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Candyqueen1997

Updated 11mo ago

Coping with Depression and Anxiety: Seeking Advice

I'm new to all of this and was wondering how everyone works through bad depression and anxiety

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IAmTired247

2y

Through my bad depression, I do a reward system. It's stupid I know but it does work. I reward myself no matter the task. It helps a lot. Get out of bed? Reward. Brush teeth? Reward. Feed dog? Reward. Everything gets a reward no matter how small or stupid the task is, it helps to keep me moving throughout the day so I don't become a blob in a dark room. It has a 60/40 chance of working depending on the day. I also keep track of my mood too using an app called dailyo and I write small notes throughout the day of what made me have a smidge of happiness and what made my mood worse. For anxiety, I do a mix of music, my dog, and plushies. I usually do breathing techniques when I go to a quiet area to calm down in. Hopefully you find something that helps you 🤗
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Candyqueen1997

2y

thank you so much
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kittyrose

2y

what is an example of a reward for you? When I'm depressed I often don't find anything positive, so it's hard to find something rewarding
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EternalEyes

2y

Me personally what I do is I look up Bible verses that speak concerning depression and anxiety and write them down to help me remember God's promises
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MKLicious

2y

I like a good cry in the shower. I also watch vintage episodes of Real Housewives and remind myself that at least my life isn’t as bad as those women’s
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MKLicious

2y

A Xanax also helps
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Raspberry1996

2y

Sometimes It honestly helps me to cry it out. Sometimes I vent to my partner. Or make a therapy appointment for sometime soon if I’m really spiraling. Having an as needed anxiety med helped too.

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