What do you do to stay sane?
What do you do to stay sane?





I don't have depression but I have anxiety which some say is a mild form of depression. I do yoga, spend time for myself, do calming things like art work, eat well and try to maintain a balanced life. If that fails I take Klonopin every once in awhile.
Speaking as someone who has been on and off meds (small amounts) during the past 15 years, I agree strongly that exercise is very beneficial.
But the meds, in my case, have been a godsend, too, and give me just enough positive mental energy to make the necessary changes in my lifestyle that contribute to my well-being.
i pmed you sweetie.
I hide in bed and wait for it to pass.Sometimes it helps to spend time with friends and family.
If you think school is hard, try being stupid.
I too was on meds for a couple years. Off them now, so what i do is eat alot of fruit, go outside for a walk to clear my mind, go to a girlfriends for a girls night, etc. It seems to help me. Also cuddling in bed with my SO helps![]()





Two websites (tho' aimed at Australians it is bound to help non-Aussies as well) I highly recommend.... http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ and http://www.reachout.com.au/
I recommend them as they are helping me at present due to my grief.
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I go on long walks. Sometimes alone, sometimes with a friend or my bf. I've found this to be extremely helpful!

A good long workout always cheers me up....and exhausts me so much I just drop dead from being so tired![]()





After 14 years of meds, I'm meds free (for depression), and have been for 11 years.
I use art, music (listening), stripping (mostly because I dunno any other kinda dancing), walking, belief/spirituality, and my RP games/chats to destress and vent.
Number of times Rickrolled on stage: 6
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Marasmus says, "Oh no, that wasn't gas, it was merely a rectal chuckle."
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I am not "sane". But I do a variety of things help to make me more "normal" than "insane". But I actually suffer with major depression and panic disorder so I do take meds for that. I also enjoy solitude and living one day at a time. I had a near death experience last year and now I keep my head out of the past and more in the present and future. I enjoy doing things outdoors such as hiking. And while doing so I purposefully try to listen to the sounds of nature and focus on my senses to make my experience more pleasureable. I also work out and do pilates which studys show aids depression. I try to eat right and always eat breakfast. I quit drinking completely as well. Alcohol makes it a lot worse than better despite how it appears. I enjoy my animals, they shine a great deal of light into my life also. Finding things that interest you, hobbies, a new skill, anything to get your mine off yourself are good things too. Hope you feel better.
I beat the crap out of people.
j/k - sorta
I have been med free for about 5 years and actually the thing that helped me out of my slump was working on building up my dominatrix business. I gave myself a strong purpose and just kept busy. I didn't lie in bed and wallow. I didn't whine so much. I just got off my ass and worked. It seemed to keep my mind busy and I always had something interesting going on.
Exercise helps too. So does music.





Paige how did u break free of meds?
I have been on various anti-depressants since the age of 14 (I am now 27).
I have had breaks from them but inevitably always end up back on them.
I hate being on meds as I feel that they numb me emotionally (even if it is only to a small extent).
I would love to finally break free from anti-depressants but im afraid.




I deal with depression by talkin to a therapist once a week...it keeps me sane
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