[_mom2boys_]

When I'm having my hypomania states I can somewhat cope. I'm at least out and about and getting things done which gives me a good outlook on life, even if I do realize at the end of the day that it was still my BP showing it's face. But in my depression, I don't know how to overcome it or at the very least just cope with it. I have NO motivation to do simple things around the house. All they do is pile up and it makes my motivation plummet even more.

How do you cope with depression and get through the day?

[Travelinglady]

Hi, mom2boys. I take an antidepressant, and am just monitored to make sure it doesn't kick me into mania.

The best way to deal with depression, although easier said than done, is to try to stay somewhat active. At least get up and go for walks. I go to places like stores and malls and enjoy the sights. Plus I write out positive statements and read them over and over, get outside into the sunshine, try to find things to make me feel better such as warm baths, good-smelling perfume, etc. Eat healthily and so on. And I also see a therapist to talk about things that are upsetting me.

I hope some of this info helps.

[~Christina]

Its tough to stay motivated when you feeling so down.. Taking a walk even a short one in the sunshine can make a big difference .. I also set a timer for say 15 mins and pick one room and pick up the clutter or wash a sink full of dishes .. Knowing the timer will ring and ill be "done" takes away the overwhelming "OMG where do I even start"

[littlemiss44]

The depression is always looming in the background...it's hard to treat but with a good combo of meds and filling up my time seems to help. I go for walks or watch some tv. For some strange reason I feel calm when u watch tv. Being in the sunshine really does help alot.

[wildflowerchild25]

Opposite to emotion action. I force myself to do something I don't want to do or think I can't do, like give my son a bath or do the dishes, and then I reward myself with something dumb like lying on the couch staring blankly for half an hour. You just have to push yourself to do what you don't want to do. Right now to me it makes perfect sense bc I'm not depressed but I know when I was depressed a month ago it would have seemed like terrible advice. And unfortunately I don't think it helps the overall mood. But it helps for a little while.

[Rick7892]

Trying to be active helps me when I am depressed and/or overwhelmed. Just starting can be tough, but just trying to do one thing for a limited amount of time such as 5-10 minutes is a start. Trying to tackle 2-3 things or everything at once just makes things worse for me. Sometimes I get started by remembering the slogan First Things First, and try to do one priority item that would be good to get done right now. No multi-tasking for me when I am down or overwhelmed!