#depression recovery

[nushanchel]

I’m getting better

#depression recovery #comic

[warm-autumn-evenings]

i hope august brings you moments of calm, peace, and contentment. i hope august feels like your childhood blanket. i hope, in august, you find your own company to be safe and healing ♡

#august #healing #self love #mental health #recovery #hope #love #trauma recovery #ed recovery #depression recovery

[lazykebabvagina]

Oh depression is so LOOSING today (the sun is shining, my room is clean and I took a shower)

#self care sunday #self care #depresión #recover #depression recovery #positive #gratitude #hopecore #happy #prozac

[nwarrior777]

another positivity post!

i said i will not post off top untill new art post because it's originally my art blog bla bla bla but!!! BUT!!!

I AM 26 AND IT'S FIRST TIME I MADE THIS DISH!! and it's my first complicated dish, which i didn't know the pipeline and cooked by recipe!

IT'S SMTH LIKE PANCAKES FROM PLACE I WAS BORN AND it always seemed to me like smth from adult cooking!!! like i've maybe did the flip part at childhood but never the dough! and today i woke up early in the morning and it was raining and it was so cozy and i just decided to try and!!!! i did it!!! and it didn't even took the whole day, i am usually waking up at time atm, but look at me, seating and eating this!!!

i can't belive it, i am!!! adult!!! who is curing from depression!!!

best morning ever!!!

#positivity post #depression recovery #you people gave so much positivity feedback to prev recovery post! so i decided to share another big win! #hope it will be inspirational too!

[unofficialchronicle]

#kintsugi #wabi sabi #cptsd recovery #depression recovery #recovery #therapist

[mercy-the-divine]

I think I might have cracked the code.

3 steps to feel alive again for a little bit when recovering from a depressive episode.

Step one: Wear yourself out. Work out if you have the time/energy. Doesn't have to be at a gym (though I would reccomend somewhere besides home), doesn't have to be super hard, just get hot and gross and sweaty.

Step two: Eat something. Get finger foods or eat foods with your fingers. Go for something with a sauce or spices that you can lick off your hands and just fuckin. Inhale that shit. I like to go for something a little spicy so it hurts just a little, but you do you. Cajun fries are great, edamame in shell w a sauce (I have a great one if anyone's interested), pasta salad/pasta/salad, wings/ribs.

Step three: Shower. Wash the gross off, get comfy, then make it as cold as you can handle so your throat gets tight and your skin gets all bumpy and it makes you feel a bit breathless.

I've found that this helps for a few hours. It takes a bit of doing to get started, but it's worth it- if you're in a position that you have a bit of energy to spend on that initial push.

For the ppl who aren't quite at the point of starting to recover, it might make you feel worse- spending energy I don't have always just makes me crash and spiral. Be patient w urself, try to treat urself like a friend. Energy comes and goes, don't force it, you'll get there in the end. Best of hope to you.

#depression tips #soapbox #depression recovery

[haruharuz]

If you haven’t heard of the app Sweepy, I highly suggest you check it out ! Let me show you how it works ~

You create a room and add all of your tasks to it ! It has a list of suggest tasks, you can adjust the amount of effort it takes you, how often you need to do it and more !

Then, when you open up the app you’ll see these little bars beside your rooms to let you know if you need to do some cleaning.

I used to forget a LOT about certain tiny tasks like dusting the damn TV! BUT when you open up the room/area you get to see this!

It shows you WHEN you last did the task, the dots are the effort amount and it will tell you if it NEEDS to be done!

There’s also a household option, to keep track of whose doing what for premium members. (Which right now is only $20 for a mf year)

They have a list of challenges, a vacation mode, a habit tracker, achievements and I really like it so far.

It will automatically generate a daily cleaning schedule so you’re not overwhelmed, based on what needs to be done first if you’re premium. The point option is good for task validation aswell.

I like it because it helps remind me to clean the nooks and cranny’s that make a really big difference <3

If you do well with this kind of system, check out habitica or another RPG life game too! That’ll help a whole lot. I also have a notion template on my page that’s free to use & you can customize the photos and colors if you want that ! MwAh!

