I am sorry my first post was supposed to be an achievement or CTC /salary but will surely come back one fine day with it too. Anyways, I'm just trying to ask: what helps you? In your deepest, darkest of times, when nothing is working? Forget antidepressants for a second! Besides those medicines, what are some things that make you less depressed?
The reason why I'm asking is that I am depressed. I was diagnosed by a professional. Meds I don't like because they end up making me feel a) more depressed b) not at all myself; c) give me other terrible side effects Took therapy, antidepressants and what not for insomnia still don't have the right way to handle.
I just wanted new ideas, nevertheless, in hopes of finding something that may actually do something. If you ever have been in depression and insomniac please comment thereby creating a "safe space" Can't we ? For saving one life. Apologies for the long post but sometimes I just have to say it
Been depressed since 9th grade, was on meds for a few years then stopped. Chronic depression doesn't go away, you just learn to live with it.
It's mostly rooted in some trauma or your understanding of the world . Can also be biological (for me it was all three).
Meds helped me a lot to stabilize for a good few years, but i realised it wasn't a long term solution for me. Therapy has also helped a good amount but it's a long term process. India doesn't have enough good therapists sadly, I've consulted with almost 10 different therapists and psychiatrists so far. Happy with my current therapist, we speak rarely (maybe once a year now), but he asks good questions and has good advice whenever we do.
Keeping depression and insomnia at bay basically requires you to bring some discipline in life. Making time for hobbies, exercise and diet (very important), people you like and people who like you, going on dates once in a while, learning new things, helping people/volunteering etc.
The goal is to fill your day with enough things such that you fall asleep as soon as you hit the bed. Your body needs to tire out and reset properly.
There is much to do and see in the world, make full use of your time and find good work that can consume you. Depression will be much easier to deal with.
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Hey @Rorschach how are you doing now compared to before?
Hi @SdeDrama
I haven’t been medically depressed
But I had anxiety at one point of time, and took meds for that. Came out of it ultimately.
I know you might be in a tougher space, but here’s what I could say:
Try doing the same. What made you happy in your younger years? Try doing that. Finding yourself again is a journey, a rewarding one.
@SdeDrama
Point 1 is very important brother. Wfh has definitely impacted lives badly on this front
Thank you @AlphaGrindset , I will definitely work on these points and come back to you someday 🙏🧿
All said, unless you're keeping yourself distracted and engaged this is going to be a difficult thing to overcome. More of self discovery and distraction is what is required for you at this moment.
My 2 cents : As my psych suggested to me, to be able to walk past depressive episodes, you would want to have a 'support-system' in place. It could be anyone or a group. Someone who you can trust your child with (that's the level of trust you need). Someone who doesn't fuel the fire but encourages that things will turn out fine. I had reservations with sharing my 'tendencies' with family. My doctor forced me, "either you tell or I will" and I caved. To my surprise, family has been highly supportive and cooperative. They give me a safe space to vent. I can now happily say that I have no reservations at home and I can freely speak my mind. That has alleviated shit ton of pressure off of my back. So my advice would be please have someone who can cater a no-judgement environment all the while being sensible enough to guide you through.
P.S. Meds do really work. If they don't seem to be working please consult with another professional because it could be a misdiagnosis.
Check you d3 and b12 levels checked with a blood test. Then decide on motivating your self.
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Have come across these analogies twice in three days
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Depression isn't sadness!