I’m sorry you’re going through this! I linked to a depression questionnaire (it’s from the American Psychological Association so it’s legit, I’ve filled it out myself in the past!) because to me that’s what it sounds like you’re describing. Hopefully I’m overreacting!
Some things that can help include: socializing more often, keeping a gratitude journal, meditation, physical activity, doing kind things for others.
In the long run, therapy and medication can be great if you have access to them.
And turn off your phone, of course.
Nov 23, 2024
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whenever i start to Feel Real Bad i delete all the social media apps on my phone and i force myself to go outside into nature more, see other people, and read easy/shorter books (that aren’t sad). i journal to get any bad feelings out and to help think through why i’m in a funk. i clean my sheets and try to not be in my bed from 10am-9pm. i paint my nails. i dance in my room. i try to switch up my routine, and also put more effort into my outfits and fun makeup (personally it makes me feel more functional). i don’t have a therapist right now (working on it!) but talking to one usually helps me. i go to people i trust for advice, bc sometimes the funk comes from feeling overwhelmed. i also try to listen to lots of fun music like house music and indie pop. i’m not great at doing all of these things each time but a combination of them usually does the trick for me !
Jul 5, 2024
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every day, i try to incorporate:
1) some form of exercise
2) time outside (can be combined with exercise)
3) talking to/seeing a friend (or even a stranger, the important thing is social contact)
4) an intellectually stimulating activity that gives you a feeling of accomplishment (reading, practicing a language, doing a puzzle etc)
5) self care (nails, facial masks, body oil, or hell just a shower if that’s what you need)
when I maintain this routine my mental health stays fairly manageable! you can get through it 💪
Mar 8, 2024
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For me, a lot of the time when I feel like this it’s due to outside stressors. What I do when I feel like this, or depressed, is I delete Instagram and any other form of social media (this doesn’t count). I start changing my daily routine and limit screen time at home. I read before bed (even though it takes time to learn how to focus on it). I guess it is one of those things that you have to make a choice to overcome everyday. Like people have said, practicing meditation is helpful. For me I found it too challenging, maybe it’s the stigma of it or something. So instead of meditating, I stretch before bed and focus on my breaths and how my body feels. My mind will wander, but it is more about grounding myself than removing all external thoughts.
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