Tips/advice?

[newmercies]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any tips for managing depression? I feel like mine has worsened recently and it's frightening. Thank you <3

[Mary-intussuception]

What did you like to do before it got worse

[newmercies in reply to Mary-intussuception]

I liked to spend time with family and friends (and still do). I used to be a lot more active but I'm lacking motivation for a lot of things these days. It's hard

[lavish02]

i understand how hard it can get just to do little things, but i try to go on a walk or take a hike. Even when u feel like you can't, try to go out and walk a little, fresh air always helps me feel even a little bit better.

[Hidden]

Hi purplepenguins14. I wrote a long message but it didn't work so I'm writing my favorite coping skills again.

See a doctor and make sure you're healthy.

See a therapist, social worker or counseling professional.

Meditation

Self-care, self-soothing techniques

Shadow work

This too shall pass

You are not alone

Baby steps

Self-help to get a better outcome in the future

Spirituality

Support groups ( good job being here)

One day at a time

Warmlines or chatting with caregivers or texting their lines

I think this was it.

There's not one right way to feel better because we are all different I think.

Best wishes and hope you feel better soon. Thanks for sharing.

Did something happen to make you feel depressed?

[newmercies in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for the tips. I have been struggling with depression for some time (it usually comes alongside anxiety), recently its been coming up a lot. My friend passed away last week and I'm having a hard time processing it. I think that's definitely playing a part.

[newmercies in reply to newmercies]

I'm scared that it's going to get worse

I'm trying to find ways to cope but it's just really hard

[Hidden in reply to newmercies]

Oh that's why. Let yourself grieve. I'm sorry for you loss.

[newmercies in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Mary-intussuception in reply to newmercies]

Sorry for your loss of your Precious Friend.

🌹🌹🌹

We need to allow ourselves time to grieve.

It's only been a week. You're possibly still in shock. Was your friend's passing sudden? Unexpected?

[newmercies in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you. Yes it was both sudden and unexpected. It is possible that she had Covid; she was running a fever earlier in the day before she passed.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to newmercies]

This is so bad. How traumatic .

I am so very sorry.

❤️ x

[newmercies in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you

[Mary-intussuception in reply to newmercies]

How old was your friend ? Does she have children?

[newmercies in reply to Mary-intussuception]

She was 19, a few years younger than I am

[Mary-intussuception in reply to newmercies]

What a huge shock. I hope you've got some support where you are . If not, we're here.

Do you think you should talk to your doctor too?

[newmercies in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Thank you I appreciate that.

She was away from home when she passed; we haven't seen each other in person in some time.

I am in therapy and have talked with my therapist about it some, which is helpful.

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I just read. I'm so awfully sorry to hear about your friend.

[newmercies in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Hidden in reply to newmercies]

She was 19? Aww hon, I'm so sorry.

[newmercies in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I would appreciate prayers for her family and friends.

[Hidden in reply to newmercies]

Of course, dear. Her family and friends are in my prayers.

[Elle_Luv]

This is a nice way to start. The mind/body/spirit practice. 1) thing for your mind. I like to use duolingo or read. 2) body- i’ve been doing 10 minute yoga on youtube, but a quick walk is also nice! 3) spirit- if you’re religous prayer is a great practice, i am not so I meditate. Just make small achievable goals to do every day