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(Seriouse) what are the best ways to find motivation to do things, while dealing with depression? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Ive had a hard life that i dont really want to talk about especcialy online, so ive be feel depressed an unmotivated for a bit now. i heard exercising helps but is that true where do you even get motivation to start working out? i do bascily the same things everyday and i just want to do more in my life because its getting bland-er... also if you want to share a short life story go ahead, i feel im more in the idea department/creative department but yet i do nothing and my head i cloaded with life. i feel like i should put more here but ill just leave it here.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've been dealing with depression a lot since I quit drinking. I've found that exercise does help, but for me it has to be exercise that I actually enjoy. I've been going for walks. I like exploring different parts of my neighborhood and now that I've been doing it a while I can cover 4 or 5 miles in a day! Being in better shape gives me more energy and I actually feel like getting up and doing something instead of just vegging out in front of the TV for hours

I've also found that just cleaning my space has been really helpful. I let my house turn into a disgusting mess when my depression was at it's worst, and the act of tidying it all up helped improve my mood a lot. Having actual space to work and everything where its supposed to be has made me much more productive artistically too. Seeing a mess every day was just making me more depressed.

Finding a new hobby that you have to learn about and get better at can really help with getting the creative process going too.

I hope this is helpful. I know the same things don't always work for everyone, but I'm in a much better place than I was 2 years ago now

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

I’ve found that exercise does help, but for me it has to be exercise that I actually enjoy. I’ve been going for walks.

A walk to the good burrito shop a ways down the street is a good excuse for a burrito.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

+1 for cleaning your space. I’ve found that just being sure to take something with me as I move from one room to the next is a super tiny but incredibly helpful task to mitigate negative feelings. Hey! My bed is made! My coffee table is clear! Was my mom here?! No! I did that on my own because I’m a functioning adult. It’s just rad to come home from a 5 mile walk and be greeted by an organized home.