Depression?

Question

How do you ladies cope with your depression? I’ve learned recently a huge part of my problems is my lack of self love. I’ve been battling this for years now and I’m just now starting to get a grip on it.. what are some ways that help you relax? Help you not dwell on the sad, lurking thoughts?

Answer

I have a box, in which I keep some things that help me. I can write down a few examples if it helps
-A few bags of my favorite tea (helps me calm down)
-photos and other things that remind me of nice memories
-nice letters, gifts, ect. I got from my friends and family
-a list of music that helps me (usually to calm down or distract me)
-pens and a note book (to draw or write. It sometimes helps me to write down exactly what I'm feeling)
I hope it helps

Answer

I think I’ve just gotten to the point where I’ve ignored it. I just have to live life. Life will never be as I want it to be and I just have to accept it. I’ve also been distancing myself. The world requires so much energy. I can’t take it. Plus people can’t hurt me if I’m alone.

Answer

For a while, I was doing great and my depressive episodes were very rare. I usually do something that makes me happy, especially when it comes to food, or self care, and forcing myself to try new things. 
For a while, exercise and self care helped so much. I too struggle with self love, and I found that if I wasn't happy with something about myself, rather than continuing to struggle with it in the vain of "love me for me" I was going to make myself love myself. 
So, for a while I was really being proactive. I was going out and making friends and exercising and eating right. And working on making myself happy. And that worked for so long. And it still does. 
This week, however, everything dropped. I live with my dad, (my parents married but seperated) and money has been tight, and school has been stressful, etc. And this entire week has been...the worst.

Answer

I listen to binaural waves. I don’t know why but it relaxes me when I’m having anxiety attacks. I also like searching nature sounds like creeks or thunderstorm sounds on Apple Music. It’s all calming to me.

Answer

I ride it out.
I remember the people who care for me and like me around 
I remember or lost out the god things about me or about life.
No matter how hard it gets, thinking about how much I love the forest and a nice hike is something I can't hate or regret. 
Pre-emptive care is also important. Get enough sleep, enough to eat and drink, do little things to make you happy, little by little, design your life to bring you the most happiness. 
Exercise can also boost your mood and make you feel motivated- but it's hard to get motivated to do that when you are down.

Depression?

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