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depression can be fun

Go for a walk with a dog for company. You don’t have to buy a dog. You can borrow one from a friend or a local RSPCA. The owner will welcome the break!

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 getting some exercise
Written By:Naomi

Exercise is good for body & mind - but motivation is a major issue when you’re depressed.
One way to get a bit more exercise in your everyday life is to use ‘strap-on’ weights on your wrists/ankles during the day.
If you wear them while you do daily chores/housework etc - your body is having to work a wee bit harder - helping to tone muscles, and burn a few more calories.
Find excuses to move about more while you are wearing them (up & down the stairs more, etc), wear the ankle weights when you have to go to the shops.
Take them off when you relax in the evening - and you will feel ‘lighter’, almost as if you have more energy!
Trust me it works!

“negative energy”
Written By:Naomi

If your mood is ‘black’ & you find nothing seems to lift it - do some housework. (Please bear with me…)
Putting a bit more effort than usual into scrubbing/polishing/washing/hoovering/dusting etc will not only divert some negative enrgy - but will also provide you with some exercise! A 1/2 hr of vigourous housework is equivalent to a workout - so will boost your seratonin levels! Then you can relax & feel pleased with your efforts too!
PS. Make sure you point out your efforts to family members - so that they can see, & admire your efforts! It does work - I did this often during a year of depressive illness!

Are you just a number?
Written By:will

Don’t stay in your job if you’re unhappy just to be loyal.  I found out you COULD just be a number no matter how long you are there!  I haven’t been this happy for years, should have done this years ago!

I pinched this from Hope on the forum (with her permission of course!) Thanks Hope
Written By:Helen

Today is different
The effort is worth it
Use the moment
Win hearts and minds
Stand for something
Celebrate constantly
Act abstract
Lighten up
Agree to disagree
Balance your life
Just kick back
Joy can’t wait
Search your soul
Accept advice
Laugh out loud
Add more fun
Say “wow” more
Pursue happiness

Let it out
Written By:angel71

Try to let someone know how you feel.  I find it helped a great deal to tell my family that I had depression and they have been very supportive and understanding.

If you can find supportive friends too then I have found that helps to keep my feet on the ground and my thoughts in check.

I found the advice on this website invaluable too and am glad I posted on the forum.