anxiety and depression

[Alita]

Hi there,
Anyone concerned with both anxiety and depression? Let me know how to deal with both at the same time. Luckily or not, I have anxiety only. Thanks. Alita

[Olive Yew]

I have Depression Anxiety. I just deal with it a day at a time.... Talking to people... About anything... Can help me pull myself up. Sometimes all I really need is a good cry and I'll feel better. Distraction is key. Drawing helps me a LOT because I can put 100% of my concentration on it get lost on my artwork. Ridiculously peppy, fun, non-stressful movies are fantastic. I have literally watched the same movie for three weeks straight as I fall asleep... Sometimes even multiple times a night. If you struggle with anxiety while driving, I HIGHLY recommend getting a book on CD and listening to it in the car. I actually LOOK FORWARD to driving, now, because of it. Exercise is good. I like jiving to some Richard Simons cuz not only is it exercise but he absolutely cracks me up which is good for counteracting the depression. Yoga's good for relaxing and whatnot. :)

It just... Is what it is. The only thing I CAN do is stick iron in my spine and keep on truckin... Cuz obviously we arent all dying :P but yeah... Hope this helped.

[Alita]

Hi there,
thanks for sharing ur story. Good luck to all of us and may we win this mental health issue once and for all!!!!! Have a calm and peaceful weekend. Alita