depression

[JonW_Swan]

Depression is hard to fight

I am fighting it I haven;t give up

Its very draining

[Randone101]

There is no ‘giving up’ as far as I’m concerned. I agree that handling mental struggles in very very draining, what do you do to actively cope?

[JonW_Swan in reply to Randone101]

I play video games and organize baseball cards

[Randone101 in reply to JonW_Swan]

Sounds fun, I play video games too, so you have anyone to reach out to in your life that you trust?

[JonW_Swan in reply to Randone101]

I do

[Randone101 in reply to JonW_Swan]

That’s the best person to talk to, if you trust each other don’t feel like you’re “relying on them too much”, they’ll tell you if they need a break.

[LazyXrayEyes2255]

Some days are harder than others but baby steps to do something that needs to be done but preferably you have an interest that will keep you going xxxx small gains worth it xxxxx

[JonW_Swan in reply to LazyXrayEyes2255]

I had a harder day yesterday than today. I snapped at my Mom. Something Im not Proud of

[LazyXrayEyes2255 in reply to JonW_Swan]

my relationships now about fixing what was wrong and making amends xxxx all happens but we grow and learn and carry on till we can function with care once again xxxx

give yourself time you need for your mental health/depression etc that is priority xxxx

[Needtovent]

Are you taking any meds? When I was in the midst of a significant depression episode, that was what I needed. Along with therapy. Sometimes I can forge through anxiety bouts, but a long standing depression is something else altogether…

[JonW_Swan in reply to Needtovent]

I am .I see my doctor in a week

[Needtovent in reply to JonW_Swan]

Glad you are being followed!

[Sunrisetabby]

At least for me, a big part of depression is an inability to relax. I think that medical hypnosis and progressive muscle relaxation can be really helpful. Also, exercise or just movement - yes, I have spent weeks just in bed.

[SsgCulldelight]

Yo Swan, like anything else, you have to embrace the things that make you sad happy or anxious on order to reign in your emotions. It's difficult yes, but you must get to the root of what's driving this, meditating and physically going to the water, pond, lake, park whichever, anything in nature influences oneness with the divine spirit in YOU. realize that You have no control over what other people do or say, their actions however in on your park because u don't have to choose to interact, respond or act. CHOICE is your super weapon against ALL negativity. KNOW that no one can take or control your choices unless you allow them access or influence involving YOUR choices. Remind hotshot of that which makes you feel secure, happy and confident, and is this memories to enhance YOUR vibe. How that helps, love n light.

[CLB1125]

we don’t have the option to give up! Every day is a new day.

[Zaid05]

Do you work everyday?

[JonW_Swan in reply to Zaid05]

no

[Mohammad-341]

Please don't I m also having same problem

[SlingBlade3]

I've struggled w/depression and anxiety since I was a teen. Over the years I've been on many antidepressants and benzos for anxiety. None of the drugs worked long term. I have been suicidal many times but thank the Lord I found just enough hope to hang on. I finally found what works for me. I exercise HARD. I train my body like Dorian Yates w/ out the steroids. The shock of the training resets my brain. I also do aerobics in a similar fashion but not as all out as the weight training movements. If I hadn't found this way of coping w/my mental illness I don't know personally if I would have survived. Its counterintuitive to stress the nervous system like this but I believe it's akin to a full body muscular EST. I'm so happy now most of the time . Truly amazing . You are in my prayers going forward my friend