How do you deal with depression?

[Coyote12]

I moved to a new city and being an introvert I don't really go out and meet people. So I just go to work and home and it's really taking a hit on my mental health and I feel like it's not getting any better. If family and therapist isn't an option what are other ways to make it better. I'm not really big in the bar scene and car shows aren't going on right now. I'm not looking for sympathy just answers. Any advice is appreciated ❤️

[crystalshadows02]

Even if it's not that severe, look in to a therapist. You might only go a handful of yours (which is fine), but you might be able to gain more insight into what's going on and better ways to cope with things before they get more intense. Being in a more stable place is actually a good time to meet with someone. That one on one environment and talking about meaningful things fits well with our personalities.

If this is not as severe, and it's just a bad time you're going through then here are a few things I did:

• Make a daily list of things I had to do. Small things like make my bed or follow through with learning a recipe (which included going grocery shopping, walking to the store, etc.) or even taking a shower. Check off each item on the list as the day goes on and you complete the tasks. You can go as far as giving yourself a scheduled time for each task. It can be very satisfying and motivational to complete the task/list.
• Spend more time with people you are close with. I forced myself to get out of the house whenever there was anything going on with friends. From just hanging out at their place to going to movies or dinner. Spending time with them helped because it gave me less time to dwell on my own thoughts. Maybe I wasn't having the most fun with them at that time and maybe I was even a bit of a downer for them, but this is when you count on friends the most. When they pull you through this, you'll be closer.
• Video games. There was a game I played before my depressed state. During this time, I poured a lot of effort into a game. I joined a guild, participated in as few guild events as possible and reaped all of the benefits of being in an active guild. Eventually though, after reading guild chats and seeing how I related to some of the guild members, I participated a little more at a time
• Do something new that sounds interesting. Doesn't matter what it is. Just explore anything that interests you! Want to try your hand at cooking? Do it. Make a fire with just 2 sticks? Do it! It can be something easy or something that will require tons of practice, just try it out.

[Ielloz]

Hello
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If you Feel bothered by Depressing Thoughts Not Helping just Pause on overthinking. I would rethink What makes you Happy to Get Up everyday to get through the day?
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[joeldalton]

You need to get out and do some things to meet people. Humans aren't supposed to be isolated. To make it better in the short term is to eat healthy, exercise, get sunshine every day. Sleep 8 hrs a day. Go volunteer at an animal or homeless shelter.

[Joker_]

you already know what you need to do, as you've listed them in your post, except the problem is that you've listed them as things you won't do

[Coyote12]

Well I'm in a financial bind so I was wondering if there were alternatives other than a therapist and I feel like a bother when I talk to my friends/family.

[Joker_]

no, you don't need therapy. Friends and family are good. What I was referring to was going out and meeting new people, but you've said you'd rather not try with the bar scene

[Anonymous]

Take time for yourself, heal out of public if you have to: sometimes you even may have to push yourself a little to talk to others. work on your self esteem, eat your favorite food, most importantly start training your brain to see how dope you are; start writing affirmations, journal, etc.

[dustybiker]

You have to want to feel better. You reach a point you know you need some help. Take a leap and join something new. A class of some sort that requires you to participate.

[Anonymous]

You could join a support group, and see a doctor about your depression.

[Gabriel-Chicanito]

Just deal with it calmly.