Dealing with Depression and Loneliness: Alternatives to Therapy and Medication

I definitely do recommend therapy, but if you can't get that atm, do things that make you feel happy. For me, socializing with friends makes me happy, it makes me feel more energetic, supported, and connected. I also love going out, it always makes me excited and happy to break any monotonous routines and just have fun. Do things that make you feel like that. Also, be sure to eat well. Exercise can be hard, but try your best, and if you're too fatigued, try a calmer form of exercise like yoga, or just sit outside if the weather is nice. Also journaling and talking to friends helps! I journal a lot when I need to figure something out, and it really helps me. If you feel too alone, you can also talk about it with friends. And last thing I have, do things that comfort you. If you truly can't do it anymore, see if you can take a break from work/school, it's ok to call in sick, you are sick and you deserve to care for yourself so you can get better. Watch shows that comfort you (I watch mlp, I've associated it with comfort and the happy energy with a low amount of stressy action relaxes me), eat foods that make you happy, go get a latte, anything that makes you feel comfortable and safe.