What are the one or two things you do to manage your depression on an ongoing basis? So f’n tired of therapy, meds, etc and still not being better. I really want my life back.

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Exercise, sunshine, and spending time with loved ones

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Massage

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Yoga, meditation, exercise, outdoors. Tried to make it a routine on my better days so I can follow through on the other days. Also a “Done” checklist helps me a lot too, and some days this included everything from getting out of bed, brushing teeth, and eating food

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Float tank, CBD oil

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Having people around helps a lot. I had to move in to my friend’s place for a while because living alone was not doing me any good. Being around people who love you makes a huge difference

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It's it a job thing? For me it is, which is why I decided to leave consulting once I hit a year tenure. I can't afford to make that sacrifice for some prestige.

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Physical activity and minimizing sweets / alcohol helped me. Transitioning from meds was hard but worth it, felt "blah” on meds. Also finding a hobby, getting back to jiujitsu did that for me.

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I’ve been in bed with depression all day so I’m not really one to give advice, but signing up for exercise classes that charge a cancellation fee has helped to hold me accountable to exercising a couple days a week. I do feel better on those days.

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I need to move and get away from the computer. Also remember to eat well (heathy food). Avoid processed everything .

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Have you tried tweaking the meds? Or trying a different combo altogether?

I’ve been where you are (and still show up there every one in a while) and I know it’s frustrating. Take it one day at a time and find small things that help build momentum. A simple walk doesn’t fix the world but it can help shake of some of the suck

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I’m a big fan of therapy, but just going to a therapist to talk about your problems is only so effective- it really helps to have specific goals. Also consider different types of therapy.. I spent over a year doing cognitive behavioral therapy and while it was great for that time in my life it can lead to over analyzing your thoughts and feelings. Set goals like recognizing your red flags and actions to mitigate.
Currently reading The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris and acceptance and commitment therapy may be a good fit if you’ve struggled with mental illness, chronic pain, etc. for a while.
Unfortunately there isn’t a cure for depression it takes constant work.

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I try to listen to podcasts, practice mindfullness, and try to get as much sleep as possible on my good days. On my bad days, nothing except pure perseverance to push myself out of bed has worked. I really want to try and exercise regularly, but had a bad injury and now, to scared to do anything apart from cardio!

Thanks for the great suggestion. I do have a regular physical trainer, and it makes a difference. However, in the end its upto me to work out other days apart from the days my trainer is around to kick my ass. I think one of the things that depression does is impact enthusiasm or discipline. Having said that, people like you who are great examples dealing with depression and managing it the right way inspire people like us to get out and do the right thing. It's hard, but not impossible. Thanks again for taking time to provide great suggestions.

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