tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post5686751370921285020..comments2024-02-04T05:13:01.048-05:00Comments on Cropped Stories: Tips for coping with depression while exploring treatmentCropped Storieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17539968767267993736noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-41051497227584718712013-11-06T12:58:05.636-05:002013-11-06T12:58:05.636-05:00Thanks for the post. I'm currently receiving T...Thanks for the post. I'm currently receiving <a href="http://www.angloeuropeanclinic.co.uk/depression.html" rel="nofollow">Treatment for depression in London</a> and I personally found that hearing about other people in a similar situation to me really helps comfort me during a bout of depression.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-16115459200225856662013-10-30T08:06:50.880-04:002013-10-30T08:06:50.880-04:00I admire the things that you can do even with depr...I admire the things that you can do even with depression. I had a point in my life where everything is blurry after I lost my child 2 years ago. That was the darkest days of my life. I know I have to go on with my life but it seems to hard. I had to take medications with lots of side effects. A friend of mine told me that exercise helps as well as keeping yourself busy like writing and stuff. After reading your post, it made me realize that there are so many things that one can do to occupy themselves with so many things. Thank you for these. <br /><br /> -<a href="http://www.tmsproviders.com/" rel="nofollow">http://tmsproviders.com/</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12525185236120891991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-25698875397337593092013-10-23T15:28:01.184-04:002013-10-23T15:28:01.184-04:00These are great tips. I particularly think that jo...These are great tips. I particularly think that journalling can be very helpful, depending how it's done. Your suggestion of going back through what you've written to look for patterns is a great one. I have experienced depression in the past, and have found questioning beliefs and allowing feelings to pass through and be released were what made the biggest difference to me, in conjunction with journalling. Yvonnehttp://inquiringparent.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-12662157672603968882013-10-23T01:53:09.084-04:002013-10-23T01:53:09.084-04:00I have struggled with writing about depression and...I have struggled with writing about depression and the effect it has on marriage. I struggle with depression. Thank you for sharing & giving some great tips. I must agree: Get to know your triggers and sleep is so important. Whenever I don't get enough sleep it triggers the worst in me & I get all down & out. So sleep is very important for me.<br /><br />Again, thanksPamela @ Still Dating My Spousehttp://www.stilldatingmyspouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-10640442055271008172013-10-22T20:42:20.132-04:002013-10-22T20:42:20.132-04:00Depression/mental illness runs in my family too. M...Depression/mental illness runs in my family too. Most of my Mom's side of the family are on meds for various issues. My 6 year old worries too much for someone her age. She's already seen a few therapists. For a long time my docs didn't mention meds. I finally got on them about 10 years ago & they help a lot. I love yoga, journaling, walking. Crafts help me a lot. Blogging & reading blogs does too.The Rantings of a Drama Queen's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15779628159935114606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-60383588376657444352013-10-22T16:06:50.823-04:002013-10-22T16:06:50.823-04:00As a fellow depression fighter, this is a great li...As a fellow depression fighter, this is a great list of suggestions. I've become an emotional eater since I stopped riding horses (due to having to give up mine), and that was very counter productive. I'm now trying to break that cycle. <br /><br />Fighting depression without meds is really hard to do, but you've definitely given someone a very strong list of suggestions to help them cope. The best one is the exercise one. Crystal Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567081175006119598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-3558994484812835652013-10-22T06:21:09.972-04:002013-10-22T06:21:09.972-04:00This post is going to help many people, I am sure....This post is going to help many people, I am sure. I applaud you for being so brave and candid. That is not an easy thing to do. I know about depression but mine is more situation related. When something happens I don't want to deal with, I start to shut down and have to force myself to my feet. Anxiety, I know! All of your suggestions are wonderful and right on point and, in my (non-expert) opinion would work well with either. So glad you followed through and wrote this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-26912213937892560642013-10-21T20:23:58.443-04:002013-10-21T20:23:58.443-04:00Really good tips - I know they are going to encour...Really good tips - I know they are going to encourage a lot of people. Thanks for sharing your struggle and advice.Gayehttp://calmhealthysexy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-24406527968068106722013-10-21T17:39:46.459-04:002013-10-21T17:39:46.459-04:00Just found your blog and start following you on bl...Just found your blog and start following you on bloglovin'. Really enjoyed this post. I have lived with depression since I was 11 (now 33) so I really appreciated your tips. They are good ones! A lot of them I've utilized to get better too. :) I'm also on medication but think it's wonderful if you're able to et better without it. Amandahttps://twitter.com/amandakteachernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-87871072072181860022013-10-21T16:25:01.531-04:002013-10-21T16:25:01.531-04:00Having dealt with major depression myself, I agree...Having dealt with major depression myself, I agree that many of your tips definitely help. Something that really helped me was being really strict with myself. I disciplined myself to get up in the morning, no matter how difficult it was. I wouldn't allow myself to miss classes. And once I was in motion, it was easier to keep going. I worked a lot. I partied a lot (not always good, but it kept the hole at bay). Because I knew, as soon as I stopped, there was only the hole waiting for me. Long term, that's not a solution. Only understanding the underlying reasons, therapy, or maybe medication will help out there..Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-59400709772440943982013-10-21T10:18:15.741-04:002013-10-21T10:18:15.741-04:00Journaling (or blogging) is good therapy for just ...Journaling (or blogging) is good therapy for just about anything.Cassi Schmigotzkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09193282518218220323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-32883286726529906622013-10-20T22:48:31.388-04:002013-10-20T22:48:31.388-04:00Thank you for sharing this. It is a topic that NEE...Thank you for sharing this. It is a topic that NEEDS to be talked about and I'm glad that you touched on it. Some great suggestions too, I think all of them are incredibly accurate as far as what people going through depression need physiologically, socially, and mentally.<br /><br />Thanks from a current psychology major & well done,<br />Katelyn<br /><br />www.katelynnow.comKatelyn Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874888871479603055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8659162590893410645.post-88799735790588670462013-10-20T22:43:07.325-04:002013-10-20T22:43:07.325-04:00Wonderful tips. I must admit, I have never really...Wonderful tips. I must admit, I have never really suffered from depression, so I am truly no expert, but think you definitely are from what you shared and seriously this post is so very helpful to all that may definitely need this help and could truly benefit from it. Thanks so much for being so open, honest and candid here!!Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.com