10 Ways to Improve Depression and Anxiety without Meds

[Sad Bunny]

These are good right here

3. Write It Out
Keeping a private diary or a written record of your thoughts can be one of the most effective ways of dealing with mood disorders. The mere act of writing down our thoughts and feelings can serve as a profound catharsis, and is especially helpful if we are uncomfortable expressing ourselves verbally. Often we simply feel better and less stressed after systematically sorting through our emotions on the written page. In fact, there is an entire field of psychotherapy called Journal Therapy, developed by Dr. Ira Progoff, which specializes in helping patients write their way to better mental health.

4. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing ourselves to other people is one of the fastest ways to worsen depression and anxiety. Sure, it can sometimes impel us to work harder or get motivated, but more often than not, we feel inadequate and "less than." This is unnecessary and a tremendous waste of time and energy. As a psychiatrist, I can assure you that the neighbor or friend you envy for their fancy car or huge house or perfect body has just as many problems as you (if not more). Try to focus on yourself, your own betterment, and your own life. Don't obsess about other people.


6. Talk to People, Any People
So many depressed patients I see feel lonely, alone, and unloved. They can go days or sometimes even weeks without having a conversation with another human being. This degree of isolation exponentially worsens mood. The mere act of talking to another person, of opening your mouth and letting words come out, can lift mood instantly. Say hi to the friendly clerk at the grocery store, or casually compliment someone on their outfit, or just smile at a stranger. Notice how you feel better instantly!

7. Pick a Goal, Any Goal
It doesn't really matter if you have a small goal or a big goal or a medium-sized goal, but whatever it is, try to work towards it, day by day, little by little. A life spent wandering aimlessly and without purpose creates a sense of unease and frustration, contributing significantly to feelings of depression and anxiety. Even a goal as simple as "I want to lose four pounds in two months" is a great way to bust out of the blues. If you dedicate yourself to something that has personal significance to you, your life will have more direction and focus. Pick achievable goals that are easy to bite off and chew, and watch your mood lift over time.

Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.: 10 Ways to Improve Depression and Anxiety without Meds

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

Man Up

 

[the cac mamba]

Man Up

:hate:

 

[Sad Bunny]

Man Up

i try to but I can't control it breh

its crazy

 

[Chris.B]

 

[Rawtid]

Exercise
A diet free of processed foods.

 

[Double Burger With Cheese]

i try to but I can't control it breh

its crazy

I was lightweight joking, but what I really meant was mind over matter. Pretty much just have a positive mindframe about shyt. Don't let negative thoughts consume you, that could lead you down a dangerous path.

Stuff in life is what it is, it simply just doesn't make sense to get all depressed about shyt or to let anxiety fukk up your quality of life.

That article ain't groundbreaking. Of course you don't need medicine for this shyt. The people on the medicine for feeling sad are the ones tripping.

 

[King Poetic]

Spank the wanker young lad

 

[Heretic]

Actually this could be a goood thread for people going through shyt. I wouldn't give gator a hard time about this one bc I've been down before, especially during my last couple of years in college. I wouldn't say depressed but the reality of the real world was bearing down.

 

[TRUEST]

do things that makes u happy. listen to music. get laid

 

[Tom]

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[King Poetic]

i say a lot of depressing these days are due to unemployment and death of a love one..

but its hard to tell someone what to do if u not going through the same shyt.

how can i tell a man who has a family and lost his job and about to lose his home on how to handle depression..

IMO THERE'S NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWER

 

[Just like bruddas]

you need to come out the closet breh, it will make you happy

 

[Anothergirl]

truth.org
nice thread Gator!

 

[Sad Bunny]

Exercise
A diet free of processed foods.

this also helps me. gym and ipod be working

I was lightweight joking, but what I really meant was mind over matter. Pretty much just have a positive mindframe about shyt. Don't let negative thoughts consume you, that could lead you down a dangerous path.

Stuff in life is what it is, it simply just doesn't make sense to get all depressed about shyt or to let anxiety fukk up your quality of life.

That article ain't groundbreaking. Of course you don't need medicine for this shyt. The people on the medicine for feeling sad are the ones tripping.

the mind is powerful. i just keep busy and avoid thinking.

but idle time does me in