get some vitamin d by going out into the sun. enjoy nature. ride the bicycle through a park or a forest.
take something something delicious to it with you. and just have a nice time for yourself.
these things cheer me up if i'm depressed.

thanks for the giveaways, tho. <3

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Sup, I'm now around year ten of my depression. :-P

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This will make you feel better!

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Really consider going to a doctor, depending on your kind of depression there is nothing wrong with going after the right treatment for your case...

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Always keep fighting! You're special!

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I experience the same feeling about once a month, so I can empathize.

I know how awful it feels.

In my case, even thinking straight feels impossible.
It feels like my inner voice, constantly telling me to give up, and reminding me of past failures and embarrassing incidents.

It's important to recognize that you aren't really you in that moment, and shouldn't make any big decisions.
That "voice" is not yours.

I've started recording my moods every so often and there seems to be a pattern of sorts. It usually lasts a day or 2 for me, and on those days, I don't work, and I don't make any commitments whatsoever. I just do whatever I feel like doing. If I feel like I can stand company, I go out with friends, or keep myself distracted somehow until it's over.

I haven't seen a therapist though. I'm honestly a bit afraid of what I might be "diagnosed" with. I know I'm somewhere on the spectrum between bi-polar and depressed.

Again, in such times, you aren't really you. Don't take your passing negative thoughts seriously. They are the result of similarly nonsensical processes that create dreams and nightmares, and aren't worth introspection.

Over the past few years, I've learnt to dig deep and find the optimism I had when I was a child. I'm not there yet, but I see the glimmer. I know I can work my way out of it, and I know you can too, though it's hard to describe what that "work" really means.

Forgive my rambling.

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things get better, even if you can't imagine it right now.

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It'll get better.
Look at this little thing flapping away from depression =)
You're not alone!

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Meet some girl in library and ask her what she likes to read. Those girls are the best story-tellers and you'd find some nice books or meet a nice girl at least :)

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You hope you feel better/ cheer up soon. If you want someone to talk to, I'm available.

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The winter blues I hate this time of year too because my knees and back play up something rotten which makes me feel like crap until it warms up again.

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Depression is a cruel thing. Whether it's seasonal (which I know yours isn't), clinical or brought about by an event, the feeling of being lost, alone, and that things won't improve can be unbearable.

The thing is, it can be overcome. Easily? Usually not. Quickly? Again, usually not, but it truly can be beat. I encourage you to do some self-meditation and soul searching. Often if we really dig deep we can start to realize the origins of such feelings (or lack thereof). Do not turn to alcohol or other means of dulling the senses as this most certainly does not heal anything. Read some books and write. Just open a notebook and write without thought or stopping. You may end up discovering some new causes and feelings if you don't stop yourself along the way.

Go for a walk. It doesn't matter where. Just try and enjoy some outdoor time.

The main thing is, please realize you're not alone and you're loved. Whether you feel like it or not, you very much are. You're important and no one wants you to feel this way.

I'm sorry for my lengthy write up but I hope something here finds its way to help you.

Take care of yourself, Thilna, and have a wonderful day. :)

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Bump and hoping you feel uplifted by all the kindness in this thread... It helped me reading all the thoughts on the thread...

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wish you to find something to cheer you up a bit.

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bump

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I find music helps me get through tough times. Mind over matter, but when it comes to depression, its a tough battle. Chemical imbalances in the brain feels like torture, crazy emotions that we never had before... but when I hear someone else expression through music its helps a lot. It makes me realize that having this depression gives me a somewhat unique perspective that I can express through creativity. (not because depression is not common, but it is broad and everyone's depression is unique imo) There is a song I want to share its called The Dive by Eyedea Part 1 is deppressing but part 2 shows that it is not the end. Some people believe the song is about psychosis while others believe it is a form of enlightenment. Very conflicting viewpoints, but after all, everything is perspective. Here's a link to the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWvUHeYf6WQ

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you just need to win something here to feel better :3

keep leeching like me

btw, antidepressants always help, if you really need them your doctor should prescribe some (they know more than us).

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Leeching and you, haha thanks for the chuckle mate :p

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I hope you'll feel better soon!

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bump I gs

And thanks everyone for the supportive comments, I've read everyone of them but not in a mood at alll to reply to everyone of you so don't think I am ignoring anyone.

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Bump and meow. Sorry you're not feeling well! No reply needed - you do what you need to do for you!

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Nooooo Alice lv 4!, but in other hand if you want talk just add me.

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Hope everything gets back to normal soon! Cheers :)

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Me too, since last year. I hope we both feel better soon.

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C'mon ...gimme a hug!

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Closed 9 years ago by Thilna.