How do i deal with depression and anxiety?

This really helped me.
I think depression when you take away this addiction, is the consciousness/spirit wanting to come out and arise.

You have to find things that bring your spirit out into the world.
For me, Hinduism, spirituality, meditation, long term career ambitions, creative activities, and connection with people (ie 12 step) are big here.

 

Depression is a choice. Recently, everyday I look in the mirror and I compliment myself, smile, and even dance. I self-love myself mentally and physically. I've only been doing it for 2 or 3 days and I feel so happy and so great. Prior, this cold was the death of me and I was really down but I'm getting better. Try it out, it really works and my confidence has been boosted so much the more I do it. Trust me, you'll notice the change and others will notice how much you're glowing too, like some kind of aura.

 

Dude depression is never a choice. Depression can be very physical and in my opinion it can be brought about by PMO. PMO will only make it worse don't do it.
When you are at home, comfort yourself. If you're bored make some tea, read a book. Prepare a delicious, healthy meal with no added sugars. Things like that can really make a difference. There's plenty of stuff to do to occupy your mind at home. It should be a place of relaxation if anything. I'd also limit screen time. Perhaps you even have a garden you can work in. Or a wall that needs to be painted. It doesn't have to be a chore, as long as it puts your mind at ease and makes you feel better about yourself.

 

Oh and maybe if you love animals, you could consider taking care of a pet. Pets can be fun and can make you feel loved which will be beneficial to your mood.

 

I suggest getting active and getting social. Friends just don't walk into your life, they have to be cultivated. It is easy to find weeds, they pop up everywhere, but good vegatables take work. If you want friends try befriending others. When you click with one, cultivate it. Along the way, hit the gym, cycle, walk, swim, do things to keep your body healthy; it will also help your attitude, and you will meet more people than you would on your sofa.

 

I recently came to believe that depression which is essentially pain (I guess..?) sometimes part of life, just like pain is. Certain events just alter us for a while (maybe forever?) like some people lose a parent in their early ages, or something other tragic event, and they never really forget it. If you aren't careful you will end up on drugs, homeless and basically down the slumps. Cases a plenty.

So it is basically up to what to do with it. Sometimes you are stuck in this weird world, and it's hard to wake from. But being strong really goes a long way, or you will end up in a blackhole. You have to fight, fight, climb climb etc.

I have some pretty deep pains in my soul also, but I really need to get my mind in the right state. That negative voice has to go.

 

Yes, I'm totally the same. Some advices:

• It's helpful to get structure in your life. Everday, make a plan of the next day and try to follow it.
• Change your evening and sleep routine at home. Try to sleep early and get up early and attend an early morning sport class. This will give you power the whole day then.
• It is extremely important to have a balanced body. If the body is tired, then the depression will likely follow.
• Most important is to have goals. and to work on things you really like. It is totally fulfilling when you are getting things done. The work itself gives you pleasure, and when it's done, you have extra pleasure.

 

Like everything in this world, PMO and depression are choices. The whole point of being alive is to be in control of your thoughts and actions. As humans that's very hard for us but it's not impossible. Yea when I'm depressed I feel empty or alone, but the thing is I'm choosing to be that way and it's because of my mental state. Everyone has a mental state that's different and it's up to you how you want yours to be.

 

I have dealt with Depression and Anxiety my whole life and PMO has been one of my primary coping mechanisms in dealing with it for the last 30 or so years.

Here is the best honest to God blunt advice I can give you. Workout....no kidding get to the gym and spend 20-30 minutes doing some sort of Cardio to get your heart rate up. Will you be clicking your heels whistling Dixie? No but it will make a SIGNIFICANT impact, it has with me.

Over the past year my depression, lethargy and anxiety have gotten worse and worse. I ever started having panic attacks which even landed me in the Emergency Room one night @2am because I though I was having a heart attack.

My older brother (I am 47 he is 51) keeps saying ...dude get some exercise it will really help you and I would dismiss him because what the hell does he know?

The past 3 weeks I have been getting up early and going to the gym about 5 days a week and working out 30-40 minutes doing low impact cardio. IT HAS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN A HUGE WAY. Try it....after all isnt this Reboot all about learning a different way of living?

 

Exercise is a great treatment for depression.
Doing productive activities help. Painting, playing an instrument, reading help...
Just don't do something useless like internet surfing or watching lots of television.