The Depression thread

[minapatel08]

Hi, I have quite severe depression and I'd like to ask if anyone else has a form of it and what helps you in your difficult moments.

I've been told to be more selfish about my wants, but that just feels too selfish for me - oh the irony...

[Unbreakable.]

Hi there :)

A lot of people on here suffer from depression too.
They get support for it by e.g. seeing a counsellor or a therapist, some people also see a psych who prescribes them meds that help.

Have you talked to your doctor about how you feel? It is pretty hard to deal with it all by yourself.

[~SuNsHiNe~]

As The Impossible Girl said, it's helpful to have some external support such as a counsellor or psychologist that you can talk to. I know personally I have found a number of lifestyle changes have made a difference (ensuring I exercise regularly, eating healthily, journalling, relaxing, getting plenty of (but not too much!) sleep, trying to be around people when up to it) so I try to make sure I keep all those things up, as I feel it when I don't. I think it's a matter of finding what works for u thru trial and error, then trying to keep putting those things into practice. Good luck with it, hope you feel better soon. PM me if you want to chat more:)

[cloudedmind]

Hi there,
You say people have said to be more selfish with your wants - I used to think this was selfish too, but now I've learned that it's definitely a good thing to have boundaries. To recognise you're responsible for yourself and not for others, and learn where you need space and where you don't etc. It's a good thing definitely because you can be the best you, meaning it affects others in a positive way too :)

[Alice InWonderland]

Hey there.
I was recently diagnosed with depression so if you want a chat then feel free to PM me :)