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28 May 2018, 6:51 am

Temeraire wrote:
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Trogluddite wrote:
^ Yes, that is very true, too. Anhedonia causes the most profound kind of apathy, it saps your ability to even imagine that there are other states of mind that you could ever be in.


This is exactly what I was trying to say. When I am down, I cannot imagine ever feeling good again. It is only the repetition (pattern) over so many, many years that keeps me "sane" when I am down. Cognitively, I know it will pass. But the reality I experience is that it never will pass and I will never experience anything but doom ever again. Cognitively I just hang in there and do the best I can and eventually it passes.

On the flip side, when I am content and happy and doing well, I can't imagine how I could EVER get down again, and I think, well, I've conquered that one! Hah! :D And cognitively I know I will. The mind is a curious thing.


The mind is most certainly a curious thing.

It would be nice to see examples of what has helped people with depression - perhaps on another thread?

I know time is a big factor in healing but I hear so many stories of people being depressed it may be helpful to have some ideas of what has helped others.

For example, what I think caused my latest bout of depression was burnout - what I think helped me get to the other side was rest, relaxation, self-compassion and routine. Also tackling tasks one at a time in a methodic fashion. Breaking things down into smaller task so I could feel like I accomplished something for myself. Taking back control slowly and gently. And most importantly realising there is hope again.

Shall we start another thread on this?


This got going on another thread and rather than hijack that thread any further, I'll post here in case others are interested.

What "causes" your depression and what helps you get out of depression or down periods, if you prefer? I am not sure I would call my own down periods depression, but they certainly are moods and not much fun. :(


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