Hi all
Signed up here to get and to give support with depression and anxiety. I’m currently on a downward slope but hoping that I can level off and head back towards the light without going back on the meds. I’ve been unmedicated for about 7 years now - had put on a lot of weight and felt like I had a head full of cotton wool - so I quit.
Hoping that when I start running again the dopamines will work to frighten off my black dog.
Peace
👋. Welcome to your forum. Everyone experiences mental health differently and sometimes has symptoms in common. We look forward to your lived experience providing support to those people who are currently struggling.
We are members from around the world 🌎 so we can provide different perspectives and be available 24/7 to respond.
I am a firm believer that exercise can help us get our body and mind in better shape. 💪
Good luck with your program 👍
it is not easy to give a solid advice specially from someone who is here for the same reason. but i cannot help but to say that please have a to do list every night for the fun stuff that you will do next day even if it is as little as watching a game or a comedy show or even cooking or eating a favorite food. Probably go for a spa every month or have a swim at a nearby pool. There are the other stuff that can be done with other people (but I do not trust them :D). but it is inevitable and you will need to go to the store and chat with the cashier or the salesperson about random stuff. take a walk regulariy with your favorite music or podcast on. Finally, watch Stutz on Netflix. Have a good day 
I hope your plan works. And applaud you for being off meds for that length of time. I’m stuck on meds for my Major Depressive and Anxiety Disorder. But I need them to give me an even playing field. Without them, my brain chemistry sabotages me and I can’t get out of bed. And am afraid of everything. Welcome to the community.
welcome to you hopefully your on an upward curve soon 7 years off meds good going.
Welcome to the forum. Lots of support here. And starting running again sounds like a good plan.
Hello and welcome. Sending you good vibes and positive energy. Great job being off meds for seven years. Running for stress relief sounds wonderful!
