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Jun 08, 2016 at 12:19 PM
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I am curious as to what some of you do to “pull” yourselves out of those moments when you start to feel that depression start to creep in and you are fully aware that it is happening. As for myself, I notice I start to withdraw from people, because I don’t want to deal with the interactions. I let my husband know that I am not feeling “myself” . . . . . . that’s when he tries to lighten the mood and make me laugh . . . . . he usually gets me out for a walk and if that isn’t possible, he gets me out of the house. Now for my hubby, his outlet is music . . . . . he will either grab his acoustic or just listen to music that turns his thought patterns around. So, I guess I just want to know what are some other ways or things you do to help turn those thoughts around, besides the use of medication . . . . . .
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Jun 08, 2016 at 03:01 PM
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Doing something to encourage someone else often helps me.
Music is my salvation, I'm a singer, but no talent is needed, just a CD or download, no audience and sing along. Sometimes my voice doesn't even work to start with, but after 5 or 10 mins I can be someone else for a while and it makes your body produce feel good hormones. No miracle but it sometimes gives me respite. Good luck with your search. Be kind to yourself, you deserve it!   
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Jun 08, 2016 at 03:32 PM
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Thank you for sharing Fizzyo!!
 Music certainly can do wonders . . . . and thank you for the kind words : )
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Jun 08, 2016 at 03:59 PM
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I actually draw coping skills for Depression out of the same toolbox as my anxiety strategies. Most are from my CBT program, which I have continued to do at least once weekly since the sessions ended. I probably decatastrophize depressing and worrying situations more than any other tool. List making (ie. Evidence For/Against) help a great deal too. Finally the physical toolbox I have for anxiety provides comfort when I am depressed too. I speak of things like worry stones, my bean bag (a weight on my chest is soothing to me), a tin of coffee beans I shake like a rattle and my aromatherapy products. In addition I began an activity routine last mid-month. It is getting easier and easier to maintain it. I believe the activity is helping with the depression too.
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Jun 08, 2016 at 04:16 PM
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justafriend306 do you think that having a routine helps, like keeping you "busy" - awesome you mentioned the worry stone, I find those(mine) extremely helpful!!
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Jun 08, 2016 at 04:38 PM
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Mind you.... I am being weaned from Citalopram which was making me really quite sluggish and all I wanted to do was eat and sleep. As we are ramping down the dosage I am noticing it is also easier to stay awake. Could be the activity, could be the less citalopram. I would assume it is both. What do you do YorkieMom? I have begun volunteering which is good for several days a month. That too gives me something to look forward to and is helping with the depression. It is giving me a sense of accomplishment again (all part of the plan to transition back to work in 2017) |
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Jun 09, 2016 at 10:38 AM
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Right now life is kind of all over, working full time and going to school full time, I think is messing with my system. I am trying to be more mindful of those things, but my husband and I try to routinely go for walks. That helps both of us. I have tried meditation, but my mind does not stop, so I do the best I can with that. I want to try yoga, I heard that is good for anxiety and depression, but not sure how my concentration will pan out.lol
Thank you for your insight!! I realized there is ALWAYS something to look forward to . . .even when it seems like there is not . . . . . . I like to call it the bright light of hope!! |
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