#adhd #actually adhd #reminders #sweepy #cleaning #declutter #motivation #mental health #depression recovery #mental health support #mental wellbeing #hypergamy #productivity #100 days of productivity #harusclass

[sunbathedboy]

There’s something so gentle and human about a chorus of strangers or coworkers or classmates saying “bless you” when someone sneezes. Ofc I could think of the history of the term and all of the negativity of religion, or I could focus on how natural this small kindness comes to so many of us. I don’t know you, our paths barely cross, but I wish you well.

#healing #hopecore #positivity #warmcore #human #web weaving #recovery #depression recovery #kindness

[aroace-moron]

On infantilization.

I am very open about both being autistic and ace to nearly everyone in my life, and most of my peers think of me as a sweet innocent baby who has never even heard of sex before when they first meet me. Once I realized this, I have made it a habit to occasionally drop in small bits of, shall we say, unexpected information about myself in conversations as time goes on.

This is especially amusing since most people are extremly shocked to even hear me curse for the first times.

I have been told very often that someone was surprised once I opened up more because they thought I was oh so innocent.

Which definitely not only comes from my autism and asexuality which, as I've said, I'm very open about, but also because of my sunny personality. This is the only downside I can see to recovering from depression by the way. Happy people are apperantly often not taken seriously. I have been so very happy and open and excitable this year, and I have lost count of how often people have told me straight to my actual face that I was acting like a child or that I had no idea of the real world or how to properly take care of myself.

Which sucks, obviously. I've had a few breakdowns about it.

I am however working on finding a balance between how I was for the last few years (extremely depressed and closed off) and how I am now. I am trying to tell people I hate the way they are treating me. I am trying not to care about hurting their feelings by setting simple boundaries anymore.

I am legally an adult, and I am tired of people acting like I'm not. I have agency. And yes, I often struggle with simple tasks. But that is because I am disabled, not because I am a child. I love being happy, but I am not the sunshine child you have to protect. I will tell you when I need help with something.

Stop. Sheltering. Me.

#actually autistic #infantalization #asexual #developmental disabilities #depression recovery

[hopskip-andajump]

AIGHT CHAT WE'RE GONNA GO IN A CIRCLE AND SAY 3 THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT OURSELVES MEOW

I'll go first :3

1) My hair. It's a dark brown most of the time but there are little flecks of red that shine in the sun :3

2) My eyes. Most of the time they're a brown-black color, but in the sun they turn a very nice and pretty amber ^w^

3) My thighs. I know most people hate having large thighs but I honestly love them. I can stim on them, I can use them to warm up my hands, and they make it easier to trap my partners in snuggles >:3

Have a nice day and stay safe out there <3

#mental heath support #mental heath awareness #mental health #mental illness #actually mentally ill #deppresion #depression recovery #positivity #body positive #positive thoughts #:3 #<3 #btw i would love to see people repost this with things they like about themselves :3 /nf

[whsprings]

while walking the streets of the neighborhood nearest to my apartment, I spotted a woman crouching in her front yard. she smiled and waved me over. "these are persimmons!" she showed me, "see, you don't pick them off the tree, you pick them off the ground once they're ripe." she gestured to the small, soft, orange fruits littered around her. "would you like some? here, I'll get you a sack. the ones from this tree are firmer," she rambled as she gathered handfuls of the fruit before disappearing into her home for a paper bag. as she returned she instructed me, "don't wash them, just a quick rinse will do." I thanked her profusely for her gift and she just smiled and said "no, thank you. really."

I barely got myself out of bed this morning, have been struggling for weeks with basic tasks due to my depression making an ugly return. some days I sleep for 16+ hours, just wishing the day would end. I teared up as I walked away from that woman's home with a small sack of ripe fruits. the kindness of a stranger can be so overwhelming, so healing. love is real and it is stored in the persimmons.

