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I Have Mild Depression

A few years ago, I realized I was in the middle of a mini depression, stemming from issues I am still challenged by today. At that time, I pulled myself out of it by using journaling, yoga, vitamins, light therapy, and talking with a therapist.

It worked then, but now I am once again finding myself slowly withdrawing from my life. I am on autopilot. I am not necessarily sad all the time, just not as joyful as I usually am, with much of my creative energy gone. The glitter has faded...I am in a fog of sorts, with no motivation to do much of anything productive. That is not like me.

I am slowly taking steps again to naturally bring myself back to my true, sparkly self. I am managing, barely, with support from those closest to me. I started seeing a new therapist, so that's good. I continue to walk 3 miles in the fresh air, each day, which helps ground me. I am searching for positive podcasts and enlightening books. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Have you been through this and found certain things have really helped you? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I look forward to getting back to my fully fabulous self very soon! ✨
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unknownpoetx · 36-40, M
forget the podcasts forget the walking. it won't solve anything. you are depressed for a reason. find that reason. face it. fix it. all your problems will be solved. that's the only way. stop lying to yourself.
GlamGirl · F
I am working on getting to the bottom of it, but until I get there, I need some coping strategies. @unknownpoetx
Newfound · 41-45, M
@unknownpoetx I don't think that she considers those things solutions, just things to get her through the day. She's going to therapy.