How do you deal with depression/anxiety?

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Idk why I'm coming on this site out of anything to ask this question. I've also been dealing with depression and anxiety for the past 8ish years it's gotten a bit better, somedays were good and some are horrible.

Since this pandemic shit has been going on everything I actually got enjoyment and socialization out of (going to bars, movies, the beaches etc) is obviously not available. My line of work is still closed and probably will be until July, and no, I really would rather not pick up a new job since I've got a leadership role at this job. Anyways, I've been slipping more and more into depression again, like bad to the point where I'm using drinking to cope and I shut myself away in my room and lash out at my family unintentionally when I'm upset then I feel like shit after.

Just wanting to know and possibly find a new coping mechanism or some way to destress myself. Thanks everyone.

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  • TerriAngel
    3 years ago

    For better or worse.
    I know I have went through worse.
    There are really only 2 options:
    Give up.
    or
    Overcome.
    Not all of my days are wonderful, but it is up to me to make tomarrow better.

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  • Holzman_67
    3 years ago

    at the risk of sounding like some culty hippie yoga guru, I like to light a couple of candles at night, about an hour before i intend to sleep, and put on some quiet music or meditative sounds, lay back and just watch the candle flame dancing around my ceiling, concentrate on my breathing and just be present in the moment with myself. Its very important to remove all electronic devices from the space before doing this.

    Other times it helps me to look up and take a moment to actually think of the infinite universe. It makes the planet seem so insignificantly small, and shrinks the problems and strips the weight attached to problems from my mind.
    I say to myself "big universe, small planet."

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  • Tommythecaty
    3 years ago

    I don’t

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  • Duskwing
    3 years ago

    Watch netflix, listen to music, go walking, spend time with important people in your life, have gratitude and remember that we are all in this together doing the best we can.

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  • Bassmachine
    3 years ago

    Watch a favorite YouTube channel.
    Go for a walk or bike ride.
    Clean/declutter your room.
    Make a time capsule for fun.
    Learn to cook your favorite foods.

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  • ellnell
    3 years ago

    Walks in nature, talking to close friends or family, music, writing about it and if it gets really bad therapy.

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  • controversy
    3 years ago

    exercise, prozac, abilify and klonopins.

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  • FromTheSouthWeirdMan
    3 years ago

    For me working out helps the most. Its cliche but works for me really good. A good jog everyday calms me.

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