Depression Tips and Scripture, too

[RuthD]

 

[RuthD]

 

[RuthD]

I try to keep remembering that things will get better and there is lots of hope. I know it's so hard to see this when depressed but to keep telling yourself that will help.

 

[RuthD]

 

[RuthD]

 

[RuthD]

Depression drains your energy, hope, and drive, making it difficult to do what you need to feel better. While you can’t overcome depression through sheer willpower, you do have some control—even if your depression is severe and stubbornly persistent. Feeling better takes time, but these tips can help.

In This Article:

• The road to recovery
• Supportive relationships
• Negative thinking
• Taking care of yourself
• Exercise
• Healthy diet
• Getting additional help

The road to depression recovery

Recovering from depression requires action. But taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting.
It’s the Catch-22 of depression recovery. The things that help the most are the things that are most difficult to do. But there’s a difference between difficult and impossible.
Start small and stay focused

The key to depression recovery is to start with a few small goals and slowly build from there.Draw upon whatever resources you have. You may not have much energy, but you probably have enough to take a short walk around the block or pick up the phone to call a loved one.
Take things one day at a time and reward yourself for each accomplishment. The steps may seem small, but they’ll quickly add up. And for all the energy you put in to your depression recovery, you’ll get back much more in return.

The rest of the tips are here: http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_tips.htm

 

[pink kitty]

 

[pink kitty]

I try to keep remembering that things will get better and there is lots of hope. I know it's so hard to see this when depressed but to keep telling yourself that will help.

((((((( Ruth )))))))

 

[RuthD]

((((((( Ruth )))))))

{{{{{pk}}}}}Love you pink kitty!

 

[RuthD]

 

[pink kitty]

{{{{{pk}}}}}Love you pink kitty!

((((((( Ruth ))))))
love you Ruth!

 

[pink kitty]

 

[RuthD]

Thank you for posting in this thread pink kitty. You are helping people a lot. God bless you!

My depression tip: Don't beat yourself up for feeling bad, instead try to be kind and understanding to yourself just like you would be to someone else in your shoes.

 

[RuthD]

Depression Tip: Take baby steps when you are in the pit. It is hard to move when we are this way. Reach out to someone and talk to them, trust them first, though, if you can. You can wash a few dishes at a time, that is what I do. I am very slow at cleaning because I have fatigue and depression so I just do a little bit or a little step and then I pat myself on the back for what I did. This really helps me. God bless you.

 

[RuthD]

bump

 

[rowantree]

WOW - there are some absolutely WONDERFUL things in here. Great tips and such lovely pictures and Bible verses. Thankyou so much. I needed to read those. Wish I knew how to find and post pics like this.

 

[RuthD]

 

[RuthD]

Depression Tip: If you have profound depression that lasts more than 2 weeks please see your doctor. As always, be kind to yourself and treat yourself as you would others.

 

[Jo1]

Try doing something fun sometimes I like playing on my wii. Also getting to pray for people is very encouraging and will bless you even more.

 

[RuthD]