Say guys... How do you "cope" with depression and anxiety and get to actually do something productive ?..
Everytime I try something it backfires, but I've seen that some people manage to actually do some stuff while being in that state.
Even if it's not much, being able to do a little thing everyday without it backfiring would probably change my life...
the only way to deal with it is to be in a constant state of distraction
>>28630673
That's what I'm doing already, even though I'm in a low period.
But only distracting yourself isn't doing something productive...
When I was truly depressed I did nothing productive. I went to work, went home and slept. That being said, depression seems to ebb and flow like most things. It took me years, but after finding myself having a good day where things didn't seem as bad as before I forced myself to get out and do something, ANYTHING. Even just going for a walk for an hour and feeling some sun.
Eventually, by stacking things up on good days I formed a bit of a routine. Now I follow this routine pretty much every day and I feel "good" in general. I'm even starting to work on art again.
I'm sure it won't last forever, I started having that hollow feeling the other night before I went to sleep but I was able to shake it off and not let it consume me completely. For now.
>>28630659
You have to get into the habit of forcing yourself to do things, even when you don't want to. Even just one thing a day. Making your bed or something.
>>28630778
Good luck anon...
>>28630787
The thing is, when I try to do that it backfires really hard... I end up laying on my bed almost crying and unable to move, even if it's a "5 minutes a day" thing...
>>28630659
Suggesting stimulant powders for an autopilot productivity effect. It's not without risk or its own issues but its essentially a cheat code
>>28630778
>depressed
>able to go to work
how about no
>>28630858
>Muh depression is worse than yours
Just because I was able to do what I had to do to survive doesn't mean I wasn't depressed anon
>>28630858
I didn't realize you were a medical professional capable of judging what constitutes depression. Kill yourself.
I just want to get an average earning job and then rent my parent's spare house so they can help me saving money
>>28630837
Like what?
Ever try "smart drugs"?
I've tried them but think they are placebo
I like reading psychology book, it plainly puts in perspective why I'm being sad and thus I can act to change that.
>>28630837
I'm not taking the risk... Thank you anyway anon...
>>28630673
I'm in a constant state of distraction, but the things I distract myself with are not good. Its either porn, youtube or music.
Its literally what I do 24/7.
>>28631001
They aren't a placebo if you actually know which to buy.
>>28631093
Any suggestion on which one for being creative and a reliable source to buy it from?
When I bought them it was several years ago and you could get them on amazon.
>tfw realised life can never be bad if you have hope
>>28631158
Hope actually is what's making it worse...
When you hope you take the risk of being disappointed... and it fuckin hurts...
>>28630659
Smoke marijuana.
It can either make you feel really happy and laugh at everything, or really paranoid.
Also don't do it if you're schizo.
(or still do it. I do.)
>>28631293
>no pain no gain, grow a pair anon
>>28631350
I get happy most of the times but paranoid sometimes, like a 4:1 ratio
>>28631293
hope for your situation to improve will give you a way, at least in your mind, to do it
follow it
