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Anyone in this thread will tell you that what you consider is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I can tell you some things from the times and how I g
by system2 6y ago
Anyone in this thread will tell you that what you consider is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I can tell you some things from the times and how I got out of my major depression.
Talking to a therapist will help as other tell you. But if you don't have access or resist to going to one:
-Find the cheapest private room with private bathroom apartment nearby. If you are in a big city in the U.S., they cost anywhere from $600 to $1200.
-Organize your room, organize your daily habits. Easy to say but keeping your room clean and laundry folded makes a huge difference.
-Organize your budget. Even if you are in debt, seeing what can be fixed will help. It is not entirely about your income. You can make $1000 working part time and still survive in the U.S. if you lower your expectations. Cut all the bullshit expense (hulu, netflix, spotify, starbucks etc.) and save every single dollar.
-Learn to calm your brain. Something like this can get you started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOJTbWC-ULc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOJTbWC-ULc
I also listened to binaural beats for many months while meditating.
-Wake up early. Have organized sleep. Brain chemistry will be affected by your sleep dramatically.
-Do not interact with your negative friends.
-Eliminate loud noises around you. Human or non-human. Quiet environment means a calmer state of mind.
-Stop eating sugar. It is a drug.
-If you are smoking weed or another substance, they are not helping and cause you to think on overdrive with an altered state of mind.
-Finding a hobby helps. If you have a few dollars buy a drone, a 3d printer, a computerized telescope or whatever makes you entertain. Do it more organized than before. Even write about it on a blog or start a youtube channel about it.
-Cook your own food. When you shop, do not buy things because they will make you healthy etc. Buy only the things you eat and improve your eating habits gradually. I had so many lettuce and cabbages in the fridge with molds on them.
-Do no read the news for a while. News are for clicks and attention. World goes on without your news knowledge anyway. It will just frustrate and give you negative thoughts.
-Listen to music, preferably EDM. Don't listen to depressing emo stuff. They don't help your mind.
-Buy comfortable clothing. I am always wearing soft non-restrictive stuff (jogging pants, comfy shoes, tshirt + hoodie is a good style IMHO).
There are many more but I just looked around me to remember the things helped me and still helping.