Coping With Chaos and Depression

The mixture of chaos and depression will increase the longer we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic 😮

When chaos takes place in our mind, we can have a harder time coping with depression. I am finding this to be true for myself over the past several days. If you, too, are feeling more chaotic and finding it especially difficult to cope with your depression lately, then let's see if we can figure out some coping strategies that might help 😁

Tips for Coping with Chaos and Depression

Ask For Help 🗣

I decided to write down some checklists so I have visual reminders. I also delegated more responsibilities to my family members. These strategies have helped, but, full disclosure here, I am still struggling. Coping with depression is hard work under normal circumstances; then, when a global pandemic is factored into the mix, the work gets exponentially more challenging.

Pay Attention to the Time of the Day ⛅

When you're struggling with chaos and searching for ways to cope with depression in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, having a daily rhythm can be incredibly helpful. A rhythm is not rigid like a schedule; a daily rhythm flows naturally. There are no set time frames in a rhythm as there would be in a schedule.

Get Better Sleep 😴

I realized I needed more sleep. The problem is I am struggling to sleep, even though I take an antidepressant at bedtime. I've started drinking water most nights now. I try to get off screens - phone, laptop, television - at least one hour before I plan to go to bed.

Do you have any tips to cope with the chaos of today?

I also want to take this time to say how proud I am of all of you 💕 As times remain uneasy, you're still fighting through. Continue being brave.

Jem 💜

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