Feelings depressed all the time

Buffy01 · Sep 25, 2019, 04:00 PM

I been feeling really down and depressed lately. Everything seem to hurt when I try to do something that will make me feel better! I been in tears lately. I don't know what to do or why I feel so sad! Any coping skills?

SlumberKitty · Sep 25, 2019, 04:05 PM

I try to focus on self care when my depression is really bad. So that means making sure I'm eating right, getting exercise, getting enough sleep, showering, then it also means doing some nice things for myself. Maybe having a bit of a spa day. Laying on my bed cuddling with one of my pets or a stuffed animal. Going out in nature. Looking at cute pictures of kitties online. Etc. Any of these things and more to buoy my spirits. When that isn't enough, going to a T appointment, talking to a friend, talking to a helpline. Etc. HUGS Kit

MickeyCheeky · Sep 25, 2019, 04:11 PM

You're already aware of distractions and relaxing techniques like yoga so I won't suggest those. Perhaps some self-help books that you may buy? Perhaps some GOOD articles or YouTube videos if you aren't already checking out those. i also believe eating healthy and sleeping well if you can are REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT AS WELL! THE WISE AND WONDERFUL @SlumberKitty HAS GIVEN YOU LOTS OF AND PLENTY OF WISE AND WONDERFUL ADVICE AS WELL! Please be kind to yourself as that's the MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU CAN DO! I AM TRULY, DEEPLY SORRY THAT YOU'RE HURTING AND STRUGGLING SO BADLY AND THAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS! Feel free to PM me ANYTIME as usual when you need advice and support or even simply someone to talk to or vent to! I'LL TRY TO GET BACK AT YOU AS SOON AS I POSSIBLY CAN! THAT'S A PROMISE! YOU CAN STAY ASSURED OF THAT!

I am SURE plenty of others will also KINDLY, GLADLY, WISELY, BEAUTIFULLY AND WONDERFULLY help you out as well! I AM SURE OF THAT! YOU CAN STAY ASSURED OF THAT! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Buffy01, your family, your friends, your nieces and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking! I AM TRULY DEEPLY SORRY THAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS AND THAT YOU'RE HURTING AND STRUGGLING SO BADLY! PLEASE NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! Things will tunr out better for you! I AM SURE OF THAT!

Buffy01 · Sep 25, 2019, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

I try to focus on self care when my depression is really bad. So that means making sure I'm eating right, getting exercise, getting enough sleep, showering, then it also means doing some nice things for myself. Maybe having a bit of a spa day. Laying on my bed cuddling with one of my pets or a stuffed animal. Going out in nature. Looking at cute pictures of kitties online. Etc. Any of these things and more to buoy my spirits. When that isn't enough, going to a T appointment, talking to a friend, talking to a helpline. Etc. HUGS Kit

I will keep that in mind!

Buffy01 · Sep 25, 2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyCheeky

You're already aware of distractions and relaxing techniques like yoga so I won't suggest those. Perhaps some self-help books that you may buy? Perhaps some GOOD articles or YouTube videos if you aren't already checking out those. i also believe eating healthy and sleeping well if you can are REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, REALLY IMPORTANT AS WELL! THE WISE AND WONDERFUL @SlumberKitty HAS GIVEN YOU LOTS OF AND PLENTY OF WISE AND WONDERFUL ADVICE AS WELL! Please be kind to yourself as that's the MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU CAN DO! I AM TRULY, DEEPLY SORRY THAT YOU'RE HURTING AND STRUGGLING SO BADLY AND THAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS! Feel free to PM me ANYTIME as usual when you need advice and support or even simply someone to talk to or vent to! I'LL TRY TO GET BACK AT YOU AS SOON AS I POSSIBLY CAN! THAT'S A PROMISE! YOU CAN STAY ASSURED OF THAT!

I am SURE plenty of others will also KINDLY, GLADLY, WISELY, BEAUTIFULLY AND WONDERFULLY help you out as well! I AM SURE OF THAT! YOU CAN STAY ASSURED OF THAT! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @Buffy01, your family, your friends, your nieces and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking! I AM TRULY DEEPLY SORRY THAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH ALL OF THIS AND THAT YOU'RE HURTING AND STRUGGLING SO BADLY! PLEASE NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVER GIVE UP HOPE! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING! Things will tunr out better for you! I AM SURE OF THAT!

Thank you! I am looking for something that I had not tried out!

Sep 25, 2019, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffy01

I been feeling really down and depressed lately. Everything seem to hurt when I try to do something that will make me feel better! I been in tears lately. I don't know what to do or why I feel so sad! Any coping skills?

putting my feelings into words helps me a lot

ice cream and cookies help too

Fuzzybear · Sep 26, 2019, 10:34 AM

chocolate
playing the piano
going outside and eating berries
these sometimes help me..

Buffy01 · Sep 26, 2019, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by AB2371

putting my feelings into words helps me a lot

ice cream and cookies help too

I will try to keep that in mind!

Buffy01 · Sep 26, 2019, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

chocolate
playing the piano
going outside and eating berries
these sometimes help me..

I will try to keep that in mind!

Fuzzybear · Sep 26, 2019, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AB2371

putting my feelings into words helps me a lot

ice cream and cookies help too

Buffy01 · Oct 01, 2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I will keep that in mind!

SlumberKitty · Oct 02, 2019, 11:39 AM

How are you feeling now @Buffy01?

Buffy01 · Oct 02, 2019, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

How are you feeling now @Buffy01?

I'm still feeling down! But I am trying to fight the feeling!

Buffy01 · Jan 11, 2022, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SlumberKitty

How are you feeling now @Buffy01?

A little better since I started taking anxiety and depression medicine. Especially since it been increase.

Buffy01 · Oct 18, 2022, 06:21 PM

I have been trying to keep myself busy to help fight my depression.

moodyblue83 · Oct 19, 2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffy01

I have been trying to keep myself busy to help fight my depression.

You have gotten some very good tips and ideas as to how to make yourself feel better. The only problem , ( at least for me) ,
is the paradox of the above statement which I myself would have said. " I'm TRYING to keep myself busy ". Not easy to do when your ( me ), paralyzed mentally and physically. I'm retired ,
and could go anywhere or do whatever I want. Yet I can't move because I'm paralyzed. My body is breaking down and cannot follow my mind. My mind is filled with procrastination of a thought process that can get me out of this depressed hell.
I'll just leave it there for now. Sorry Buffy01 if I made you more depressed.

Buffy01 · Oct 25, 2022, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by moodyblue83

You have gotten some very good tips and ideas as to how to make yourself feel better. The only problem , ( at least for me) ,
is the paradox of the above statement which I myself would have said. " I'm TRYING to keep myself busy ". Not easy to do when your ( me ), paralyzed mentally and physically. I'm retired ,
and could go anywhere or do whatever I want. Yet I can't move because I'm paralyzed. My body is breaking down and cannot follow my mind. My mind is filled with procrastination of a thought process that can get me out of this depressed hell.
I'll just leave it there for now. Sorry Buffy01 if I made you more depressed.

I was just giving an update since the last time that I was here. I understand what you're saying. No, you didn't make me feel depressed.

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