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! :)

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