I think I'm getting depressed.

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I think I'm on the verge of getting depressed. All because of AS and uncertainty. How do you get through it? How long does it take to get through it? What should I do?

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Depression varies in length of time, intensity, and the types of behavior and feelings it generates. If you are feeling really bad there are coping methods you can try, but if they don't help, you should see a psych doc or therapist. Among the better coping methods are:

- Exercise. It generates mood boosting endorphins.

- Read funny stories and watch funny shows. Humor also generates endorphins.

- Eat healthy, and enough of it. A healthier diet will boost your immune system and is also good for your mind. Skimping on amount of food leads to depression, crankiness, and being more prone to get sick.

- Get enough rest. Being tired leads to depression, crankiness, and being more prone to get sick, too.

- Listen to and/or play music. This is mood boosting.

- Take courses, either in person, or online. Some of the online ones are free. The in person ones are a good way to meet people.

- Volunteer. There are people worse off than we are, who would really appreciate the help. It's also a good way to meet people, and boost your self image and mood.

- Take up a hobby or join a club. These are good ways to meet people who share your interests.

- Get involved in community activities. Attend town meetings, events at local libraries and other local organizations. Attend local sporting events, fairs, and art shows. Attend and/or participate in local theater groups. These are all great ways to meet people and boost your self image and mood.

Now go and try some of these neat coping methods!

I know how that feels. I've been depressed about my anxiety and uncertainty of where my life would go, but I had friends to keep me from falling into complete depression. They helped me not get caught up with my problems in my life, then my parents ruined that by making me move. Now I feel like I'm back in high school. No friends around me anymore. My parents are keeping me on a leash (my mom straight up said that she didn't want me going back to my hometown anymore to adjust to their new sh***y area). Its horrible.

I wish I could help, but I'm in the doghouse again with life. Before I had a stable social life so there was no reason for me to slip into a depression and I was living in a familiar environment. But in a split second, that all crumbled apart and now I'm dealing with a wealth of issues and feelings. Now, I'm horrible depressed and feel alone again, just tied down to my parents.

I know things will probably get at least a little better when I go to the psychologist in a month or so to talk about me possibly having AS (and hopefully get referred to someone who can assess me). But until then I just want to survive. I've been living with anxiety and not knowing what's "wrong" with me for so many years now. And people around me don't understand. I feel so incredibly lonely because of that. Anyway, rant over.