Dealing With Depression!

[hearth_ 1023]

I dunno if anyone here has this problem, but just in case here's something I've been posting on other forums!

 

Depression comes in many forms (woah, great, cliche opener, I know). Minor, moderate and severe depression is no joke and I hate to see when people are told to 'kill themselves' or the thought of self harm is used as a passive joke. As a person who has dealt with and helped others deal with depression, I have compiled a few, helpful things to do to help relieve yourself of depression!

 

1. Talk to someone!

 

Yeah, it's the one you're always told in school. Talk to someone! It may be scary, and if you're like me you're afraid others will look down on you because of the fact your cause may be seen as 'weak' or 'pathetic'. However, talking to someone like a doctor, friend or family member will help you! Talking about your problems, even with someone just listening helps your mind sort it out on it's own sometimes!

 

2. Be nice to yourself! 

 

Ask yourself if what you're thinking is something you would say to another person. Whether it be, "You're too fat" or, "Nobody likes you", consider what it would be like telling another person that. If they wouldn't like it, don't be so hard on yourself!

 

3. Accept yourself as imperfect!

 

Many depressed people are perfectionists (whether it be consciously or subconsciously). Don't hold yourself up to an impossibly high standard, love yourself  for who you are. That way you don't beat yourself up if you do set an impossibly large goal!

 

4. Interact with positive people!

 

Being friends with or just being around optimistic people can help improve your depression! Observe how they react to even the most minor of problems, like spilling coffee on themselves or being unable to find a pencil. Try to think about how they reacted, and even if you have to pretend, try to adopt their optimistic way of thinking!

 

5. Write down your 'bad thoughts'.

 

Write down what causes you to have negative thoughts when you get the chance. When you find yourself in a good mood, go back to the writing to see if what caused the bad thoughts actually warranted negative thinking. You would be surprised about what you find!

 

6. Go for eight hours of sleep. No more, no less!

 

Whether you sleep to little, or sleep too much your mood suffers greatly. Try to maintain healthy sleeping habits.

 

7. Go in the sun, you're not a vampire!

 

Sunlight helps boost your mood, whether you admit it or not Dracula. Try to go outside for 15 minutes a day, you don't need to run a mile, just sit in the sun! We as humans love it!

 

8.  Eat right.

 

Maintain healthy eating habits. Lack of nutrition can cause your depression to worsen, so don't starve yourself! Skipping meals is a very bad thing to do to yourself when already depressed.

 

9. Alcohol is NOT your friend. Like, at all.

 

Though a six pack of PBR could make you have a temporary lift of spirits, when that hangover smacks you in the face you will fall much further into the pit of depression.

 

10. Don't be alone too much.

 

Being alone is a terrible idea while you're depressed. I'm not saying you can't have alone time, just avoid being alone for days upon end! Even just interacting with others can boost your spirits!

 

11. Prove your negative thoughts WRONG.

 

Whether it's the fact that you think you're "weak" or "ugly", prove those thoughts wrong! Fight it like a boxing match. As many hits as you may take, roar with pride and always strike back! Prove you're not weak, show the world you're not ugly!

 

12. People can't do everything for you.

 

Remember, this is YOUR fight. You, and you alone are the one who controls if you can carry on with strength! Don't simply wallow and complain to others about your problems, fix them!

 

13. Know that you can get through it.

 

You will always be able to stand up again and continue the fight against depression. Though it may always seem like an uphill battle, just think about all the wonderful things you've already done!

 

You have woken up every day and stood up. You took in a breath, you pulled yourself up. Your heart is beating and you are thinking. You are a beautiful miracle, and you've already done so much!

 

 

With love,

Delve.

 

P.S:

Remember, I'm always here to talk to!

 

Important Link!:

http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres Find the Help Center/Hotline for your country there!

[Rig 17580]

Um, thanks I guess 

[Rassidic 470]

This is actually helpful on a forum like LOTC , where half the community are upset or salty daily (it seems).

[hearth_ 1023]

Um, thanks I guess 

 

Um, you're welcome I guess :3

 

This is actually helpful on a forum like LOTC , where half the community are upset or salty daily (it seems).

 

Good to know I helped. Thank you  for the feedback!

[bungo 3965]

thank you I needed this.

[Pinsir99 526]

As someone who has known multiple friends who have suffered, I hope this will help at least one person~

[cruzazul 2815]

Because of this I survived the disease of self harm :)

[Space 2335]

I feel like anyone who is truly depressed doesn't very easily get rid of it by thinking 'You know, I AM worthwhile' or 'Since I am around others I will feel not-depressed.' That feels like it's vastly generalizing and simplifying a complex issue.

 

I think that general sadness and depression are often mixed up, and it leads to stuff like 'Just think of yourself as a good person.' Well, if you are truly depressed, I don't think that trying to have a positive outlook will cure you; Help you deal with it in a small way perhaps, but I don't think cure.

 

I think the thing that lets you 'deal' with your depressions is a personal, subjective thing, that can't really be applied to anyone else.

[Alakabam 582]

My arm thanks you. Great guide.

[Phibbup 286]

Did you really just make a guide to depression

[Nekkore 641]

Whenever I'm down I listen to nano either her song Sable or Be the One. They are songs saying how the world can be cruel but it is never the bad ending. Nano has been my inspiration for a while and I'm glad I discovered a singer like her. People should listen to her and give a little reflection on their life and appreciate the good in world. The quote on my signature is actually from one of nano's songs.

[Gunner 775]

Moved to the Archive. It shall be sorted into the appropriate category shortly.