Iluv_Shura avatar
Iluv_Shura
26
2 months ago

I'm currently in a depressive episode

Or at least I can feel it coming. Any tips on how to deal with these better?


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Nuabeauthes avatar
Nuabeauthes
36
last month

Rest, And i personally disagree with over doing things. Follow your energy on the moment. Write down your little victories.

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hezathegreatlast month

I agree. I find it helpful to write a “To-Done” list. Instead of writing a list of things I need to do, I write a list of things I’ve done. No matter how trivial, it gets on the list. Got out of bed? On the list it goes. Let my dog out? Done! ☺️


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islandgirlie
3
2 months ago

Embrace the depression and get under the covers, cry if you need to, and lay around but sweet a time and when the timer goes off, go outside for sunlight and go walking like 10-15 minutes, even just around your back yard or something. Drink some water. If you like showers, when you come back inside, shower and get dressed even if you’re staying home, even put on shoes. Then start whatever you need to do for the day! I hope you feel better!

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hezathegreatlast month

Even just changing into clean pajamas can change how you feel


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emmB@
34
2 months ago

My husband always tells me to « be a body », meaning he wants me to stop overthinking and living in my head by focusing on my physical needs : deep breathing several times a day ; moving (like lots of people said) ; eating healthy meals and sleeping enough. A little like hibernating (focusing on your core needs) but in the sunlight and nature as much as possible… Hope you’ll start to feel better soon…


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crazyraccoon
19
2 months ago

Taking prescribed medication. It works like magic 🪄

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hezathegreatlast month

And if it doesn’t, let your healthcare provider know. Sometimes you need a different med, a dose change, or an additional medication to supplement.


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FlittyFun
18
2 months ago

Activity / Movement / Dance


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spicy
32
2 months ago

Write down 3 things you are grateful for each day.


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pizzettatime
18
2 months ago

I join the advice to sunbathe. Force yourself to walk at least once a day for 15 minutes, stretch, and write down on a sheet of paper the things you've done (even the smallest ones). At the end, write down on another sheet of paper the good things or the good thing about the day, even the silliest or most obvious one. Finally, if possible, talk about it with someone you trust; I know it's difficult, but try. It's simpler when there are two of you.


ember avatar
ember
26
2 months ago

Music helps for me. If you know the songs that just make you smile when you hear them, those are the ones I would suggest you listen to now.


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stratoshh
20
2 months ago

Not an expert fr ! But it worked for me All the love ! Catch some sun everyday Value every single act/thought of kindness to yourself Be grateful Drink water and eat healthy Try meditation or mindfulness!