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So stressed, my normal tricks arent working, do you have any new ones?

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whatistheissue

08/17/2023 at 12:32 AM

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Hey

So this summer had been very stressful for me and I've been fighting depression. I have to work two jobs to pay for rent but its been manageable. Although, recently it seems so difficult to get motivated to do them.

I try to take care of my body, I find time to work out, and eat relatively healthy. Usually these things keep my mental health stable. But now, its not doing the trick. I managed to get myself off of wellbutrin by doing this, but I'm wondering if I have to go back on it..

Anyone else have some ideas?

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mvn481

08/17/2023 at 12:40 AM

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How are your sleep patterns? That was something my doctor urged me to focus on. I thought it was a silly request, since my depression kept me up at night and my lack of motivation kept me in bed all morning. But i spent 6 weeks really focusing on habits that would improve my sleep and it ended up helping a lot. Ask your doctor for a sleep specialist or just google "how to get better sleep" they might tell you similar tricks

So stressed, my normal tricks arent working, do you have any new ones? https://www.carenity.us/forum/depression/living-with-depression/so-stressed-my-normal-tricks-arent-working-do-5436 2023-08-17 00:40:25

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08/17/2023 at 9:34 AM

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Hi @whatistheissue

How are you doing today?

I am sorry to hear you are falling back into a small depression. Eating healthy and working out is a great way to start. As @mvn481 said, sleep schedule is also very important. I always find playing and caring for a pet brings me out of a mood.

I will tag a few other members, maybe they can tell us what they do to ward off depression.

@chais18a @Tescott1981 @charding8290 @K3p_03 @Bosche1982 @Karsonsnana @elisabeth.k @Emily.lisena @Ltdale1 @Kellym420 @Cearra @PrinXe @Skittles @Sammyclark3 @Mike9158 @AHumanHeart @jayy.3x @Greymate @Zachary @Aschwochow6 @freebird @Debster @Helpme63 @Plucas12 @Nobody155 @Meera26 @Morty65 @Denisef8 @au2022 @FLUSH04 @Kingcatfisher @chyrlwhite

Beyond medication, what do you do to pull yourself out of a depression? Do you have any stories to share? What advice can you give?

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

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