LithiumMenace
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Do you suffer from depression/mental illness? And if so, how do you cope and or manage?
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Yeah, I probably have been sad like that (but not clinically diagnosed), my childhood was a complete disaster.
But anyways, I don't want to lose the best years on this body on that nonsense, so I try to look forward to the future with an optimistic (but realistic) view. Do things you love with the good people that are around you, if you don't have anyone, try to meet someone, what else can you do?
It depends on how you are as a person, I am lonely by nature, so I'd rather have a great friend or someone who I really connect with, rather than 10 "friends" while not being that connected (at that point they're acquaintances).
When I'm alone I try to have fun with hobbies I like, or learning interesting stuff (although I have been slaking on that, lately), and relaxing when I can, give yourself some "me" time. A healthy diet, sleep and exercise also play a role, so you should try to not neglect those.
That should help you to improve your perspective in life, which is also a big factor (I now give less of a heck on certain things, because they're not worth the attention), if I focus too much on miserable stuff I'm wasting my time, I've already done that enough.
But anyways, I don't want to lose the best years on this body on that nonsense, so I try to look forward to the future with an optimistic (but realistic) view. Do things you love with the good people that are around you, if you don't have anyone, try to meet someone, what else can you do?
It depends on how you are as a person, I am lonely by nature, so I'd rather have a great friend or someone who I really connect with, rather than 10 "friends" while not being that connected (at that point they're acquaintances).
When I'm alone I try to have fun with hobbies I like, or learning interesting stuff (although I have been slaking on that, lately), and relaxing when I can, give yourself some "me" time. A healthy diet, sleep and exercise also play a role, so you should try to not neglect those.
That should help you to improve your perspective in life, which is also a big factor (I now give less of a heck on certain things, because they're not worth the attention), if I focus too much on miserable stuff I'm wasting my time, I've already done that enough.
soup peddler
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I uh had a very rough transition from being a girl to being a woman because of what we'll call "negative initial sexual experiences" and witnessing lots of violence as a child, but I went through a lot of counseling, met some great friends, addressed my bad lifestyle habits, and repaired my relationship with my family, and feel way, way, way, way better than I used to. I used to have this very very shitty and disrespectful tendency to run away from people and things. I still have a lot of difficulty regulating my emotions sometimes and get extremely scared around angry people, but I'm hoping and trying to make sure things will keep getting better.
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we all do this is autistfarms.
serious answer: i've kind of unintentionally taught myself cognitive behavioral therapy when it comes to negative thoughts. i try to remember what i'm fighting on in life for, and that progress takes time, especially after years of suffering.
idk if this helped much
serious answer: i've kind of unintentionally taught myself cognitive behavioral therapy when it comes to negative thoughts. i try to remember what i'm fighting on in life for, and that progress takes time, especially after years of suffering.
idk if this helped much
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I’ve found medication helped me. Im looking into starting counseling currently. I have bad days, you just gotta feel the emotions and let them come out. When you’re sad, angry,happy. and try to be there for yourself when you’re sad, do something you enjoy like a bath, practicing Self care : ) I do journaling also when I’m feeling extra anxious and write down what I’m feeling
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A careful regime of alcohol and stimulants
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The best you can hope for are moments where things aren't so bad. I live for these moments.
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Not clinical depression as my depression comes from an identifiable source.
I just cope with it by being a junky retard and praying for hope.
Could really fucking use some ngl
I just cope with it by being a junky retard and praying for hope.
Could really fucking use some ngl
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Complex PTSD from a lot of heavy shit, which in turn manifests as depression and anxiety.
Bupropion helps the depression but definitely played a role in the substance abuse. Alcohol helped the anxiety but became a bigger problem. Counselors always help until they don't.
Right now I do aspects of REBT and DBT, some stuff related to polyvagal theory, journal, meditate, exercise to sublimate and build distress tolerance, and read/research a lot.
My biggest issue by far is that the source of my trauma is still a big part of my life and will be for the foreseeable future, so a lot of normal protocols and avenues for treatment aren't really viable; the defense mechanisms and coping strategies that are maladaptive in some areas of my life are still necessary in others, and a lot of the risk factors that traditionally preclude trauma-informed care are going to continue to be present in my life. I really just need to find a qualified therapist who has a background in CPTSD and is willing to work with me within the context of my gay retarded life circumstances to help me learn to either supplant existing defense mechanisms with healthier ones that are applicable both in my specific circumstance and in normal life, or help me learn to effectively context switch between the two.
But in the meantime I meditate and exercise and read and read and read and stay sober and try to figure this shit out.
Bupropion helps the depression but definitely played a role in the substance abuse. Alcohol helped the anxiety but became a bigger problem. Counselors always help until they don't.
Right now I do aspects of REBT and DBT, some stuff related to polyvagal theory, journal, meditate, exercise to sublimate and build distress tolerance, and read/research a lot.
My biggest issue by far is that the source of my trauma is still a big part of my life and will be for the foreseeable future, so a lot of normal protocols and avenues for treatment aren't really viable; the defense mechanisms and coping strategies that are maladaptive in some areas of my life are still necessary in others, and a lot of the risk factors that traditionally preclude trauma-informed care are going to continue to be present in my life. I really just need to find a qualified therapist who has a background in CPTSD and is willing to work with me within the context of my gay retarded life circumstances to help me learn to either supplant existing defense mechanisms with healthier ones that are applicable both in my specific circumstance and in normal life, or help me learn to effectively context switch between the two.
But in the meantime I meditate and exercise and read and read and read and stay sober and try to figure this shit out.
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I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and I think it most likely happened from me being a terminally online retard for the most part. Thankfully the extreme anxiety was mitigated but I still happen to get anxiety sometimes.
A good way to mitigate this is focusing on something else but sometimes it gets so overwhelming that it wouldn't work.
A good way to mitigate this is focusing on something else but sometimes it gets so overwhelming that it wouldn't work.
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i spent 2 years as a complete social hermit after being disregarded by my friends (at least 24 yo me thought like that) and now i believe that i am immune to depression
theres just no point and you are doing yourself a dissurvives to dwell upon things like that.
everything will be all right no matter what, because the alternative is giving up on life, and no one ever won by giving up on something like that.
theres just no point and you are doing yourself a dissurvives to dwell upon things like that.
everything will be all right no matter what, because the alternative is giving up on life, and no one ever won by giving up on something like that.
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I was diagnosed with clinical depression.
I stay on top of taking my meds. Aside from that when things start to go south I force myself to do something to keep myself occupied. Even just taking a long walk while listening to music so I’m not at home stagnating in my thoughts can help. I remind myself of the people in my life who need me and would be fucked if I just rolled over and gave up, so I keep on pushing forward for them. When those little moments of genuine happiness come, I cherish them. I suppose that’s one positive I can take away from being depressed is I don’t take much for granted anymore.
I stay on top of taking my meds. Aside from that when things start to go south I force myself to do something to keep myself occupied. Even just taking a long walk while listening to music so I’m not at home stagnating in my thoughts can help. I remind myself of the people in my life who need me and would be fucked if I just rolled over and gave up, so I keep on pushing forward for them. When those little moments of genuine happiness come, I cherish them. I suppose that’s one positive I can take away from being depressed is I don’t take much for granted anymore.