So how did you fix your depression?
What was the final solution that helped pull you out of that funk?
Was it a specific medicine? Therapy? A combination of?
I am working out and eating healthier, but still struggle with depression and anxiety.
I’m tired of the frequent thoughts of nothingness, the lack of any desire to do things, as well as the constant and immeasurable need for me to force myself to do things.
I just want to be happy.
I don’t want to ruminate on mistakes.
I want to be free.

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1) basically cut out all alcohol. I will one one beer or one glass of wine very occasionally.
2) 8 hours of sleep a night
3) HIIT workout 3-4 times per week
4) eat 90% whole foods, nothing processed, and eat 3 proper meals per day.
5) I use a paper planner in addition to my outlook one to physically write down my priorities for the week and to write down my thoughts.

I find I need to be very intentional about...everything. I decide how I want the week to go - ie more focus on work or friends or SO or a combo.

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I’m female, but I’ve actually left bcg. It was not depression related but rather goal related. I do have very high functioning depression. Mine also comes in waves so I’m super “on” when it’s at bay. This is why I try and do all of the above. Not everyone’s depression (and often accompany anxiety) manifests in the same way and some people can be really good about hiding it. I find this is especially true for women.

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Finding god helped me a lot. You have a purpose and once you start to seek and pursue it it changes your life. I don’t even know exactly what my purpose is but I’m chasing it and doing my best and it’s helped a lot. Hope this helps❤️

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Thank you A1. I appreciate that. I often forget to consider the value I add to peoples lives and the ways I can help others.

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Meds have helped me a lot (for both depression and anxiety). Less work related stress and some therapy also helped. And just started with a guided anxiety journal which helps me in the moment to get past whatever keeps repeating in my head.

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I took Wellbutrin to pull myself out of a very deep depression. It gave me the energy to start doing other things to better manage my depression so that I could eventually get on without the Wellbutrin.

I do a lot of meditation (Balance is a great app) and CBT (Bloom is a good app for this). These practices have taught me to be a lot more patient with myself when I do end up in another low mood.

I also set very strict boundaries on myself relating to work now. If I start to feel depressed, I know that I have been overworking and that I need a break. I will take a sick day or a vacation day to give myself time to recharge and feel like myself again. I think that wanting to be alive is more important than any job so I don’t feel guilty about taking a day.

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Never fixed—it’s a part of who you are and your journey; you are not alone and you are not defined by your moods / feelings. Therapy first, psychiatrist next, and putting practices into place to achieve active coping. Until then, I recommend behavioral activation (https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Behavioral-Activation-for-Depression.pdf) as a starting point. I’ve been also dealing with this for my adult life, and using skills like BA (evidence based treatment) have really helped. You got this, you are more than enough, and there’s a path to healing ❤️‍🩹

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That’s a great pdf! Thank you!!

I’m trying to learn to just accept it, since nothing else worked.

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Anytime, TA1. I’m a huge electrical and mechanical engineering nerd with a strong IT background and I’m happy to help in anyway that I can. Feel free to DM me anytime.

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I think it’s going to depend on the individual but for me there is no “fixing” there is management and acceptance.

I’ve been living with chronic depression the better part of my adult life and I have been able to live a life with a combination of medications and therapy.

I also know the “feelings” aren’t going to be linear and I watch triggers carefully before I find myself in the low lows.

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not sure if fix is the right word, but there are some things that have certainly helped me combat my depression/anxiety when it hits.

i do take meds but i believe certain habits play a bigger role in conquering seasons of depression. group therapy, journaling (a huge help for me), making a daily routine. accepting that i dont need to do all the things in one day - sometimes just eating itself is my victory of the day. try to get some light walks in or some small exercises. expressing yourself in any kind of art medium is great too

remember that when it comes to mental health, its not a one time fix all thing. meds can only do so much. find what techniques help you and try to incorporate those everyday

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Meds to get out of the hole and healthy lifestyle changes to stay out afterwards. Less drinking and more sleep and working out.

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I am at the meds level of this right now. Working on the lifestyle changes. It’s a process but it works. As stated above, it’s not a cure rather management of depression. Adjusting the focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t do.

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Try Emotions Anonymous (EA) literature. They have groups but the literature really helped me transform to the positive. I also was just diagnosed with narcolepsy which was the root cause for my depression since middle school. Possibly ask for rediagnosis? You are not alone. Stay hopeful friend.

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Check out HeyPeers. They have TONS of online help groups. I joined the Narcolepsy group which runs on Saturdays and Wednesdays. They're free too! This group provided information through their personal experiences, which led me to meds changes that have transformed my life.

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For me ECT did that wonder it shame medical community does not use that as they should it is life saving treatment

I also did two treatments of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), which the firm pays for. I didn't notice a major difference on the first round and the second round I stopped two sessions before completion because I thought it was affecting my memory. For some it works.

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