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Anonymous
Hey /fit/ I come with a specific question.

Today is my 10th year anniversary with being diagnosed with chronic depression. Medications don't work that well, and are generally a bad idea anyways. I'm tired of feeling this way, so I want every non-medicinal treatment you can think of.

I already work out 5 days a week, and try to get sun when it isn't fucking snowing on Easter. My biggest problem is I'll just wake up and have zero motivation, even though I *really* want to go out there and take life by the horns.

in before an-hero
>> Anonymous
>>54086

Many days I do, than for weeks I just can't until my body feels like it.
>> Anonymous
Look at it this way: would you rather be in the ground?
>> Anonymous
>>54086
Seconding this. I was diagnosed with depression at 14, threw myself a pity party all the way up until 17, then forced myself to say fuck it. Started making myself do shit whether I wanted to or not because I'd always dread everything than love it once I did it. 6 years later I'm still on top of the world.

tldr; seriously, you ask what to do and then give the 'BUT I CANT BATTLE DEPRESSION BY DOING SHIT BECAUSE IM TOO BUSY BEING DEPRESSED, I JUST CANT" when given the obvious advice. Just man up, you fucking faggot.
>> Anonymous
>>54100

My job relies heavily on creativity. Unfortunately, it's very difficult to just go and "Do it" because there's no clear goals, you more or less make them up as you go.

I have no trouble working out every day or hanging with my friends, because, as you said, I can just go "Do it." Where I have the most trouble is sitting down and getting myself to draw up conceptuals for project X. Working freeform for 8 hours a day is incredibly difficult when in a trough.
>> Anonymous
Start working out. Cliche, but the adrenaline and endorphins really do make you feel better. plus when you're done there's a sense of accomplishment.
>> Anonymous
I have chronic depression too, so here are some basic suggestions:
Every morning, start with an easy workout or some yoga.
Read inspiring literature or just something that gets you ready for the day.
Watch something that inspires you. Hell, even something that makes you laugh.
Listen to invigorating music.
Journal whatever pops up into your mind. It doesn't even have to make sense.
Ask your doctor for other tips?

If you need sunlight, I suggest investing in a sun box. Those things are extremely helpful during the winter when the days get short. You use them every morning for at least 30 minutes. Obviously, you don't look directly in them. I tend to eat breakfast or read the newspaper. Do not use them later, though! They will fuck up your sleep schedule. Nurses often use them if they need to work during the night.

I know it's hard, but write down things that you like about yourself and what you are thankful for. It came be the same stuff if that's all you can come up with, but it's a start. Appreciate the people who love you. Know that you are just as worthy as anybody else.

If you like helping people, consider getting a job or volunteering. Making a change in someone's life, no matter how little it is, can make a world of difference.
If you need creativity, search for inspiration. If you like art, do that! It doesn't have to perfect and it doesn't have to make sense.
Really, do things that you enjoy and do not go back to self destructive behavior. Live everyday is if it were your last.
>> Moonmauler
>>54084
Get up before dawn, go outside and watch the sunrise while drinking a hot cup of tea and listening to some of your favorite happy, calm music. Or watch in silence if you prefer. Seriously, try it.