Need ideas to bring my mood up

[Theloudone]

I woke up with my depression taking over me. I just got back from a work trip and now o have so much work to do. My kids are home all week for vacation and it was just my sisters birthday (who passed 4 years ago)

I forgot to take my cymbalta yesterday, I got very little sleep these last few days. I’ve eaten like shit and just can stop because it seems like it’s the only thing that brings me happiness right now.

i don’t know what to do to ‘snap’ out of this.

What are the things you do to bring your mood up?

[Shnookie]

I work

A 3 PM - Midnight shift 5 days a week. Listening to music I enjoy helps me greatly.

[Sunrisetabby]

For me, there is no snapping out of it, and the short terms "fixes" tend to make things worse (such as over indulging in ice cream, an energy drink, or mindlessly watching tv) but if I am able to deliberately do at least a couple of the many things that I know will help me, the tangle of heavy weights that are bring me down will begin to gradually untangle allowing me to feel better. A couple things on my list: 1) exercise, 2) quality sleep (that I usually don't get unless I exercise), 3) cleaning or organizing something (I'm generally a mess, but bringing just a bit of order - even if to a pile of clothes - helps me feel better; 4) enjoying nutritious food; 5) herbal tea; 6) helping or talking with a friend about their problems - I don't want to think of my own; 7) a warm bath or shower; 8) putting on clean clothes or a new outfit; 9) positive music without advertisements; 10) reading just a bit of a quality novel; 11) just sitting outside in the sunshine; 12) playing with my cat; 13) struggling to practice my juggling ability which is rather nonexistent; 14) finding a way to laugh at myself and my insignificant problems. I am sorry for all the weighty issues that you are dealing with and wish you the best of luck in gradually and sustainably lifting your mood!

[CalmSeeker1 in reply to Sunrisetabby]

So much wisdom in your post. Thank you for sharing. I'm struggling with severe depression and anxiety which is really bad today. It's hard not to give in and just lay on the couch and watch tv or cry. I love the strategies you posted, especially how simple they are. I'm trying to focus on simple tasks today and not think too far ahead. That seems to be helping me right now. I'm going to save your list as inspiration and a reminder. Thank you!

[Theloudone in reply to Sunrisetabby]

thank you. I will try a few of those myself

[Thankfulforhelp22]

laughter, a good movie, completing a project ( it can be anything that provides a sense of accomplishment). Doing something nice for someone.

[Marysblue]

Someone posted yesterday to do just two things for sure and then later you can try to do more. Bath or shower and go walk. I followed that advice yesterday. It was all I did but it was something. I'm taking fish oil, creatine and 5htp to try to snap out of this. I've had things to go do that would have been fun and I haven't gone which makes me feel even worse cause I regret it.

My spiritual book God calling I read every day today said always meet all your difficulties with love and laughter.

[Theloudone]

that’s so true.

Thank you