So how do I cope with depression? When it's got you in it's grip sometimes you just have to let it wash over you.At that point it is no use anyone telling you to pull yourself together. After all the bit of you that you would use to pull yourself together is the bit that is ill and weak. Later the time to pull yourself together will come, but for now just sit tight.I feel as if I cannot cope with anything, but usually if I have something planned I will somehow manage to keep to that commitment and in such a way that nobody knows how I am struggling. These times are a little triumph to help you through the day.
Mornings are the worst time for me and I just want to stay in bed and let the world go on without me. When I am very low I do take to my bed a lot. I am very fortunate that my bouts of depression only last about one week. Before my medication was sorted in the 80's I would dip in and out of depression all winter. Thank God for pills.
There are two main types of depression, reactive, which is a reaction to your circumstances and endogenous, which is a part of your makeup and not entirely affected by your circumstances. I get the second type. When I am depressed I like to sleep a lot, this is probably not a good thing as depression can lift if you do not have extra sleep. It is all very well knowing that , but acting upon it is another thing. Exercise is also beneficial. Some sorts of depression can be lifted by taking these measures, but some people need medication. You need to get to know your doctor and develope a relationship with him/her where you feel you can trust their judgement. Do look for help as there are lots of possibilities out there. It is not good to spend long stretches of time on your own. Talking with other people will often help lift your spirits, especially if they are people who have gone through this experience themselves. Maybe you need to join a self help group. Avoid people who tell...
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