What do you normally do during a depressive episode?

Question

Like an idiot, I skipped two days out of my medications and my depression hit me yesterday and this morning with full force.

How do I pull myself out of a depressive episode while getting my medication back on track? Any ideas? Going for a walk? Shopping? Watching a funny movie?

Has anyone been in this situation before?

Answer 1

think about how blessed you are ,your woke up this morning and was able to ask this question ,you have a place to stay ,food to eat and clothes ,we take so much for granted and somebody out there wish they were in your shoes today ,even with thew depression ,you are blessed and highly
favor, Have a wonder holiday season

Answer 2

My levels of depression are different, at its worse I go for a walk or watch movies or listen to music that is not negative, because negative things can make me suicidal or have severe anger towards the world and get a big sense of superiority over others.

Exercising usualy gives me a few hours of no depression.

Answer 3

Well first of all take that medicine and soon, which i'm sure you already did. I myself do one thing and it is pray to god, i often go to a chapel or a church and sit and pray to god. Going for a walk is good, reading, or just getting your mind on something else, it will go away, but it is sad when it happens and i wish you good luck. Take care.

Answer 4

I try to do anything I can to get my mind off things. And yes, working out and watching something funny will help you alot.

Answer 5

yep, eating whipped cream was my coping mechanism for a while, but inviting my friends over and laughing at their jokes cured me. Humor is the best medicine is what they always say, and they're right, whoever they are.