depression/anxiety

Hi @birchmere,

I moved your message to this discussion so that you could connect with and get support from your fellow members. Are you able to share a few details, @birchmere? What’s going on right now?

@birchmere What is going on to have you anxious?

to help with depression you need to exercise, get lots of sunshine, deep breath, healthy diet ( fruits, veggies, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, fresh ground flax , ,lentils, beans, less meat), drink 6-8 glasses of water daily , avoid negative thinking and be grateful each day ( list things you are grateful for).. socializing . Walking is good - but get outside with nature and the sun. ( along an ocean, lake, trees etc) . Blessing and keep motivated.

@birchmere Welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm glad that you found us. Being depressed and anxious are horrible feelings. I feel as if I have been there on and off my whole life. How can I help? What do you need to know? First off, when did the begin? Are you on any medications? Therapy?

@bobbiekc- Ideally these are top notch things to strive for and I'm so glad that you recognize them. However when I'm in the throws of depression the last thing that I want to do is be grateful for anything, or socialize. Avoiding negative thoughts is ok, like negative about who you are, what you are like. But in order to deal with depression and anxiety I know that I have had to come to terms with all the crap that needed dealing with.

There are as many ways of dealing with depression/anxiety as there are those with these problems. Trying to do everything at once is a guaranteed path to failure. Be kind to yourself. Have you been in this kind of place before?

@bobbiekc All of those ideas can be overwhelming for one already in the midst thereof. A lot to absorb all at once. Good suggestions though.

@bobbiekc One step at a time . If you can sort out one do this then when you feel its working try another it will come

Hello @birchmere

As Kanaaz mentioned, we would like to get to know you a bit better. Please feel free to share (as you are comfortable doing so) any information about your history with depression and anxiety. We have many Members in this discussion group who would be glad to share with you some of what has helped them to overcome the distressing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Is there anything going on with you right now that has triggered this or has it been ongoing for some time?

Hi, @brit - just wanted to check in with you and see how you are doing?