Coping with Depression: Strategies and Tips

I try to keep busy, to the point where I don't just climb into bed, I fall into it. I'm in recovery, don't drink/use (alcohol is a depressant by the way, so is the news. I avoid that) I quit smoking cigarettes. Costs almost as much as it does to smoke crack!) I designed a puzzle book, based on recovery, something nobody's ever done before. I have my own recovery symbol, I designed and copyrighted. I'm nearly done with the first draft of a book, a tell all about the systems here in Massachusetts. Not everything here is about roses, romance and rainbows. I've got a graphic design book started, based mainly on the symbol I created. It'll probably take years to finish that. I put it somewhere in my book, I think. The one thing you never hear, from anyone working in any institution/on any psyche ward... keep busy!!!

Since my speration I have less panic attacks and my depression and anxiety has gone down so the lack of other toxic people is a must

First, I try to take one day at a time. No matter how much it sucks right now tomorrow might be better, or not, but I should at least try. Also, hobbies and interests help.

The state I live in woint allow the sale of them....they sell a tincture here ive been wanting to try but I've not had much success with any method other than smoking/vaping. Thanks Valerie_Jane

I live on the high side of the bipolar spectrum, manic, but seroquel tones me down and allows me to sleep. Antidepressants do nothing for me, they don't work. When I am depressed though, I read articles about depression, that helps, and try to get up and get into life rather than letting it get me down. Find a routine that picks me up, I try not to lay down and dwell on the issues that bother me. Getting up and doing the things I am neglecting helps pick me up.

Way too much it seems like forever and always but I know that my mood does change periodically I don't get manic anymore thank God it's been about a year for that anyway hope that answers your question somewhat