Depression- How can we cope with our depression?
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I know that before i came on this website i felt so alone like i was the only one who felt this way, however i have found out that many people feel the same way i do from this community! This community is so amazing because the support everyone lends to another is fantabulous! If anyone of you reading this feels like they are alone in this fight i promise you that you aren't and I along with many others are here are here to support YOU 
I want to just briefly mention a common technique used for coping with depression which is self harm. I have personally suffered with using self harm as a way to cope so i know how difficult it can be! I just want to tell you how BEAUTIFUL, STRONG and UNIQUE you are! You don't have to harm yourself, i have learnt this too, Self Harm isn't the only option and im hoping this post can also help you wen you are struggling and having urges.
So the question is... How can we cope with our depression?
When suffering from depression i know it feels like there is no way to cope. Everything is so overwhelming, you can feel so lost and numb, like you're trapped not able to escape. BUT A BIG BUT there are ways in which we can cope. I am going to share some examples which i find helpful when coping with my depression i hope they can help you too 
Examples
o Drawing (You can do many different things that involve drawing)
- You can draw your feelings and express your self (psst had to make a song link :P)
- You could also draw something really detailed to distract yourself
- Maybe try drawing on pictures
So i understand that drawing may not be for everyone so here are some other alternatives.
o Exercising
- This can give you the control of how much you push yourself yet doing it safely
- Also,if you go running you can take out you emotions on the ground through your feet.
o Listening to music
- Laying in bed curling up in a ball and listening to your favourite songs you can just allow yourself to be sad. 'It's okay not to be okay'
o Talk to people you trust
- Talking to people you trust about your problems can help you feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders
- Talking to people you trust about the most randomest things can really help lift you mood and distract you (Psst thankyou Hope, Eno, Erica)
Okay so these are a few of my suggestions if you have any i would love to know what they are and im sure many other may be able to benefit from them.
I hope next time you don't know how to cope you can come use these and any other ideas you know of to help you cope! :)
Taggisms- @NewRomantic677 @pray4theheartless @ih0pe @amazingrea @221Skye @Reananea
This is really great! Thank you Joy! <3
@Charli
Awh thanks <3 But it really isnt! No need to thank me :P
-I'm so proud of you Joy <3
You are so amazing and even when you are finding things touch you still want to encourage others! I know this would've taken a lot for you to write but I know how much it's going to help others! Love you so much, you are so strong, I know you don't always agree with that but you are beautiful, loved, caring, friendly, unique. You're an amazing writer and you encourage me so much. Thank you for posting this.
Love you lots!
-Kita
@easyCucumber9508
Awhhhhh Kitaaaaaaaaa <3 This has made me cry arghhhh <3 Ilysm!!!!!! <3 Thankyou so much!!!! you are so strong too hun keep fighting your battle <3 i know you can do it :P keep doing what your doing because you are just naturally amazing! <3
@JoyIntoDarkness
Dont cry silly ;)
Thankies Hun ❤️ Everyone's got there own battle, our own fight, but together we can support each other. Love you ❤️
@easyCucumber9508
I will be here for you 24/7 hun and when we are listeners it will be even easier and even more great! love you <3
@JoyIntoDarkness
I'm so glad you reactivated lovely ❤️ We got each other, we will fight this!
@JoyIntoDarkness
Joy - this was lovely to read!! ❤️ It's really wonderful, thank you for posting it
@pray4theheartless
Thankyou Mother dork :P and you're welcome! love you Friend! :p <3
Lovely written.
@faith14567
Thankyou faith :) Just wanting to help others <3
Thank you
Depressed people don't feel like doing anything most day (at least I don't), so how do you cope then?
@mimameid
Sorry it took me so long to reply <3
I personally would lay in bed listening to music <3
@JoyIntoDarkness
Aha, that's actually one of my main coping mechanisms. It's weird like...I feel that whenever I listen to music I can just go off into a different place and I don't have to think about my current situation. It's good for coping, but it's also something that can interfere with responsibilities so I'm trying to find alternatives.
💕 @JoyIntoDarkness 💕
Once again my darling , I'm so sorry I keep coming to all these posts late D: ! ♥ Your posts are getting more and more amazing and the are a Joy ( litteraly :P ) to read , the colours are also so incredible XD !!! ♥
Drawing is definitely amazing , as are the other things you mentioned :D ! ♥ One of the kinds of drawing that I find helpful personally is drawing or writing on oneself XD ( even if someone does see it occasionally , it's definitely worth the one or two strange glances or questions you might get ) it can be especially helpful with coping with self harm urges as it's a good distraction , takes time and is relaxing , and it also leaves a mark on your body without actually doing any harm ! ♥
And my darling , you're never alone , okie *hugs* ♥ we're here for you and we'll love you no matter what ! Talking with you is also such a Joy ;) 💞
@ih0pe
Awh hope im sorry it took me forever to reply to this <3 things have been rough as oyu know <3 Ilysm and your long replies always make my day :P you coulours are so much btw <3 love you <3
Thanks Joy very helpful
@straightforwardSummer7272
I am very glad :)
@JoyIntoDarkness Aww my lovely strawberry <3 That post was What I needed seriously _Pokes you_ (Have you entered my head recently ? XD )
Thank you so much for posting this my sweet friend , * hugglo huggies * ..
@gracefulSong70
You are sooooooo welcome i am glad it could help you <3
-huggles-
Since I can remember I have had a dark cloud that always follows me. I hate the world and all the happy people in it. I have always wanted to feel love and the joy it brings but all I feel is pain. I am sick of myself being the messed up person in the family. I'm tired of being lecture on what to do. Every time I feel just a bit of hope or joy it's tooken from me in a second. I hate this dark cloud that never leaves me. I hate the feeling of being worthless. All I ever wanted was love. My days are getting harder. My cloud is getting bigger and darker by each day that passes. I see no hope or future but just pain and disappointment to all. Why am I like this. What did I ever do to deserve to live in so much pain? I don't want to be around anyone , I'm afraid to reveal my pain and hurt the ones who love me. Love ... This words makes me laugh in an evil way because this word to me means pain.
@Lostlovetx72
I am so so sorry you feel this way <3 I am always here for you and so is everyone else on this website <3 over tile that cloud will shrink <3
It just gets worse. I know I'm suppose to trust God but I feel as if there is no hope for me. I find myself sleeping all the time and when I have to get up I'm more angry than when I was before I feel a sleep. What sucks now is even my dreams are haunted with the sucky life I lived. When this going to go away. When will I feel something besides pain. I can't wait til after 6 so I can go to sleep in hopes of having a peaceful dream.
Life is what we make it ... I know that and I made mine a living HELL.
@Lostlovetx72
Hun one day it will be okay, you have just got to keep fighting okay? Keep fighting through each day nica and strong it will take time but you can do this <3 I believe in you!
I'm taking back my life today. I realized after crying my eyes out and listening to a mediating tape that I control my breathing. With that being said it opened my eyes to a lot of things. The one who has me still in this dark stage does not have control over me. I realized this is my brain, my thoughts and my feelings. He once controlled them but not anymore. I can breathe perfectly fine without him so this means my mind can think for it's self and he don't need to be controlling it for me. I don't have to be depressed because he wants me too. I don't have to put up with the things he does or says to hurt me. I am a survivor and I refuse to keep allowing him make me a victim . I will rise from this 12 yrs of hell. Thank you for your kind words . They mean the world to me.
@Lostlovetx72
I am so happy to hear this! You can fight this I know you can! You will have to keep me informed!!! I will be here for you thought your journey xxx