#writing #mental health #ed recovery #depression #depression recovery #persimmons #kindness #love is stored in the kitchen #love is stored in food #food #story #short story

[rootbeerrex]

I've realized a lot while recovering from depression. when I was at my worst, there were things I knew were wrong, but there were also things that I never knew I was missing. One of the first things I noticed when I was getting better was that I was having more fun. spending time with my friends and family wasn't a chore, and I wanted to do it! I knew this was something that people felt, and I was so excited that I was finally feeling it too. the next thing I noticed was that my passion for art exploded like a firework, and just like that I had a hobby I loved. this was something that everyone had told me was amazing and it was, and it is! but there's another thing that I've been noticing recently, as I'm doing the best I've ever done and I'm finally happy. I'm smiling. not just as a response to the people around me when I want to signal something to them, but all the time. I smile when I look at my friends, when I go outside, when I hear a good song. I smile when I'm alone, and I never knew that could be real. It does get better, I promise.

#anyone out there struggling with mental health #i see you and i love you and i swear it gets better #you will be happy #mental health #depression recovery #there is hope #rex being emotional

[angelnumber27]

Sometimes when you’re really struggling you literally just have to force yourself to do the hard things because they help the most. For myself, I have to make sure I’m doing certain things every day to help manage my mental state. I’ve learned that sitting around wallowing is the worst thing you can do. Be like your own little parent, gently make yourself eat a little when you need to, drink water, shower, get some time outside. Something simple like a change of scenery or a good meal or shower can definitely change how you’re feeling for the better!! I say this from experience and with so much love❤️❤️❤️

#depression relief #depression recovery #recovery #anxiety recovery #addiction recovery #mental health #mental illness recovery

[selflovewarrior]

[image description: text "You are enough, you always were" of which the always has a different font and some shading. This all in a white font on a almost baby pink background]

#positive affirmation #positivity blog #positive blog #recovery #recovery warrior #recovery blog #recovery quote #self love #self love blog #self care #self care blog #learn to love yourself #self love warrior #ed recovery #depression recovery #anxiety recovery #mine

[itsrecoverytimebitch-blog]

Ridiculously long post of depression tips

In the words from some of my favorite books, people and games:

"Road to recovery is a long one, but you will make it." - Volition from Disco Elysium

"Be selfish. Be brave." - Babel

"You can and you will make it." - Someone I know

This will be a ridiculously long post as I'm trying to put everything I know/have learnt over the years on it, so might break it into parts if need be. I'm not a doctor, but fellow survivor and this is what I've found useful. Take what you need from the post. WE GOT THIS!

Basic self care

Crucial. Important. In some cases, life or death.

I will include the obvious tips and some random specific ones.

Sleep

It literally heals your mind when got right. Some things to make it happen:

Go to bed and wake up at the same time. Even if insomnia keeps you awake, stay consistent with the bed times.

Give yourself ridiculous amount of time for the rest. When I'm bad and in recovery, I start prepping for sleep at 8pm. People will not mind, they might be a bit surprised at first, but it's not really their business.

Be firm with yourself about technology before bed. I strive for putting my mobile off for the night, and only look at it AFTER I've had my morning coffee.

Really long walk and some kind of sleepy tea of your choice is an EXCELLENT combo for good rest.

Sleep is also tied to other basic self care, so you need to be doing all of it - but good news, more you do the easier it gets because you get better.

If you fuck up any of these points - say, stay until 3pm on your phone looking at memes - don't beat yourself up (even if that's the natural thing you'll want to do when you're suffering from depression), but don't give in either, thinking that letting yourself KEEP doing this is self care and being merciful on yourself. No. If you fuck up, it is okay and human, but KEEP AT IT. Think of all the process you've made so far despite the fuck up. Keep going. Don't let yourself get discouraged by one or few fuck ups, but make it a top priority to get back on track. You will make it. You deserve a good life and sleep will definitely help.

Food

Making food while depressed is exhausting. You need to choose the ingredients, buy them, then make the food. And your depression might tell you lies, such as what's the point and I don't deserve to eat well. But they are lies! You do deserve it. It is important to do this right to not get into financial ruin, and keep a healthy diet. This is tricky, but you can get there. Some tips:

When you're doing a little better, prepare a LOT of food, and then freeze a lot of it. Little gift for the future self who is struggling.

Keep a lot of easy good snacks around. Include fruit. Eat when hungry.

Speaking of fruit, have some at the house and eat often.

Include protein in your food. However, if you really are struggling and there's nothing but pasta in the house and you're starving, eat the damn pasta.

