How to cope with depression?

@JohnFrance Hello JohnFrance, thank you for opening this discussion and sharing what you're feeling with us. Please know that the Carenity community is here for you! Let me tag some other members who can possibly share their experiences and advice with you.

Hello everyone, how are you today? How does your depression affect you? How do you cope with is? What do you do when it begins to feel like it's consuming you or that it's all too much? 
@SusanBouhlel‍ @Debra#‍ @Jacquelinesp‍ @Lovelyjubbly‍ @wilmaa777‍ @CleoneB‍ @Nessie1940‍ @Lily2013‍ @Vickyw‍ @Newnham‍ @Tansy1‍ @Michaelwatki‍ @Aurora‍ @Lfd1966‍ @Gabbrielle1221‍ @Lucy08‍ @joanbrett‍ 

This space is just for you, feel free to share your thoughts, experiences, and advice here!

Take care,
Courtney

Hi Courtney. My depression affects my mood and confidence I put on a face to the rest of the world and even my family but for me that's my protection. As I have already spoken about my depression started when I was bullied and it has and still affects me now I feel I will always have the scars of what the bullies done and how they made me feel. And it has played a big part in my life and relationship with friends and family. It's a long road I have been on and still on now every day is and can be a challenge but I write so much now and the writing has been my saviour and the pen and paper have become my friend or doesn't let me down and is always there for me and it's help me tremendously with my feelings and emotions I still keep the mask on but am learning that maybe one day I can take it of and reveal the true me and be happy and confident in my skin. 

At the moment I have a couple of physical health things going on and my mood has really dropped. Usually I can put on a happy face and just get on with things. We all do, right? At the moment I just can’t lift myself out of it but I know it won’t last. I’m trying to keep to a normal day and do the things I like because I know I’ll start enjoying them again. I really don’t want to resort to medication so I’m remembering the better times and aiming to get back there

Hi I have a lot of anger and hurt my mum passed away 8 months ago before mum passed I never spoke to my brother or sister mum new this and they didnt visit mum either mum stayed with me....she passed away with me holding her hand but it hurts my family havent even came up to see mums casket I kept her I love her so much and miss my mum terrible...I've had anxiety and depression for nearly 20 years I would need a full day to tell my story but losing my mum has changed me and covid has also done its damage I would rather stay in bed all day than go out ...my health ain't great but am learning to live with chronic pain...thank you for letting me use your site

i have cpod depression and anxiety and  vessel disease  personality disorder and mental unstable no disc in 3 n 4 arthritis and ortho cant spellit in neck nspine suicide thoughts faces voices 

and they pain clinic giving me a pill which tells the brain your not in pain dose not work  for everyone 

covid 19bbeen in since march depressed and anxious and valunable mum dieing  of dementia and alzheimer's not allowed to be with mum next time she be in a coffee shit world

in a coffin 

broke my foot as well self harmed 

@Nessie1940   hi Nessie I also lost my dad 7months ago he was battling cancer he was my best friend also I totally understand about the family thing I did everything for my dad and he also passed away at home with me and my mum I also wish my siblings would do more and reach out to me also. But it is always so one sided so I try and motivate myself to just focus on myself now and be more mindful of my emotions thank you for sharing always here if you need to talk stay strong your mum will be so proud of you and also watching over you .