I'm very new here. I have had issues with depression on and off since my teen years. It does seem to have gotten worse over the past few months.
I was just wondering what coping tips people here might have. I am probably going to have to go back into treatment again, but at the moment, getting out just to run errands has been hard, much less talking about my deepest fears. So, let me know how you deal with depression in between doctor visits.
Affirmations on pinterest, just google or youtube
Motivational youtube videos
Self help books or youtube
you can search any topic on youtube
Journaling/diary helps you in therapy
Gratitude journal however small
Thanks. I actually have been doing some of what you suggested, like journals, watching depression videos. I personally stay off Instagram, X, and Facebook. They get me upset about other topics.
Good mental health possible to improve with right support and help
Do you have family and friends looking out for you?
or therapist?
I now live alone.
Sometimes people there and they don’t fully understand like my parents or even some of my friends. But writing it down and their you see patterns of thoughts you can work on. Or just writing anything can make you realise things about yourself. But therapist always get deep into thoughts by asking you why and questioning yourself. I do recommend and your doctor will find expert for you
Facebook is like poison to me; if a person wanted to be very depressed, they should read Facebook. So much bull and competition, you'd think you were back in high school.
I am off FB, X, and Instagram for the very same reason. I have stayed on Reddit which is not bad, though it could certainly get that way.
I sure hope it doesn't; this site really makes me feel not so alone, At least here, we all admit we have problems!
Amen.
FightingTheDark,,,if i feel well enough i sing with you tube. i also do several hot baths, a fav show..but now its getting dark and winter and im worse...Im thinking SAD. so looking into a therapy light.poetry is really healing. if you do poetry do share..we all could use it. Do you also have physical pain?mental is physical but you get what i mean. Hope is a must..reaching out is showing others how ...i am grateful.
Sometimes I do have physical pain. Headaches which I'm sure are stress related. I take long hot showers and also soak my feet in Epson salt baths. I also put the lights on right when I wake up. I used to write poetry, but lately I have just stopped doing much of anything.
welcome can't offer much advice, exceptt that I find immersing myself in the crafting helps me a lot.
I often immerse myself in music. It seems to be the one thing that brings me joy nowadays.
what type of music? music is poetry in another form...
I am an old Beatles fan. I used to collect records in my younger days.
sorry about this - I;m the same. Talking here about things is so much easier, because you can take your time & think about what you want to say. Also, you're anonymous, so you can open up without fear of judgement. I wish you the best; this problem is not always easy.
Hi I've been going down hill lately .I live alone dark nights are so long.I get out most days, I've been made redundant and trying to find new hobbies ,change isn't easy. Hope you feel better soon .always here for chat ,everyone is so kind here x
Thank you Tigglypoo. I retired a couple of years ago and I need to find a hobby.
Iam retired too .hate winter. Have you tried scrabble it helps .Iam in UK 🇬🇧
Yes, I think everyone here is kind, also. Thanks for writing.... I know about long nights, even though I live with someone. He's great, but I still have depression. I like to play Scrabble online - I play against the computer. It takes your mind off of everything else, and is relaxing. It's also great to write on this website - I feel so lucky to have found it. It's hard to find a hobby when you've lost all interest due to depression. I see you like music ; me, too. I like to blast it loudly as I walk on my treadmill! Hard to do it every day, but feel better when I do.
I play chess against the computer. It helps keep my mind sharp. And I also like to write. But, here I am again up at 3AM...I know depression saps both your mental and physical strength.
Yes, it saps your will to do much of anything. Chess sounds like fun; I never learned it' always thought it was for super high IQ people. I was up at 3 AM also - can't tell if it's depression or the need to go to the bathroom all the time, as I'm not getting any younger! Another depressing theme.... But I wouldn't care, if only I could find things to make me happy again......
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