Barely woke up and already having a terrible day

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I just woke up, 30 mins in I'm already feeling depressed because I know my mom is stressing herself out about me. But she told me that neither her or my psychologist will help me, and what does that leave me... exactly, no one. I already feel like I'm losing myself and to realize I'm losing people around me sucks

[anonymous0803]

You have me! It sucks to have our parents worry about us but we are trying our best and that is enough. We will be able to overcome this. Maybe we're not losing ourselves but finding a way to make ourselves better. And those people that are being lost along the way may not have been worth our time. The true friends and family will stick by you no matter what. Trust me, I speak from much experience.

[Meeasy]

Maybe she's not talking about abandonment but instead suggesting that we ultimately have to take charge of our own recovery. We are our own experiments and have to take actions that work and avoid behaviors that sabotage. We have to give our minds the best chance to heal by working on things that only we can control. Not her or the doctor

At the lowest points it's difficult to generate motivation but here is a list hese tools I use. These are suggestions that work for me. Your results may vary but there are no negative side effects Only positive side effects Take what u like, leave the rest Good luck

- excercise releases your brains natural anti anxiety/ depessant chemicals. Rigorous enough to get to heavy breathing and blood flow. It can be as simple as jogging in place or climbing stairs

- diet changes. Caffeine and sugar are fuel for anxiety. Processed foods, greasy foods, fried foods and artificial sweeteners work against you. A clean diet can do wonders .

- avoid alcohol, it's a depressant.

- meditation , I use podcasts and YouTube videos to find guided meditations, self hypnosis and inspirational, self affirmation and acceptance. Use the search bar. Get a podcast app

- stay connected, don't isolate. Find forums like this one, recovery programs, church, etc to express your feeling and get feedback

- social connection - Create a free profile at Meetup.com and attend meet ups with others who share similar hobbies and interests.

-Volunteer or support or encourage others is a good practice. doing things for others gets you out of ruminating about yourself. "Don't think less of yourself, think of yourself less"

- attitude of gratitude. As hard as it is, it could always be worse. I make gratitude list to remind myself of my blessings.

- write it down. Keep a journal, dig deep. Write letters to yourself, to god, your resentments, your fears, your inner child etc. be your own therapist. It's cheap

-Acceptance. Sometimes obsessing over anxiety can lead to more anxiety. Try not to try too hard. Google acceptance therapy (ACT ) for anxiety.

- professional therapy or counceling. Although it's cost prohibitive, sometimes it takes a professional to dig up the right questions.

-Avoid news, politics, and all forms of advertisements. They all use fear to control your emotions to generate a reaction.

-Avoid social media. Don't fall into the trap of comparing your insides with other people's outsides.

-Try natural supplements. Use google for tips. I have not received dramatic results but I know people who have.

These tips have no negative side effects. They are worth a try before resorting to drastic measures.

Good luck ✌️

PS- I watch this video when I need inspiration

youtu.be/xKJxxq74c-8(Not working as expected?)

[Smackinmackin in reply to Meeasy]

I just read your tools and I find them very helpful. I'm experiencing depression right now. I started a new medication 10 days ago and I'm still struggling. Your tips give me things I can work on while I wait for a "lift" from my depression.

[Hidden in reply to Meeasy]

Thank you