[imaginethat]

Is there anything that gives you momentary relief from depression? I have NO desire to do anything I used to do "for fun". Nothing distracts me from the despair except for maybe watching my favorite TV show.

I'm seeing a therapist. I just changed to a new AD and waiting for it to work.

I would enjoy hearing what distractions have worked for you.

[Clara22]

Taking care of my pets

[wiretwister]

Originally Posted by imaginethat

. Nothing distracts me from the despair except for maybe watching my favorite TV show.
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sometimes that is all there is ... a Kpop group for me ... only thing that always works ... or at least has so far ... hang in there ... Tigger .

[VerMOZZica]

For me it`s spending time with my family.Listening to my favorite music also helps.

[Rizzar]

Sleeping

[lotusblossom19]

Listening to music I like and watching funny TV shows and stand-up comedy

[Onward2wards]

Getting so fed up of a status quo that doesn't work, that I finally get off my rear and do something about it. That is the only thing that gives relief, because it's the right thing to do.

To write in my journal and read about how to climb up again step by step! It usually works to follow the instructions I have made for myself in my journal. I think it is the decision to not go further down who makes it for me. I see the world as black because I feel rejected, have made a fool out of my self, being blamed for something I didn't do .... , and then remember that I have good advice from me to me in my journal. After writing down what is the problem now and looking out for my own former advice, something happens between starting to write/read and the decision to "pick up the parts and move on".

You can say that this is a good strategy (for me) when I have overlooked the red flags that should have told me to understand that the a trigger was on it's way.

When I'm able to recognize the danger there and then, I am able to make good use of relaxation techniques immediately in combination with cognitive strategies already known to me. I have found it helpful to invest time in learning myself PMR (progressive muscle relaxation) and Autogen Training. It took about a half year of practice before it worked.

[Zukodyn]

Expressing my dark emotional state by writing it down has brought relief to me.

[Sunflower123]

Sleeping, holding my pets, watching tv, reading my kindle.

Being busy at work (it's hard being at work when it's not busy), exercising with bike riding and weights, listening to music I like, watching Wheel of Fortune & Jeopardy, relaxing in the pool area providing that no one comes along to ruin it like it happens sometimes.