Heart of Ender [Josh]

My depression go-to is usually distraction, most often with the internet. Bored Panda, Pinterest, Reddit, anything that fills my brain with humor or knowledge or just entertainment that won't abruptly end and throw me right back to where I was.

Hey Pandas, When You Are Sad, What Do You Do?

Hey there, So... I used to have very very severe depression in the past. Now learning to spot just the slightest shift down of mood and neutralize it. How I cope with it - I remind myself how great and lovely life is. I dwell into great feelings and memories (takes time to practice). For example adventuring with a friend, eating nice food, making someone smile, etc. I remind myself that life is long and I focus on the fact that just this moment is a tiny speck in our lifetime and there's so much great things happening and waiting to happen. I remind myself of my goals and the steps that I'm doing towards them and this feels me with pride and motivation. I think of all the things hat has happened to me and what I've done today that I'm thankful for..... It helps we a lot to read inspirational and positive Ig accounts, also motivational thoughts on Pinterest and read books for self development by people who have overcome struggle. Most of all I think it helps me to tell myself - it is of no use for me and others to feel sad and I have the ability to shift my emotions. I'm getting to know the switches better. Hope that helps