Looking for some advice

Hello, I'd like to know if anyone has advice on how to support yourself through depression? I have had it for ages and my family have never really understood. Now I'm at a point where I have no friends and I feel like no one understands. I think of ending it often but I'm holding off for now as I want to try more things in the hope of getting better. Any advice is appreciated, especially on ways to keep my head above water.

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Hi! I see that you just joined, so welcome😃

I'm sorry you're family doesn't really understand; I know how hard that can be. My dad didn't understand me when I needed it most (my teens).

Please call for help if you ever feel like you will get to that point of ending it.

Advice from me is to engage yourself in things you like doing.

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Hi, thanks for answering I'll try to remember to do things I like x

[c-mac]

I've experienced that some good moderately intense exercise can pick me up as well as medicine can. That said, I also take medicine, which mostly works. I have bipolar disorder II, which is predominantly depression, and I need the medicine. It works for temporary depression as well, and things like therapy and support groups can help you solve problems that might be causing the depression.

Step outside yourself for a moment and pretend you were a doctor looking at you as a patient. What would you recommend?

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Hi, thanks for the answer I think if I were a doctor I'd recommend medication and therapy, so right now I'm trying to make sure I get both :3

[c-mac in reply to Hidden]

You can't go wrong talking to professionals. Keep us posted!

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I will!

[DJB74]

Hello my friend. I can so identify with what you are going through. Heres something I have come to realize, maybe youll think this is a load of manure but nevertheless. We are special. We are strong because we feel, see and understand much more than the majority of people. But what happens is we view our differences as the world does, as strange,, negative,, etc. That we are weird, outcasts, different that we dont belong, we have no place. Part of that is true. We dont belong in a world of selfishness, narrow mindedness and hate. But we do belong, together as a community a unit. I do believe we awaken ones are the hope for humanity. Its time for us to unite ( even if in seclusion outside of the chaos) and recreate hope and purpose for humanity.

[EuroJoy]

I found sports, exercising and even going for walks breathing in fresh air really helps. Cutting down on social media also helps as I personally felt this made me compare myself to others which led to feeling more depressed. What I personally found (and find) really helpful is my faith and being in connection with God through prayer and reading the Bible. Because that is timeless and I believe that God understands me and hears me even if no one does as He has created me. I don't know where you stand faith wise but is there anything you can rely on as your 'anchor'?

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I was raised as a Christian, but I left that faith a while ago. I'm still looking for a new anchor to be honest. I have cut down loads on social media by deleting instagram and YouTube, and right now I'm working on cutting down more. Exercise-wise I'm in lockdown right now but I make sure to walk my dog every day. Fresh air really seems to help me 😊 Thanks for answering :3

[EuroJoy in reply to Hidden]

I wonder why you left the faith? Churches and people often act as a hindrance to someone's faith and we end up getting hurt and depressed. I have been there too. But I know that God never left me and He never will....I am glad to hear you enjoy fresh air. Do you read a lot? Sometimes reading light hearted books helps me too

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I left the faith because I was raised in it and never given another choice. When I started questioning and doing research, I found that I didn't really believe in it so I left it. As for reading, I do love reading and try to do it regularly. I also write sometimes 😊

[EuroJoy in reply to Hidden]

Writing is a great way to express yourself, especially in hard times

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Everyones advice here is good. I finally decided to talk with a therapist. It took me a while to open up to them. You just have to find that right person that fits you. It helps. Just remember you are a strong person and a great person.

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Thank you ❤️