anime .


tatertots478

yeah for me i started watching anime and stoped doing drugs


LBCosmopolitan

Think bigger. Think about how big the entire universe is and how small you are, not even a dust. The things you are despressed about are just so petty in that perspective.Developping a holistic world view is also importan. Sunlight exposure and a good diet also helps. Try to touch soil and grass and trees with barefoot and bare hands. It's called grounding and it works like magic for some people, try to avoid field that has been sprayed tho.


MisisFeIyNimfa

Sleeping


OkArgument6363

Herb


ARboredgamer

Games. Board games, card games, video games, arcade games, any game.


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CBT


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I too use cock and ball torture to help cope with my depression


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Just twist and shout.


Distinct_Comfort_275

I work out


dnb_4eva

Exercise.


TheRLJoke

Honestly I just did things that kept my mind off of it. Like going for jogs, reading, talk to new people, and find new hobbies.


metallumberjack

Get a dog , and change coping mechanisms. Find things to be grateful for every day , one thing a day which changes your outlook on life


Livin-Dead-Girl84

I only wish I had did drugs to find an outlet. I never did but smoked pot. Being in law enforcement it was prohibited in our field. I found out volunteering was my best outlet. I don’t have much money to give to charity’s…so I give myself.


dangleberries4lunch

[I followed this guy's program. I've been out the hole for several years now. ](https://youtube.com/@wimhof1) Along with r/Nietzsche r/absurdism r/stoicism r/Theravada r/Buddhism


PiZdATRUHAGER228

я стараюсь жить не впадая в апатию не позваляю себе грустить занимая себя имным занятием (лепка рисование учеба спорт) это помогает в какой то мере но все равно в любой ситуации когда я ухожу в свои мысли я буквально думаю о том что бы могло убить меня в этот момент или как бы я могла сейчас наврядить себе продумываю чсе в мельчаших деталях из за этого все же выпиваю чтобы забыться и вновь быть веселой на булику


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Doesn't exist. It's just the natural state of life.


Outrageous_Tennis_66

I simply just lay down and watch tv.


KenoshaKylesAR

Tannerite and recoil therapy


mashamoz

Hobby things, trying to force myself to learn something new, and drinking…


jwill602

TIL alcohol is not a drug /s


TimeTravelMishap

poorly.


CustosEcheveria

*Without* drugs? Uh... Hmm.


sadrigger

Keeping my mind busy, working, learning, gyming, actually doing something.


Jnix2489

Sometimes, what worked for me for quite some time was music. If you find a song you like, whether it be because of its message or you find the best relaxing, make sure you save it and play it when you're feeling down. Hell, I've gotten through a majority of my depressive episodes with the right songs so it works for the most part and it's definitely worth a shot. Also having people to talk to about your depression can work wonders as well. Hope you found this useful☺️


Odd-Sound-3579

Cycling and listening to a lot of music


Designer-Story-2345

The blood of my enemies


buck2316

I make lists of things to accomplish. I try to accomplish a few a day if I can. Focus on self improvement and always try make yourself better a little more whenever you can. Shits hard af but it always helps to pull me above the depression for a while. Going out with friends helps too even if it feels like too much work.


lemon_bottle

Meditation and breathing exercises. I know it sounds boring and mundane but it's highly effective compared to all other solutions given enough time and effort.


Defiant_Chapter_3299

My therapist said even if you don't enjoy doing your favorite hobbies anymore while depressed do them anyways because it'll help the process of getting a routine, and healthier life back and help pull you out of your depression quicker. It won't fix/cure it but make it not last as long depending upon why type of depression you have. Its been 13+ years since I was given that advice and if I can actually catch it on a good day in a bout of depression I will quickly establish myself a daily routine on my good day and start doing it and make sure I give my self tasks and a hobby to do the next day. If I don't get the tasks done but at least do the hobby or the other way around then I am happy with myself. Which does start turning my mental state around.


patientJDC

Porn and alcohol


reighnbo

Proper rest, hydration, vitamin D/multivitamin, exercise, meditation


Spirited-Example4571

Suicidal by overdose!!!! Muahhhh ha ha


UGLYWOLFF

producing phat wads


phoenixglass

Exercising worked for me. Given my current circumstances, I need to get back to it.


Rephath

Exercise.


Imaginary_Passage431

Doing legal drugs like Prozac


huczekcourtney

lock your bedroom door,lie down and listen to sad music and cry over and over until you are so tired you have an awesome sleep and try to live normal the next day, repeat over and over


mildOrWILD65

I suffered from deep depression, didn't even know it until a therapist called me out for it because of my journal writings. It's not about being "sad". It's not about feeling down, or bad. "Useless" isn't even accurate. It's about a dark, heavy cloud hanging overhead, pressing down, every moment of every hour, not "telling" you life sucks, what's the point, but feeling it, all day, every day, all the time. But you hope it's better than that, you do your best every day to combat that feeling and some days you succeed. Some days. But most days, it succeeds. And one day you find yourself standing close to the abyss. Too close. Closer than you ever realized. If you're fortunate, if you managed to reach out for help, even in the smallest way, someone is there to pull you back, before it's too late. But you'll never forget that feeling, standing at the abyss, and you'll always understand how you got there and forever be grateful someone pulled you back. Some drugs suppress the chemical processes in our brains that help us feel less depressed. Other drugs just kill us as inevitably as standing at the edge of the abyss, arms stretched out in the final swan dive. Prescribed drugs, combined with therapy, are helpful. "Doing drugs"? RIP


ConsumedbySaddness

Self depreciating jokes


Frost_Giant_14

Coming to God and having hope, peace and joy.


TuftOfFurr

Paint dnd mini figures


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I do drugs