bruin
- Date posted
- 2y
Depression
I have been in a terrible depressive state for almost 2 weeks. Most days I cry atleast 2 times a day. What should I do? How can you get out of your head?
Local.HooliganLocal.Hooligan
- Date posted
- 2y
Whenever I’m in a depressive episode, it’s all about gaining momentum. I start by drinking some water, and gradually increase in intensity. Something I was told in inpatient is that it’s better to do something at 10% than 0%. If you take a shower, and you only have the energy to sit on the ground and let the water run over you- that’s great! At least you’ve rinsed yourself off. If you’re stuck in a certain pair of clothes- just change your underwear! Brush your teeth with water, eat a granola bar. You don’t need to do everything perfectly- be kind and patient with yourself. You have overcome all of your hardest days, and you’ll overcome this as well!! I am cheering you on.
MreowMreow
- Date posted
- 2y
@Rabies.MP3 I love this
AnonymousAnonymous
- Date posted
- 2y
I’ll save you the trouble. There’s nothing you can do to “just get it out”. It’s a marathon not a sprint. It is like digging through a mountain. Once you start you can’t stop digging, and some days you won’t know which way is forward or back, and the light will be gone, but you need to keep going because god damnit you deserve it and you’re mental and physical health is worth it. I know it sucks and I’m where you are, but we got this!
ListenToTheWindListenToTheWind
- User type
- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 2y
Little chip aways and lowering expectations so you exceed it everyday. Get enough water, go for a walk, fold your clothes, start where you are. And talk to your therapist or psychiatrist.
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- Date posted
- 17w
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