Keep your mind occupied If anything is the source to your depression or triggers it to make it worse, websites, e-stalking ex's, places, drugs, drinking, certain friends that put you down. Do whatever it takes to bar yourself away from it. Even if its turning off your phone and computer off for a week so you can get a grip.
Make a list of things you've never done before, pick up a new hobby. Get involved in a hobby you've long forgotten. Create goals for yourself for things you want to do, dont think of things that you haven't accomplished think of things that you still have time to do and get on making progress to it.
Get out of the house! Nothing is more depressing then when you can't think the last time you've done something exciting and memorable. Go to concerts, take some time just take a road trip across the country, get out of the country, go skydiving, have meaningless relationships, go out and live life.
also, having a sense of humor helps. if you can laugh at life situations it kind of takes the power away from them. i don't think it's a coincidence that a lot of stand up comedians also have issues with depression
Ask yourself if your depression is because of your current life situation actually being so bad that you are continually sad, or if other people would think that what you are going through is no big deal. If it's the latter, you may want to consider medication, as it is likely that you have a chemical imbalance forcing you to feel sad unduly. If it is the former, think carefully about what you can do about the matter. You may be able to change your situation, even if you don't think you can. But even if many things are out of your control, perhaps acceptance is a better option. If it's out of your control, why worry about it? If it directly affects you and is out of your control, trust that God will fix it. If you don't believe in God, believing in him is better even from a psychological point of view, not even taking consideration into religion. But God does exist and he cares about each person's individual circumstance.
depression and anxiety run in my family, slightly less in my parents but full-blown in my generation between me, my siblings, and my aunt's kids pretty severely, and i think we all deal with it in different ways
if you're a creative person, having a creative outlet helps. music, art, and writing are all great coping mechanisms, even if it's just a hobby. i'm always learning new instruments and songs just as a distraction, and two of my cousins who also struggle with similar issues are also very musical people, with one having a degree in music and the other rapping or something
talking to people also helps. for me it's incredibly difficult to talk about things like this in person because of the way i was raised, but just talking about things really lifts the weight off your shoulders.
personally, the best way I've found to deal with depression is to just live life day by day. i've had it my entire life and it really hasn't gotten easier and I don't know if it ever will, but if I focus on getting through the day every day, before I know it days turn into months, and months to years
take care of yourself, friend
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If I truly had an answer for you, I'd gladly tell you. But to be honest, for me the only thing that has helped is time. And i'm lucky, as I just experience situational depression.
Random sex increases my happiness levels. Until I realize I'm a sloot.
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start slow.
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don't stay up super late. don't eat only junk food crap. find a therapist. start a diary. learn something every day. recognize small victories. validate your emotions.
can't stress this enough, i've known multiple people who are depressed but have avoided seeking help/treatment for it and instead bottle it up/pretend they've gotten past it when they haven't. result? they're still suffering from it. anyone who thinks they're clinically depressed needs to reach out to someone about it, it's the only way to successfully combat it
Find something you enjoy doing and use it as an escape when you're feeling particularly down. Talk to a couple of people you trust and know that they'll be there and give you good advice. Bottling it up never helps.
just smoke a lot of weed and you'll forget all ur woes
works 4 me (except not really)
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text. call. skype. i'm here for you no matter what time, k?
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Start writing down some of your daily goals on paper too.
Seeing responsibilities and commitments on paper will help to motivate you throughout the day. The results also include a level of minor satisfaction when you can check it off.
