topic Re: SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION in Depression

SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION

benadams201 — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 10:42:53 GMT

Hi Everyone, Here are some ideas you might like to try for managing symptoms of depression. Of course everyone's different, so let us know what works for you, and please feel free to add to the list... Mindfulness – through breathing or engaging the 5 senses Distress Tolerance – Accepting Emotions and Self Soothing Distraction – Put the thoughts/feelings aside and come back to them when you are ready to deal with them Positive Affirmations – Have some affirmations written down repeat them to yourself daily Sleep/Exercise/Diet – All 3 aspects of our lifestyle can impact the way we think/feel Increasing Pleasurable Activities – Engage in at least one pleasurable activity per day

Re: SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION

Bob_22 — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:24:44 GMT

Hi benadams201,

Thanks for creating this thread.

My main two tips for managing depression (in the maintenance phase) is to keep socially active and to exercise regularly. 🙂

Bob

Re: SELF HELP TIPS FOR MANAGING DEPRESSION

yours_truly — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:42:10 GMT

Hey Benadams201!

I just wanted to say that this post is incredible. It covers such important things that often get overlooked and undervalued.

Keep spreading the warmth,

yours_truly