How do you effectively manage your depression & anxiety?
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sammidelvecchio wrote: »
Nothing like soft fur to absorb the tears as well as getting the stinkeye when you do hug them. Comic relief.4 -
My pets keep saving me.3
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MichelleMinn wrote: »My pets keep saving me.
Me too. I am now returning the favor by fostering kittens for my local Humane Society. Talk about comic relief.3 -
MichelleMinn wrote: »My pets keep saving me.
Me too. I am now returning the favor by fostering kittens for my local Humane Society. Talk about comic relief.
Love it! I ended up working at a humane society where I started out as a volunteer. Eventually, after years, the emotions got to be too much and I burned out, but volunteers are crucial!
Even though working at the shelter took a toll on me, I still miss it, and think it's the best thing I've ever done.1 -
1.) Yoga
2.) Music (create playlists for my mood or for what mood I WANT to be in)
3.) Meditate, prayer
4.) Meds-yup, I went there.
5.) Journal, read books (Try "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown and "Outrageous Openness" by Tosha Silver)
6.) Medical Marijuana if I need it. And yup...it works great especially for my anxiety if you use the right kind and if it's legal in your state (it is in mine).
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MichelleMinn wrote: »MichelleMinn wrote: »My pets keep saving me.
Me too. I am now returning the favor by fostering kittens for my local Humane Society. Talk about comic relief.
Love it! I ended up working at a humane society where I started out as a volunteer. Eventually, after years, the emotions got to be too much and I burned out, but volunteers are crucial!
Even though working at the shelter took a toll on me, I still miss it, and think it's the best thing I've ever done.
I volunteered at the shelter for a short time but had a problem with seeing the pets in kennels which did not help me emotionally. I am doing much better with fostering kittens in my own home. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to them but wonderful knowing that they find homes very quickly. The longest any of my fosters has taken was a week, and that was because he was at a PetSmart remote adoption site.
OP, I hope you don't think we are hijacking your thread. Our discussion really is about one thing that helps us. I hope you can take inspiration from it and find something that inspires you; whether it be volunteer work, caring for a pet, or anything that gives you pleasure and helps you feel like you are not worthless.3 -
Yes, this is really about coping with anxiety and triggers. I left shelter work because of anxiety and depression, but I still have a deep connection with rescuing. I named my restaurant after a puppy mill survivor I adopted. You knew volunteering in the shelter was not a good match, and so you foster, which is incredible.
There's a certain age in kittenhood where they look to me like they're wearing furry little jammies, and that's just delightful. Now I'm thinking of kittens in a conga line wearing pajamas.2 -
MichelleMinn wrote: »MichelleMinn wrote: »My pets keep saving me.
Me too. I am now returning the favor by fostering kittens for my local Humane Society. Talk about comic relief.
Love it! I ended up working at a humane society where I started out as a volunteer. Eventually, after years, the emotions got to be too much and I burned out, but volunteers are crucial!
Even though working at the shelter took a toll on me, I still miss it, and think it's the best thing I've ever done.
I volunteered at the shelter for a short time but had a problem with seeing the pets in kennels which did not help me emotionally. I am doing much better with fostering kittens in my own home. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to them but wonderful knowing that they find homes very quickly. The longest any of my fosters has taken was a week, and that was because he was at a PetSmart remote adoption site.
OP, I hope you don't think we are hijacking your thread. Our discussion really is about one thing that helps us. I hope you can take inspiration from it and find something that inspires you; whether it be volunteer work, caring for a pet, or anything that gives you pleasure and helps you feel like you are not worthless.
No not at all! I really really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions.
To address some questions I see in here - I DO exercise plenty (at least 4-5x a week) and it frankly doesn’t help much ☹️ I used to regularly lift weights and do CrossFit but found that it actually tends to make my anxiety even worse for whatever reason. I now shifted to outside runs, yoga and Pilates and that seems to be a much better fit. I am also sure to get plenty of sun on a regular basis. I am outside as much as possible.
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MichelleMinn wrote: »MichelleMinn wrote: »My pets keep saving me.
Me too. I am now returning the favor by fostering kittens for my local Humane Society. Talk about comic relief.
Love it! I ended up working at a humane society where I started out as a volunteer. Eventually, after years, the emotions got to be too much and I burned out, but volunteers are crucial!
Even though working at the shelter took a toll on me, I still miss it, and think it's the best thing I've ever done.
I volunteered at the shelter for a short time but had a problem with seeing the pets in kennels which did not help me emotionally. I am doing much better with fostering kittens in my own home. It is bittersweet to say goodbye to them but wonderful knowing that they find homes very quickly. The longest any of my fosters has taken was a week, and that was because he was at a PetSmart remote adoption site.
OP, I hope you don't think we are hijacking your thread. Our discussion really is about one thing that helps us. I hope you can take inspiration from it and find something that inspires you; whether it be volunteer work, caring for a pet, or anything that gives you pleasure and helps you feel like you are not worthless.
No not at all! I really really appreciate all of the comments and suggestions.
To address some questions I see in here - I DO exercise plenty (at least 4-5x a week) and it frankly doesn’t help much ☹️ I used to regularly lift weights and do CrossFit but found that it actually tends to make my anxiety even worse for whatever reason. I now shifted to outside runs, yoga and Pilates and that seems to be a much better fit. I am also sure to get plenty of sun on a regular basis. I am outside as much as possible.
Yes I've noticed that if I exercise to extreme and hard intensity it make my anxiety really bad and it lasts all day/night! I just stick to walking,light jogging and some weights1 -
Keeping active, medication, trying not to push myself too hard. Finding things that make you feel good and doing more of them, for me: dog walking, trying new artistic pursuits, meeting people and taking part in activities and social events2
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