I Am Majorally Depressed

[Punky143]

I try and deny it but it doesn't go away. Can't I have at least 1 day of happiness? Without anxiety, without disassociation, without making sure everything and everyone is ok? Maybe someday.

 

[Bloomy]

Small steps and days at the time.

Ive gotten to the point where atleast I can be ok for an hours or some before I go back to anxiety - ptsd rollecoaster. But better then before atleast.

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

I struggled with depression and suicidal ideation for some thirty years. I have three ways of fighting depression:

1. Make sure to do something I love everyday. For that matter, spend as much time as possible doing what I love.

2. Practice smiling. I wrote about this elsewhere. I put a pencil between my teeth and hold it there without closing my lips. This forces a smile which sends signals to my brain to release happy neurotransmitters.

3. Laughing. Watching comedies to make myself laugh. Even forced laughing.

 

[EveHarrington]

:hug: