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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Obviously everyone is different, and you're already in touch with your GP which would always be my first step recommendation.
Here's the snapshot overview of what I consider key positive additional streams of management around depression in particular:
- physical exercise
- omega-3 fatty acids
- natural sunlight exposure
- restorative sleep
- social connectedness
- meaningful, engaging activity
And here is the post that I always put up if someone is posting a thread or makes a comment around seeking support for depression, or stating feeling depressed - as would be my default position:
Depression
Link in with GP and local services and get qualified clinical advice and support, have a buddy (friend or family) and tell them how you're really feeling, lots of fresh air outside, find your particular coping strategies and be conscious of particular triggers for you -- everybody is different -- check out resources on Mind website, be gentle with yourself and be conscious that feelings are just that, not actuality but your current response to your circumstances and can change, talk to people and if you can't talk...be with people, eat well, sleep well, exercise like walking, mindfulness, talking therapies, find your useful "things", but above all else know you are not alone. You really aren't. And being honest about how down you are with others is liberating for them and you. Be buoyed in the knowledge there is support, others will relate and you are very much worthwhile. Hugs.
Samaritans have a helpline you can call anytime. Please use it if you're in crisis.
(Also remember, sometimes the taking of medication is as a booster whilst managing a blip or difficult time as a strategy and not a statement of longterm need, you can be depressed and tackling difficult situations on top of that, and you can alternatively be tackling difficult situations that make you feel depressed - medication can be useful in either situation and isn't necessarily a bad thing. Wish you well) |
