camille

When I get depressed I call on my support cycle and I talk with them. I also indulge in physical activity...outdoor walks, gym. I try not to stay at home on my own, as this makes me feel even more lonely and depressed. I go out to spend time with friends and talk about other aspects of life...not necessarily the issue I am dealing with.

Praying is a way out too for me. In hard times I tell myself that God loves me, and He has a plan for me. I also affirm to myself that I am a beautiful person inside, and I deserve to be happy.

I also give myself time....because trying to get out of the depression in a rush never works...I just allow time to do its thing.

13 months ago

ambangire

i feel the urge to read the Bible the moment  I feel depressed or down.If that dont work i turn to be occopied with other readings be either novels.magazines orany inspirational materials.

17 months ago

Broken-Winged

Whenever I feel down and depressed, I get CREATIVE!  Sometimes it's something majorly creative, but if I don't have the energy for that then I'll force myself into getting lost in something minorly creative - like spraying the decking with anti-fungal, giving a fence another coat of paint, replacing a washer in a tap that is just beginning to leak a bit, shampooing a carpet, and so forth.

Another thing I do, and which completely stops me from feeling sorry for ME, is I throw myself into the problems of my friends and identify with their pain and anguish and try to help THEM feel better.  I'm not talking about HIV+ friends, but ordinary friends with whatever problems they may be having.  Helping people is extremely creative work and the by-product, stronger friendships, is a great reward!

18 months ago