I’ve been teaching for few years now and I’ve had students seriously struggling with depression, it’s disheartening, if you are in these platform and you are also a victim, I have a little advice for you,
Breaking free from depression requires a combination of self-care, social support, and professional help. Start by acknowledging your emotions and seeking help from a mental health professional or a trusted friend or family member. Practice self-care by getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in activities that bring you joy. Challenge negative thoughts and focus on the present moment through mindfulness techniques. Remember, depression is not a sign of weakness, and seeking help is a sign of strength.
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This is helpful 
Thanks
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"Practice self-care by getting regular exercise, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in activities that bring you joy’ absolutely! Simple things but so effective
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What kind of mindfulness techniques helped you @Thelaw ? I try and be mindful but it gets hard to remember to stop and be mindful about … being mindful…
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Walking meditation and mindful breathing.
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When I notice myself feeling angry I stop myself and breathe and try to figure out what triggered the anger. When I notice I am feeling anxious, I do the same. Stop, breathe, and look back on my thoughts and actions to see where it is coming from. For me I’m usually angry or anxious about things beyond my control. If that is the case, I do my best to just let it go by thinking about something positive that is happening instead. I feel like anger, anxiety, and depression are my biggest triggers so I have to sort those feelings out fast. Hope this helps.
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I like walking meditation. I struggle to sit and focus to walking might really be effective for me
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Hi, I was diagnosed with having Bipolar II with Depression about 5 years ago. After trying therapy with many medication combos, I feel like I’ve reached a place where this is as good as I’m going to get, which is fine, because w/o meds and therapy, I was really, really bad. I isolated myself from everyone and everything. I still isolate myself and I’m not sure why? I mean I feel ok, but is just feeling ok good ennough? After 2 years with this med combo, I thought I’d be at a different level. I feel I’ve reached a plateau. Is it true you can get “stuck” somehow? I feel like I exist in this world, not real living. I’ve been told that I have a blunted affect now… probably because of my meds, right? I even noticed the change in me. Is there any herbal remedies that can help depression? Just curious… ~ g
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The “blunt” affect I feel for sure. Bipolar is tough and no one wants to fell muted. I’ve found random things that make me feel a little alive. Healthy things that give me a small sense of aliveness. Riding my bike in new places, finding shit in the dumpster I can fix up and sell or thrifting for treasures. I will admit I cycle and when the mania hits right I can say fuck it all and get off my meds just to feel that horrible goodness. I’m learning to reach out as soon as I get that fuck it feeling. My family can remind me of the hell I go through every time I chose mania over meds. I also have schizophrenia so it gets a little wild. I do get ECT and that’s been incredible. Might be something to look into.
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Hi, thanks for sharing. Before meds, I would go on adventure walks, hikes, bike rides and did alot thrifting and have some good treasures, that’s for sure. My problem now is that I isolate myself and with me using right now… is self destructive. Or maybe self-sabotaging in a way. Idk? ~ g
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Sounds like we’re kindred spirits. Thrifters and drifters. Give yourself some MN credit (if you’re in MN?) , it’s fucking freezing. You’re not alone in struggling to do things. I get to this point of winter where I’m just holding on for spring, getting through the days.
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Hey @Atlasclous, I do live in Minneapolis, MN, but the cold doesn’t really bother me. I hate hot to hot and humid days. You won’t see me outside… lol My meds make me sweat and it’s just too embarrassing. People are like, “You sick or something?” So, I just try and avoid the hot days, so I don’t feel like I have to explain myself, but why do we think that we always have to explain ourselves, you know? ~ g
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@geminiBlu I also hate hot humid days. I could live in the fall and spring months. I am NOT a sit on the beach and soak up the heat kinda person.
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No, me neither. I sweat too much and it just sucks. Cooler weather for me for sure. ~ g
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