Please I have very strong persistent #depression I have tried a lot of antidepressants but they don't work.

[kulupusoweli@transfem.social]

@meluzzy@woof.tech As someone who also has major depressive disorder, one of the things that helps me a ton is simply asking someone to compliment me, or for praise in general. Being reminded that i'm not entirely worthless to others helps me feel a little better until i'm able to control my emotions a little better.

Also, I saw this in another comment, but go on walks! Hell, just go outside on your phone rather than staying inside. Fresh air, birdsounds, all of it is really helpful.

One other thing, I want you to know that whatever bad things you believe about yourself aren't true. Your thoughts don't magically make you a bad person, or someone undesirable.

If you ever need some compliments, don't be afraid to ask and I will praise the hecc out of you! ​​

[meluzzy@woof.tech]

@kulupuSoweli Thanks but compliments don't really do anything to me
And I used to go on walks but I got really lonely and sad from them I would just come back crying and feeling worse.

[technicolourpenguin@void.lgbt]

@meluzzy
Gonna be honest, the only way I've found to fix these things is the 10 second method. Most people can do just about anything for 10 seconds (outside of things that will obviously cause harm).

Get up and look out the window for 10 seconds. It's gonna suck and you're gonna have to force yourself, but it's only 10 seconds and you can do that. Then you get to go back to bed.

Repeat that a few times, then pick a new thing. Get up and wash your face for 10 seconds. Open a book and read for 10 seconds.

This helps you build stamina, energy and momentum to get you out of the stuck point at the bottom of depression. And it sucks and it's bullshit but it's better then nothing.

[weirdaholic@snowmans.land]

@meluzzy @NONE I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way, because: https://youtu.be/kB9An64fSrM

[meluzzy@woof.tech]

@technicolourpenguin This is very good advice, thank you.
I tried it a little but it takes too much effort for now. If I get some meds that make it easier I will try again. This gives me some hope

[kulupusoweli@transfem.social]

@meluzzy@woof.tech ...shoot, I'm really sorry to hear that. I don't have many other good ideas, but if you end up figuring something out and need my help with it, please don't be afraid to ask!!! I promise to help, mew ​​

[aoeuidhtns@app.wafrn.net]

@meluzzy@woof.tech

dang! try luanti?

[weirdaholic@snowmans.land]

@meluzzy @NONE To clarify: Yes, it isn't a picasso, elaborate furry art or anything the advice giver expected. But this genuinely doesn't matter. It's what you did to express something, be it mindless squiggling, your mental state or an attempt to "prove" that you can't do it. (It has a certain "I'll show them" energy, which made me post that Spongebob Clip)

[evur@mastodon.social]

@meluzzy The things that can help me sometimes are cycling, eating or drinking something sweet, distracting myself with funny videos, giving myself an E injection (if on pause or overdue) or playing a game with friends. Do something that makes you feel good and is easy to do. I have those moments too, you're not alone and there are many people who appreciate you. You deserve nice things! 🫶

[meluzzy@woof.tech]

@evur Thanks for the comment. But I can't "feel good" nothing does that to me anymore.

[meluzzy@woof.tech]

fuck it I'm taking the diazepam 10mg, I'm tired of this fucking constant pain.

[evur@mastodon.social]

@meluzzy I really wish for you to get better soon! If you think of anything good, try it. Some kind of distraction may help.

You have my support.

[technicolourpenguin@void.lgbt]

@meluzzy
You tried, that's the important part. Rest for now, then try again in a little while. Even if you only made it 5 seconds the first time, try for 6 next time.

Trying is progress and you're doing a good job.