RE: Fighting Depression and Suicidal Thoughts
March 24, 2019 at 8:54 pm
(This post was last modified: March 24, 2019 at 8:56 pm by fredd bear.)
I'm saddened by the number of damaged people we have here
I've struggled with depression all of my adult life. Presently have been stable for about 5 years. There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that without the help I've had, I would have killed myself years ago.
What stopped me? A truck load of psychotropics, which I will probably need for the rest of my life. Plus, I saw a psychologist for several years, doing cognitive therapy, which helped deal with some of the issues behind the depression. Only found out about 5 years ago, that a major part is having Asperger's.
I realise everyone is different, the drugs used vary a lot with individuals., as do the causes of depression.
What helped, and still helps me:
The manta "THIS WILL PASS!"
Physical activity is of proven benefit to depressives, exercise releases endomorphs. I find physical exercise difficult. Instead, I just go out, sometimes just to the mall for a coffee.
Also joined a mens group, a relatively recent innovation here, aimed at men who are socially isolated. This helps a lot.
A few years ago, bought a kindle, and started reading a lot more. Reading and TV are terrific distractions if you are able to concentrate.
Also took up art. Lessons for a year. Last couple of years have done a lot of tutorials on Youtube. I just search for say 'Tutorial how to paint clouds" or just about anything you can think of, including animation and anime. The results are god enough to hang on my wall, but I rarely show others.
All this helps me. I think THE key is activity, distraction. Oh, pets are a great help, especially if you live alone. I've always had a dog.
Here we also have "Lifeline", a telephone counselling service, if you think you are in danger. WE also have an excellent organisation called "Beyond Blue". I'm sure there are similar organisations in your country.
Link to Beyond Blue. They also have an online chat service.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
I've struggled with depression all of my adult life. Presently have been stable for about 5 years. There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that without the help I've had, I would have killed myself years ago.
What stopped me? A truck load of psychotropics, which I will probably need for the rest of my life. Plus, I saw a psychologist for several years, doing cognitive therapy, which helped deal with some of the issues behind the depression. Only found out about 5 years ago, that a major part is having Asperger's.
I realise everyone is different, the drugs used vary a lot with individuals., as do the causes of depression.
What helped, and still helps me:
The manta "THIS WILL PASS!"
Physical activity is of proven benefit to depressives, exercise releases endomorphs. I find physical exercise difficult. Instead, I just go out, sometimes just to the mall for a coffee.
Also joined a mens group, a relatively recent innovation here, aimed at men who are socially isolated. This helps a lot.
A few years ago, bought a kindle, and started reading a lot more. Reading and TV are terrific distractions if you are able to concentrate.
Also took up art. Lessons for a year. Last couple of years have done a lot of tutorials on Youtube. I just search for say 'Tutorial how to paint clouds" or just about anything you can think of, including animation and anime. The results are god enough to hang on my wall, but I rarely show others.
All this helps me. I think THE key is activity, distraction. Oh, pets are a great help, especially if you live alone. I've always had a dog.
Here we also have "Lifeline", a telephone counselling service, if you think you are in danger. WE also have an excellent organisation called "Beyond Blue". I'm sure there are similar organisations in your country.
Link to Beyond Blue. They also have an online chat service.
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
