[bewise93]

I feel depressed sometimes all day, mostly mornings. But it feels crippling. I go to work and I feel depressed but I tell myself I'm making almost 20 an hour so its worth it. But I make a schedule of simple things like reading a book, watering the flowers, taking my dog for a walk etc. But I never do any of these things. I lay in bed, get up, go to work. Then get home, lay in bed. Anyone know of simple things to do? Im talking like little stuff that can still give me some enjoyment. BTW I just got this job last week after being on disability. I don't know if that's a trigger for depression.

what about buying a book of puzzles/ word games/ other things for your brain

I do love those types of things. not only does it help me feel less depressed, but it's good for your brain- and especially mine which is quite weak. lol

likewise what about a book of art projects?

curl up with a nice movie/ tv show

[nikon]

when i'm really depressed i can't actually find anything to do that gives me enjoyment, but when i'm just mildly depressed i turn to short-ish youtube videos - anything from a few minutes to about 40 minutes. in depression i find it difficult to follow a series because i lose interest and concentration, and watching a film is too long. watching little clips and sometimes a longer documentary type video just occupies my mind without demanding too much concentration. although, seeing it from the other side, feeding my mind with short clips that cause me to switch focus every few minutes probably destroys concentration. ... but anyway, when i'm moderately depressed that's how i cope.

[venusss]

What I do all the time: take random pictures of little things that make me happy. Flowers, landscape, buildings, some funny things, fruit harvest, whatnot...

then i like to look at them to remind myself life is beautiful and wonderful.

I also have list of my tunes that help me get in the fighter mood. I paint my nails holo, cause... it makes me happy (and it helps in anxiety inducing situations, to just look at my sparkly nails to ground myself). I paint, draw and force myself to go out to events to make like minded people.

what about reading uplifting things on the web.

for one you have the chicken soup for the soul stories (which I find really good and uplifting), or you could search for positive news stories.

their are websites that list a section called " weird news", as one of it's subheadings, where you find some really cool stuff.

[~Christina]

Early stage I just sleep and do basic self care , shower, cook etc

But I do not feel bad about sleeping more than “ my normal insomnia”

TBH after years of making myself try and do things, I now accept how I feel and if I'm so depressed that I just want to stay in bed most of the time, that's what I do. I allow myself to feel sad and withdraw from the world. I think I need that time to be sad. I don't push myself to do stuff. Letting it happen makes it easier for me to recover, because it feels natural. I start doing things only when I feel better. I don't force it.

Originally Posted by Little Cat

TBH after years of making myself try and do things, I now accept how I feel and if I'm so depressed that I just want to stay in bed most of the time, that's what I do. I allow myself to feel sad and withdraw from the world. I think I need that time to be sad. I don't push myself to do stuff. Letting it happen makes it easier for me to recover, because it feels natural. I start doing things only when I feel better. I don't force it.

I talked about that with my bipolar mentor, and she agreed with this statement

you just need to do what you can handle on what ever day

I drink something I enjoy

mint tea, cola, black currant squash...