Other than meds, which have been tremendously helpful in my situation (also with my anxiety - but the right meds are key, so you may need to try new ones, and at increased dosages), a good therapist has also been a life saver. I've had a number of therapists, and many of them have been just ok, and some have been absolutely horrible. You didn't mention if you're doing any kind of therapy, but it has really helped me see through my depression and anxiety and has helped me understand and make some sense out of things. It helps me be happier, but I certainly agree with many of the other things mentioned here. For me, exercise, and intense exercise in particular, is great. It releases endorphins, breaks my thinking cycles, and if done regularly it's much easier to do (starting is always the hardest).
But I think it varies from person to person. The great news is there are many things that can help. But it can be challenging to get that help that one needs. And finally, grief is a normal part of life. But for those of us with depression, it can tip the scales and really drop our mood to the point where we need additional help. Reach out, get some additional help. And hang in there.
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01 Aug 2016, 11:02 am
