What helps you when you start having signs of depression?

[Starrlight]

When everything seems wrong remember we are more well than it seems. Anyone have any tips? I’m sinking and I have little energy little motivation.

[Hope4me1]

Even though I’m not motivated, I try to complete a task and reward myself for it. Go outside for a walk. Exercise is so beneficial. Listen to upbeat music. Talk to a special friend.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Hope4me1]

What upbeat music do you like?

youtube.com/watch?v=uMuJxd2...(Not working as expected?)

[Hope4me1 in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Usually Coldplay

[Nothing_but_books]

Did you over-extend yourself today? I've got lots of experience with that. Sitting with a nice cup of tea and some toast helps me recover.

[Nothing_but_books]

You're amazing today!

"Remember we are more well than it seems."

Give yourself a pat on the back. That one's a keeper.

[RemySue]

With me it's like a dark curtain starts lowering. I see it coming. I try to walk and talk myself out of it-keep a gratitude journal. Anything to get my mind off of it-jigsaw puzzle, read a book. It's a neverending battle it seems at times. Being tired makes it worse; having anxiety triggered makes it worse. My gosh-not very helpful today am I?

[Hope4me1 in reply to RemySue]

I feel the same at times. Try to stay positive in these hard times.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to RemySue]

I think you were amazingly helpful.

Things to be grateful for.

Puzzles.

Read. (Any suggestions for a good book?)

I agree with you. When I'm tired my anxiety and depression worsen dramatically.

Anxiety triggers more depression. And vice versa. Nice loop.

Oh ya. And I get more loop-y. (Brain don't wanna work no how.)

[Roxylox]

I think about how lucky I am to have my good husband and kids

[Willow2022 in reply to Roxylox]

Me too Roxy… but in a depressive state I push them all away which is guilt inducing.

[Roxylox in reply to Willow2022]

I suppose i can be snappier with them too when depressed

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Roxylox]

I'm sorry Roxy.

[Roxylox in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Aw thanks. Tomorrow will probably be a better day. I hope you are doing well.

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Roxylox]

Thank you. Evenings are almost always a struggle to manage pain without my anxiety overtaking me. I've got some ginger chai, and a movie for later. Hope it suffices.

[earthscheer in reply to Nothing_but_books]

now that I'm older I'm living happily without my dad he kind of scared me but I remember feeling happy at least sometimes I'm watching a quiet movie in arabic television a man wanted to hit a lady except someone stopped him which was good I'm holding out hope that I'll be happy living without my dad and do the things I always felt like I was meant to do

[Nothing_but_books in reply to earthscheer]

youtube.com/watch?v=9K30e9O...(Not working as expected?)

[earthscheer in reply to Roxylox]

I snapped one day and was mean to my new pet kitten and I noticed that I needed to be kinder with myself so I would be kinder to him and now I'm looking at things a little better which everyone can appreciate

[Dolphin14]

I exercise. It's what keeps me stable with my depression.

My poor ⭐️. Sending you lots of loving energy

❤️🐬

[Starrlight in reply to Dolphin14]

I may exercise. Right now I’m outside before the sun rises and I have calm in that.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Starrlight]

So beautiful. My favorite time of day. Stay in the moment and enjoy

❤️🐬

[Nothing_but_books in reply to Starrlight]

A wonderful start to the day. Calm and strong.

Hear some bird song, feel the breeze

I don't know what's up, but I can't open the PM you sent.

[Starrlight in reply to Nothing_but_books]

Beautiful

[melbrown in reply to Starrlight]

That sounds so peaceful, wonderful & beautiful. 🌄

[Starrlight]

Hope too

[quackypotato]

Remembering that 'I am not alone and worthless', helps

[Pte82]

Starrlight, this link offers information worth following up with your doctor.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

Thiamine needs adequate magnesium to become bioactive as does vitamin D which is often deficient that can contribute to depression. This list of anti thiamine factors diminish or destroy thiamine as does long periods of cooking thiamine rich foods.

stuttersense.blogspot.com/2...

[Starrlight in reply to Pte82]

Thank you for the great info! What a good friend you are.

[Pte82]

Starrlight, this a followup to the first post. It offers a little more information .

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[melbrown]

I try to get some nature- going into the yard listen/watch the birds & Hansie. If I'm at work I watch the live video feed of the Monterey Aquarium- otters 🦦 if I need a smile, jellyfish if I need peace or grounding.

[Starrlight in reply to melbrown]

Awesome idea I think I’ll take the kiddos and dog to a lake nearby. That’s cool that otters make you smile ( don’t you love it when they float holding hands?) and jellyfish ground you. Love it!

[stellatanyab1]

I have depession/anxiety and just had 2 surgies on 1 hip as the 1st one fractured so am using a walker and pt comes in my house but husband works and I'm alone and feel so lonely

[Starrlight in reply to stellatanyab1]

Sorry I just now saw this. We are here for you. Keep writing. How r u doing today?