Accumulate a lot of simple recipes you can make quickly. Tomato pasta with some protein is a good one, especially with some Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Making food can be helpful for depression, although when the worst is on it's very hard. But if you're a little better, it can even be therapeutic to focus on it. Try making something that takes a while, like pizza.

When you're getting even more better ('cause you will!) offering food to others is good for mental health for secret reasons. But if the thought exhausts you as you read this don't worry about this for now.

If you excercise, horde some protein snacks you can eat immediately.

Congratulate yourself for keeping up with this, and every time you've gone through the day with a good healthy diet. It is not easy.

Similarly to sleep, if you stray off course, know this is natural, change is hard, don't beat yourself up, but get back on track. I believe in you.

Exercise

Did someone say "extra fries"? Boomer minion memes aside, this is another really really good thing to do. Get this: You can literally force your body to create endorphins, even when you're mind is in the mud. It also helps with both appetite and sleep, and self-esteem. It also can help you find an outlet, and it helps focus yourself on the present. And it is such a concrete way of fighting an illness which feels so not-concrete. Some tips:

Make plans with people or find a workout buddy. The peer pressure is an excellent way to motivate yourself even if your mind makes bullshit excuses. It may feel intimidating to ask someone but I promise a lot of people want to get into working out but find it hard to motivate themselves too, so you really are also helping them at the same time too. Societies or groups are also good, as long as you go each time.

Think of working out as a fight against your depression. Because it is. Think of your depression being this big Dark Souls boss fight. (gif below for anyone not familiar.) You are struggling, but you are fighting against it, and you're a survivor, and you're badass af for keeping on fighting.

BTW above gif: that's you drinking some estus flask (water) before you tackle again the task of fighting your depression by working out because that is how badass you are.

Do the workout, no matter what your mind tells you.

The kind of workout that raises heart rate is really good.

Long walks are also REALLY good. I don't know what it is about them, but they are magical. You might find cats on the street or cool birds too.

Yoga is also good. The YouTube channel Yoga by Adriene is very good, she's so gentle.

Remember that after any kind of work out congratulate yourself and remember you are a fighter and you've just taken even more steps to battle against this thing, it's not easy and you've done it and you should be beyond proud.

That's it for this post but I will reblog this with more tips in the future so stay tuned folks. I will cover at least things like people, hobbies, therapy, values and goals and staying organized, but I'll add more if I think more.

I've struggled with this for a long time but I can and will make it towards being better and so will you.

#depression recovery #recovery #depression tips #depression recovery tips #mental health #mental health recovery #basic self care #mental health tips

[catholickedd]

hey uh. antidepressants help people. they really do.

and telling a depressed person to “just be themselves” or “just be happy”

doesn’t help.

now, i’m not going to say i speak for every depressed person ever. i am a white bisexual person in an upper middle class family. some people have it way harder than i do.

but some of y’all really need to understand depression more than you do.

it wasn’t like i was crying all the time. in fact, i was rarely specifically “sad.”

but i wasn’t happy either. or angry. or annoyed. or any sort of emotion.

i felt nothing. i lived in a sort of trance.

and yeah i smiled sometimes. i laughed sometimes.

and every time i would, my father would use that as leverage against me. “see, you’re not depressed!”

and every time i brought up getting actual real help, i was told “do you want to be on antidepressants for the rest of your life?”

and i was also told “antidepressants are terrible for you, they’re a bad drug, they just make you sadder.”

well, “being myself” didn’t make me fucking happy as quick as bupropion did.

besides, the first step to being yourself is not hating yourself. and the first step to not hating yourself is knowing other people don’t hate you.

so the process to being happy for me was get on meds -> realize people don’t hate me immediately now -> become more comfortable with being me -> get more friends -> those friends like it when i’m myself -> don’t want to die anymore.

do you understand what i’m trying to say here?

anyways. antidepressants help people and telling depressed people that antidepressants are bad or just a placebo that doesn’t do anything just makes them feel worse. sorry you’re scared of behavioral meds. i need them to experience life like a normal person. now fuck off and let me take my wellbutrin.

#depression #depression recovery