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Posted 9/7/2016 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
So what do you do when your depression is getting bad?

*My tip is that I will call my counselor, even after hours when needed or I go back to my kitties lye down and curl up with one until I can refocus my energies, I find stroking my kitty can help bring me back down to earth and it's very calming, (no tv or noises) I just focus on the kitty (I have 4 kitties, but my littlest one Tristin lets me hold him the most).

What is your tip, do you go to the Hospital for help, call a hotline, or your counselor or something else that is productive like an art, painting or just a good cry? Posts your tip it might help someone else.

Post Edited By Moderator (BnotAfraid) : 2/20/2017 8:55:03 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 9/7/2016 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
Wonderful thread Chartreux!

I breathe, controlled breathing. And meditate, to get my thoughts back in order. Both of which work very well.

TBH... I do medical marijuana too and that really helps my mood get better. Then take a walk...

I look forward to the other ways people cope. These things I do help me the most. But I also have done art. Usually drawing.

Thanks Char...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/7/2016 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, excellent thread Chartreux :-)

I get inner peace at night when my cat ( Lupin ) and I go to bed. She curls up next to me, making sure we are touching, and I wrap my arm/hand around her belly. Such a nice way to fall asleep.

But if I feel down during the day, I try to get out for a walk. I find the distraction of looking around, maybe saying hello to a friend ( smallish town ) etc has me feeling better. It usually works.

Anouther thing that helps me is to tackle small chore around my pad...
I usually get a little lift from the feeling of accomplishing something, even if it is a small thing.

Thanks and best,
Derwood.
Posted 9/7/2016 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Absolute great thread!

Journal
Art
Controlled Breathing
Mindful walking
Brush dogs
Call therapist

Peace
Trina
Posted 9/12/2016 2:29 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so glad this thread is here. I am once again dealing with the dark feelings and am having a tough time. These are some good thoughts. Thank you. Cass
Posted 9/13/2016 8:11 AM (GMT 0)
music.
Posted 9/17/2016 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
I watch a funny show or movie. Something that always makes me laugh!
Posted 9/21/2016 5:48 AM (GMT 0)
I watch comedy movies. Or superhero movies.
Posted 9/21/2016 11:50 AM (GMT 0)
I love comedy. It takes me away to another place.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/21/2016 1:20 PM (GMT 0)
Try to be in the moment
Force urself to do activities that u used to enjoy (exercise, etc.)
Meditate, yoga, etc.
Try to see the depression as a "visitor" and separate from yourself... breath and this to shall pass
talk with friends, therapist, take meds as prescribed
Posted 9/21/2016 2:33 PM (GMT 0)
Music has always helped me.
Set a timer for 10 minutes, go ahead and cry, punch a pillow, etc. but when bell goes off, do something constructive. When task is completed, reset timer. Repeat as neccessary.
Feed the birds.
Call a friend.
Posted 9/27/2016 5:45 PM (GMT 0)
Pain levels of 10+ have kept me down and under influence of delauded for past 5 days.

Cycle breaking, but do not want to get out of bed last 2 days. Let alone go outside.

Used CBT and literally forced myself out of bed, wash and dress.

I am posting this from parking lot of the post office.

Talking myself into making to the food store.

Challenging thoughts of a friend being in a dark place or something else however, noway to know.

Goose is still sick from the mole he ate, thinking of possible to clean up when I get home. The longer I sit here the more probable this will be.

I want to be crocheting. Reward for when I am done food shopping.

Reward, reward, reward

May you all have peace and comfort
TRINA
Posted 9/28/2016 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
keep strong mate. good work on getting up and out. many healing thoughts. goose!!!!!
Posted 9/28/2016 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Here is scientific proof that my all time 'past time' is a stress relieving coping skill!

bookriot.com/2016/09/20/8-scientific-reasons-reading-amazing-today-critical-linking/


Peace All
Trina
Posted 2/20/2017 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
I would to share the following link.

It is quick reference/reminder on the power of 'breathing' to reduce anxiety and depression. Help you refocus and get grounded.

One of my all time 'go to' skills.

us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=59fbde8a5794d670ab3a8a1a0&id=6f5a91765a&e=2d31e97804

Peace all
Trina
Posted 2/20/2017 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Trina,

I hope you are having a wonderful day!!!

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 2/20/2017 4:54 PM (GMT 0)
I am having a good morning, pain level is only a 4!

Take what I can get, hour by hour with this crazy weather.

Peace
Trina
Posted 2/20/2017 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
Have you ever taken any anti-depressants?
Posted 2/20/2017 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
TT,

If you are asking me, yes I am on a cocktail of 3 with 2 PRN's
Posted 2/20/2017 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all:

I try to read, listen to classical music, walking does help me too. I also like watching B&W old movies. Now, if you ask me, am I happy? I would say, no way. I am not happy. My life is a wreck. I am not sure how to fix things. Praying/reading the Bible helps too.

I tried to find a good counselor, but, cannot afford $100 per hour. Saw one, he did not provide any profound assistance.
So, for now, I languish day to day, here, and yet not here.
Posted 2/21/2017 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
BookRead66:

Have you ever been to a doctor about this?
Posted 2/21/2017 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
Look for another therapist and ask them about a "sliding scale". It gets you cheaper rates. If they have it or operate on it. But a new therapist if you feel counseling would help you.

Walking helps me too BookRead66. I find it hard here in the winter as we have snow, but in the summer I try to go daily.

You don't want merely exist. Know you are worthy and that you are a good person. Take care of you. Do some self nurturing if need be. Nobody is perfectly happy but you want to be happy some of the time.

Take things one day at a time. Break things up into smaller projects and goals. They are easier to work with that way. I guess depending on what it is.

Feel free to start your own thread about yourself if you would like.

I hope you feel better soon.

Hugs, Karen...
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