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Can anyone who’s dealt with anxiety or depression give tips on things you do to feel better or for wellness?
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Anonymous 2w

medication 😭 & some exercise + keeping my space organized and clean. the effects of having somewhere cozy u can retreat to without mess is soo underrated. i tried journaling but i realized id just vent and spend a lot of time thinking abt things that made me feel like shit — so now ive kind learned that instead of ruminating on every bad/embarrassing/stressful situation, i just acknowledge it & force myself to let it go. rlly takes a lot of weight off ur shoulders.

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Anonymous 2w

meditation and mindfulness (esp gratitude) really helped me, along with running and lifting, and therapy ofc! really anything that makes you feel good and takes your mind off things

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Anonymous 2w

look into DBT! there’s tons of skills you can learn on your own and worksheets available. after years of meds+therapy i find it does help. i do really recommend therapy alongside anything else if you’re really struggling with it and its real common for you

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Anonymous 2w

No idea, I personally used medication for a while but it made me feel numb and crazy. I just like to walk until I “feel” better which is usually when I’m on the brink of exhaustion. Maybe try a new hobby have something to look forward to

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

journaling is also amazing if you don’t wanna talk to people you can just spill all your thoughts and feelings

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

What type of prompts do you do for your journaling? I’ve tried it before in the past I’m just inconsistent with it lol

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

i literally just write about anything on my mind, 1/2 the time it’s not even coherent tbh😭 but goals/ wants are also nice to write about or things i want to change

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 2w

for anxiety i find any tedious task helps me, anything i can do with my hands that takes a long time. think puzzles, paint by number, diamond painting. it helps me organize my thoughts

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 2w

i’ve got bipolar 2 so depression kicks my ASS. being gentle with yourself is a big thing. also making sure you eat, drink water, and maybe try getting your sleep on some sort of schedule. it’s hard to do things i enjoy but ill do them anyway, even if i dont feel like it. just to keep my day somewhat better

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

i love journaling, i also just write about anything that comes to your mind. starting out with like 5 mins a day can be helpful an soon it’ll be a habit. i find that writing down my thoughts help put them on a page and keep it there if that makes sense

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

there’s journals you can buy with prompts already in them. one i have is this, i really like it. its short and simple- 3 short prompts for capturing today and 3 for imagining tomorrow. there’s also a few longer ones throughout the journal. this helped me get more into journaling

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