Hey Pandas, I have depression and I know that a lot of people besides me have it too. Therefore, I'd like to ask. What are some of the ways that help you cope with depression?
For me, personally, a few things seem to help. I like to write poetry and listen to music. I also play the flute and work out.
What are some of your coping methods when it comes to dealing with depression? Also, please be respectful and nice to each other; you never know what a person could be going through! So let's keep our replies positive and supportive as much as possible.
#1
talking to my doggo :)
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#2
Bored Panda certainly helps
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#3
I like to sit and think. some times I will draw and listen to music. I will play my favorite video games and chat with friends. but my favorite thing to do was to make up a new friend in my head then I would talk to them as if they were a therapist. I like to do that because I feel it is easier to talk and vent to some that are not real then to talk to someone that might tell others. I do this a lot for more than just depression and it really helps if you have. people say that I'm too old for an "imaginary friend" but I mean they are there for when you are sad and don't want to talk o someone that's real.
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#4
I sing. I get anxious a lot and have problems because of it. But when I sing I feel like all my problems are gone. Also, I read! When I read I'm not me anymore, I'm the book character and that takes all my problems away.
20points
#5
A few years ago I was really sick, and in fact, dying. I was horribly depressed, had written and rewritten wills, saw no way out. Then someone tagged me in one of those fb challenges, and this time it was about Gratitude. I started listing three things I was grateful for each day. The days turned into months as I found my way out of the hole I was in by lighting the way with being grateful. Each time I found Gratitude, I found Joy. Each time I found Joy, I had another reason to live. Sometimes I was just listing things like, 'I am breathing'...or ' I woke today', but others, it was hard to just say three things. By being Grateful first each day, I was able to start in a positive space. It worked. It turned out I had more reasons to live than to die. It's now a habit, and the word Grateful is part of my daily vocabulary.
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#6
Listen to Billie eilish
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#7
1. I bake a cake and share it with neighbours. It´s soulfood ...
2. I´ m looking for whats new on "bored panda“. Seeing so much creativity makes me happy and gives me new inspirations
3. I take care for someone who could use some help or attention, like calling somebody, who lives alone, giving some money to someone, saying something nice to somebody
4. I read the meditations (self reflections) of Marcus Aurelius. It clears up my mind like having some clear fresh water from a source. You can search for "best quotes" of him and find them in a minute ...
5. I am writing down just one litte detail that is "good" and/or "new" in my life, every day, for a while
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#8
Usually giving a huge hug to my dog, going out to the beach or into the forest and trying to take in nature to forget about my troubles for a little bit, or lastly cook a comforting meal with my wife and just talk it over with her.
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#9
I take a shower, turn up the water either super hot or super cold, and I lay down in the bathtub with the water coming down on me like rain. It is very relaxing and depressing at the same time.
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#10
I sing in the shower. Trust me it works! ;)
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#11
Books. I find some good books and immerse myself in it. You just have to find the right theme that works for you. Mostly adventure-fantasy, historical fiction and comedy does it for me. Oh and some really really good music in the bavkground.
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#12
Music...Food...
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#13
when i was dpressd i talked to my friends alot and that helped i also watched lots of funny videos to make my self laugh.
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#14
I smile and I laugh. This is how I cope with my anxiety as well, so people think I am blowing them off if we are in a serious conversation and I start laughing. Im not trying to do that, I am just extremely anxious.
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#15
nerver forget that there is people who care about you
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#16
I build and paint small scale Airfix model kits. It's really good at focusing the mind and prevents it from wandering. It's only one thing I do in the endless war but it wins me a few battles along the way.
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#17
I go to bed. When I'm asleep, I don't have to listen to my head anymore.
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#18
Borrowing into a mountain of blankets and pillows on a really high mattress with popcorn, nutella sandwiches, and my homemade Coco mix by my side while watching Doctor Who (Best alien show in the world btw) with all the lights off and hugging my giant panda bear plushie. This is how I cope with life ;p
10points
#19
The Moomin books from Tove Jansson. Those books never fail me. Also, the 90's anime series. I suggest them for everyone suffering from depression. They help.
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#20
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