If you feel depressed, what is your coping mechanism?

[Casandra Lynn]

I’ve had a life long struggle with periods of deep, dark depressive times. Just one of the many symptoms of bipolar depression. Coping mechanisms are something I’ve had to learn from my early years and trying to utilize talk therapy. The mechanism that works best, or, as good as it can, is to literally force myself to get up and do things. I’ll start with some meditation. Interacting with my children, husband, therapist, literally anyone breathing. Sooner or later some real , positive, warm and loving human interaction is the perfect medication to cure almost everything!!

[Casandra Lynn]

I’ve had a life long struggle with periods of deep, dark depressive times. Just one of the many symptoms of bipolar depression. Coping mechanisms are something I’ve had to learn from my early years and trying to utilize talk therapy. The mechanism that works best, or, as good as it can, is to literally force myself to get up and do things. I’ll start with some meditation. Interacting with my children, husband, therapist, literally anyone breathing is my go to. Sooner or later some real , positive, warm and loving human interaction is the perfect medication to cure almost everything!! If good communication isn’t available I’ll do things that are like zen for me. I’ll garden, read a good book, or just plain being outside!!

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I’ve had a life long struggle with periods of deep, dark depressive times. Just one of the many symptoms of bipolar depression. Coping mechanisms are something I’ve had to learn from my early years and trying to utilize talk therapy. The mechanism that works best, or, as good as it can, is to literally force myself to get up and do things. I’ll start with some meditation. Interacting with my children, husband, therapist, literally anyone breathing. Sooner or later some real , positive, warm and loving human interaction is the perfect medication to cure almost everything!!

I agree, surrounded by people you love and are comfortable with is one of the best therapy. Just laughing with them makes me feel so much better.

[Casandra Lynn]

Someone, somewhere did, in fact, say, and I quote ” laughter is the best medicine.”

[John Ikenwanze]

I usually take a break from work and the Internet to spend more time with family and loved one physically. I also engage in my favorite activities like singing and dancing.
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[Smrithi Arun]

Ok, don't judge me until you have tried it, but here is my stress remedy. I go into the woods behind my house and scream as loud as I can until I am almost hoarse. I wouldn't advise this if you have any close neighbors.

There have been many instances when I've really wished to do this, but unfortunately, I'm always surrounded by people. Someone told me screaming into a pillow would help but it just doesn't have the same effect.

[Smrithi Arun]

I prefer being alone when I feel low, but since the concept of privacy is foreign in Indian families, if I can, I go for a drive with my closest friend. Otherwise, I try to distract myself with Netflix, cry it out, and eventually sleep it off.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I prefer being alone when I feel low, but since the concept of privacy is foreign in Indian families if I can, I go for a drive with my closest friend. Otherwise, I try to distract myself with Netflix, cry it out, and eventually sleep it off.

It's been years since I haven't hung out with my closest friends. When the pandemic hit, it stopped, and it wasn't continued until now. Gladly, I have a big family, or else, I feel so alone. I'm joyfully jealous about going for a ride with friends. It sounds enjoyable.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I usually take a break from work and the Internet to spend more time with family and loved ones physically. I also engage in my favorite activities like singing and dancing.
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In terms of singing, I'm just in the corner listening. That's the favorite leisure time of my sisters- Karaoke.

[Stephanie Runyon]

My coping mechanism is writing it out. If I can articulate my feelings and get it down on paper without editing what I wrote, I can look at it when I am done and see what I am reacting to. Once I do that, I then write what I can do to fix the problem. If it something I cannot control, then I look at how I can approach that barrier to have the best outcome. Another coping mechanism has been horseback riding for me. The freedom I feel when riding lifts my soul.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

My coping mechanism is writing it out. If I can articulate my feelings and get it down on paper without editing what I wrote, I can look at it when I am done and see what I am reacting to. Once I do that, I then write what I can do to fix the problem. If it something I cannot control, then I look at how I can approach that barrier to have the best outcome. Another coping mechanism has been horseback riding for me. The freedom I feel when riding lifts my soul.

Wow, I love the other coping mechanism- horseback riding. That's very interesting!

[Kigen Valarie]

I watch a movie so I forget everything. It always works. However, seeing Addison scribble away all her thoughts in the journal makes me think I should write what's stressing me out.

[Emily Meadows]

I try to get dopamine through activities - walking, dancing and singing in my kitchen, gardening, etc. Oh and I take anti-depressants because holy moly I live in Seattle and seasonal-affective-disorder is real here, in the late fall, winter, and early spring.

[Hazel Mae Bagarinao]

I try to get dopamine through activities - walking, dancing and singing in my kitchen, gardening, etc. Oh and I take anti-depressants because holy moly I live in Seattle and seasonal-affective disorder is real here, in the late fall, winter, and early spring.

This is my first time hearing about seasonal-affective disorder. Seasons can be challenging there, I never thought that.

[John Aburzzi]

Depression can be very difficult to get past with but the what works for me is reading non-fiction book about those who have encountered similar situation and scaled through or rather Wats documentaries of them.