How do you deal

[MattisonCrider]

I have depression and anxiety super bad. I am not good with dealing with it. What are some things you guys to do deal with yours?

[Hidden]

Doing something for others works for me. I think it helps because it's a selfless act, which means I'm not thinking about myself with my depression. Instead, I'm thinking about others.

[a_work_in_progress]

I understand how hard it is to deal with. When I get a anxiety attack I tried to change my thinking to good thoughts. I try to avoid whatever it is that could be triggering my anxiety Otherwise it’s a spiral down words. I usually check this app to assure myself that I am not alone and to seek support. I just started a medication and I’m looking for a good therapist in my area. I hope you can find some peace soon

[Sober2007]

Hi Mattison, for the anxiety I keep practicing deep breathing exercises with an app I came across called Pacifica. And I try to relax and remind myself that it will pass in time. For the depression, I'm working on learning how to identify negative thought patterns (cognitive distortions) with a lot of help from my therapist. She has me keeping a log of what's going on when I find myself feeling depressed. The writing is helping some.

[dukenu]

exercise, watch what you eat (clean up your diet) and meditate/pray

[asanders1203]

I just recently started watching motivational videos daily and it’s been helping a lot .

[Gillyflower18]

Meditation. I use Headspace and several by Michael Sealey. It helps. Also Claire Weeks books.

[Blue1962]

I try to get out of the house. I don't drive so it's hard at times. It seems to help me some.

[marheart]

Go to YouTube.com. Use head set to listen to free guided meditations. Rest in bed or couch or your comfort zone. Ideally AM and bedtime.

I fight going to do it. In the end it does help to calm me down. Recommend daily to keep the momentum going.

[gutierrezk67]

I pray a lot. That is really the only thing that helps get me through it. The more you worry the worse it gets. Fear is a sign if weakness and it's hard not to worry when we are going through these anxiety attacks. They use to be debilitating for me 10 years ago but after 3 different cardiology appointments I finally realized that my heart is good it was all in my head. I still struggle but I get through them easier then I use to. Always here if you need to talk.