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Old Aug 23, 2017, 06:05 PM
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Ok, you are asking us "when do you give up?"

If a friend or family member you felt close to asked you the same, how would you answer? That's a good guide.

Next, you said your therapist or doc said you are running out of options. Mine told me that a few years ago. So... I took it on myself to figure out how to get better.

Have there been any pieces of advice your therapist or anyone has ever given you that has been healthy and helped you? If so, continue to use it when you can.

Sunshine helps with depression. Get as much as possible.

Look online, find out what foods and vitamins you may be able to add to your diet.

Lavender essential oil has helped me with anxiety.

Simply taking a walk can help with both anxiety and depression.

Listening to calming music like nature sounds, bamboo, or classical can help both anxiety and depression because it engages the entire brain causing you to focus in on it rather than the anxiety or depression.

Other relaxation and coping techniques are helpful as well.

Journal if talking helps you bc that still gets it "out" which is what talking does.

If someone else or some event in your past causes your depression, write a letter to the person or about the event. Outline how you were before what happened, detail what happened n how you felt during it, detail how you feel now, n state what you would like to happen in order to help you "get over it".

I hope that helps.
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