How do you deal with depression?

Question

Everyone’s different and deals with things differently, but some people deal with certain things the same way. How do you deal with being sad or depressed?

Miristheiss · Accepted Answer

I don't really get depressed. The only time I can say I was feeling depressed was probably in high school, hormones raging, feeling like you don't fit in kind of stuff.

I just don't have time. I listen to update, positive music, I get out and do things, I spend time with the people I care about.

When I was a teen I'd go to my room and play melancholy music and isolate myself. That is not what you do. You plug in and engage. It passed and I guess when the hormones of youth level off so did any gloom I felt. I don't feel depressed.

FatNeville · Accepted Answer

I take antidepressants, get talk therapy, take breaks, do various forms of self-care, set aside time for things I enjoy, and make sure to count my blessings and remind myself of all the things I have to be thankful for. But the only thing that seems to actually help is when I get the chance to talk to a nice girl.

Little_Bumblebee · Accepted Answer

Depends how bad it is. Sometimes you got to ride it out.
Sometimes you do a restart of system, either by a nap or something.

Sometimes you gotta look at yourself like a complicated plant. Have you had any water, food and sunlight lately?

Sometimes I just need to be with friends, get a hug etc.

And sometimes it helps doing something like reading a good book, watch a show, or workout.

PeachyPie93 · Accepted Answer

Hmm I'm depressed most days, but when it gets really bad I will take an antidepressant not that does much when you don't take them regularly. Though it always settles my anxiety down, so I can think logically and not focus on whatever is getting to me because most things in life don't even matter.

lightbulb27 · Answer

Rest, eat right (foods can change moods), do the practices that restore health (exercise, meditate, talk to wife/good friends, reduce life to simple things, lower stress), write down issues so I can work on them, connect with others/nature.

Set some goals to work on...

DJB72 · Answer

I eat protein. A friend who's a psychiatrist told me the first thing they do with depressed patients when they're admitted is given them a steak. There's something in protein deficiency that is quickly alleviated with a steak dinner.

They use medication as a last resort at the place he works because not everyone can afford it, but they try to use food as actual ways to improve alongside traditional talk therapy and getting outdoors and away from anything online.

mandyfire98 · Answer

I usually try to focus on things I love. Distract myself. Hit the gym, focus on my job, hangout with my best friend, try to watch something funny. Really try to focus on other things.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Hi! This is me Peyton and i'm asking a question about depression cause i'm depressed, yet you still can see my photo but this time a modest one 😁

Well miss peyton, why are you sad and depressed, i think that you're a funny girl, have lots of evergy inside of you and obsessed with selfies 🤣🤣
Just relax, throw all negativity behind your back and stay positive...
I believe that there are people who are willing to listen to you to help you and make you happy again !

NewUser22 · Answer

First off, love the picture. I never get tired of looking at you. Secondly, mine is like a double edged sword. If I am feeling a little down or depressed usually the gym helps but then sometimes I don’t feel as strong as I should or look as big or cut as I want to be so it backfires on me. Thankfully I don’t feel this way too often but when it does happen it’s hard to shake.

Account · Answer

I exercise to take my mind off of it, I read fiction or I practice coding. Basically I have to "force" myself to do stuff in order to "postpone" my thoughts. I am not sure if that is healthy though.

Lynx122 · Answer

I've only had depression because of outside stress. So for me I just need to take care of myself and make sure there's not too much pressure on me from outside and I'll be fine.

7Phoenix7 · Answer

I think about what is causing it first. Then I try to work on fixing that problem. I also listen to music, write in my journal, take walks, exercise... dance...

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Keep yourself busy in the sense of being  active . It's really a certain amount of movement that helps to break a negative cycle. A bike ride in the sun is a therapy unit!

thatshydork · Answer

I take a bath and cry or I shove it down until I don’t feel anything anymore (which usually leads to melt downs later on) or I take myself to get coffee.

RMSTitanic · Answer

I mean, people calling you out for posting selfies on a question about depression probably doesn't help you in the slightest, just ignore them

Drew-1990 · Answer

Probably not the correct way at all. I keep to myself and unless someone tries to talk to me or invite me to something I ignore people.

livishay · Answer

Just sleep with nature. Loving the outdoors. Accepting yourself and making more room for yourself to love. Nature walks always helped me and of course praying!! Journaling as well

Kaneki05 · Answer

By having things to always do. Gaming, Texting, Reading, Writing, Watching etc etc. Keeping busy leaves no time to be depressed.

Unit1 · Answer

With antiDEPRESSants. It's in the name and it's head on. Day and night difference.

elaphe · Answer

Exercise and spending time outdoors is a good way to prevent depression. Also, I would advise people to stop checking their phones every two minutes. If the depression persists or the person feels suicidal, its time for professional help.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Walking, working, dancing, going out with friends, reading, writing.

Sober_Irishman · Answer

I either hit the weights or go hiking. Either one seems to do wonders. I don't really get depressed anymore though.

katiesmuff · Answer

I don't have time to be sad or depressed thankfully!

Sevenpointfive · Answer

i'm kind of like taylor swift. i channel it into writing music or singing

SolitarySolace · Answer

I see a counselor. Other than that and my family I don’t have any other outlets for depression. I’m just supposed to deal with it because I’m a man

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I'll talk to close friends that understand what I'm going through or speak to a therapist if it's really bad.

Guanfei · Answer

How? I don't. I just cry, play games and stay in my room, because I don't have any friend. After a while, you live with it, and you just function like a robot.

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Professional support of coping mechanisms or vices lol 😈👿

jamesgoldman · Answer

Like Churchill  A stiff drink, a cigar if I have any and just carry on through

exitseven · Answer

I used to consume copious amounts of malt beverages. Now I just put up with it.

NathanDavis · Answer

I put on a sports bra...

loveslongnails · Answer

I think of those who are a lot worse off than I am and feel grateful for what I have.

Knightwatch27 · Answer

Never really felt depression. I've known people who've had it, and it's sad that there's really nothing you can do for them to help.

OtterMan68 · Answer

I have meds and have been seeing a counselor. Regular exercise helps too

AngryCarl · Answer

Efexor XL, 225 mg daily. Take with breakfast.

Smartman5 · Answer

I usually sleep. But I don't make problems bigger in my head

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

That I don't cause I don't suffer from depression. Do you suffer from it?

dolemite58 · Answer

Staying very physically active and i microdose at least once a week

CubaPirate · Answer

When it happened to me I sought professional help that was provided for free by my employer

Ironic_Method · Answer

Play games, have sex, eat too much food.

Pennywise_6 · Answer

I cry, wipe my tears and move on.

litty736 · Answer

I eat, watch ASMR or do something fun

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Get preoccupied with other things

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Sleeping helps lol

MarkPayne · Answer

Sleep

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