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How do you beat the crushing depression of being alone all the time...because christmas break is making me cry because I have nothing to do and I'm all alone
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CarissimiF
As simple as this sounds, have a daily routine, and do it. It鈥檚 the foundation of everything else. When you are depressed, just doing the main parts of the routine will feel like you have accomplished something. Accomplishment is good for morale. It's not a substitute for the love and affection of family and friends, and feeling wanted, but if there is no choice but to be alone in this life, then accomplishment can give you a little lift.
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ozgirl51226-30, F
@Carissimi agreed... Baby steps, each building on the other
CarissimiF
Absolutely. When I鈥檓 falling into a depression, as I am now. I have five things I do to make sure I don鈥檛 fall into chaos, which would make me feel even worse. Make my bed. Get myself ready for the day. Make sure my dishes are washed. Keep up with laundry. Take trash and recycling out. These are the basics of my daily routine. I have a lot more tasks to do, but when in a depression, just doing these five things keeps me from chaos, which can happen very easily while depressed.
Sometimes depression can be so severe, it鈥檚 just enough to get out of bed, and wash your face, and brush your teeth. Whatever small step one can take is an accomplishment. I also work out. This helps my sanity a lot. @ozgirl512
ozgirl51226-30, F
@Carissimi very true... Each little accomplishment is the foundation on which the next one is built ... Have a great and productive day ... Hugs
CarissimiF
@ozgirl512 You too. 馃