Depression Support Group

I play video games, listen to music, watch TV, spend time with family, help people on here, exercise xo

i take my meds and take each day as it comes and try to deal with what is bothering me
i find it hard to ask fro help but i do rely on a few trusted friends on ds

I try everything. Haven't found meds that help. cry. pray. Live for my kids. talking helps. sleep. eat. lol.

i listen to sad songs and cry til i can't breathe and my eyes hurt- then i get on my makeup and fix my hair and tell myself i'm worthy- even though i don't really feel i am

The coping techniques I've learned throughout the years is to try to remove all sources of negativity, clutter. Wait patiently for a 'commercial break from the depression" (which means a day or moment you feel just a tiny bit better) and DO something, go outside, drive to the nearest park (without a pond if you're suicidal) and sit with a pad of paper and write down something, anything, just relinquish all those thoughts that are rambling in your head.

You should feel a tiny bit more better. so then call someone, particularly someone who's going to take your mind OFF the depression by talking about other things like world events, family gossip etc. I find this soo invigorating, though it may only last for a few hours, if you keep up the routine and turn it into a structured part of your day, you will see some results. Your meds will assist you in making this hapen. Beleive me this is advice from a person who's been in the most frightening and debilitating episodes of depression. There is light at the other end of the tunnel.

I feel better when I keep myself busy. That is really hard for me to do though.