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Coping With Depression

I deal with this on a daily basis and it is not fun but i have a therapist i talk to , but there are several types of depression also, i have just read this article maybe it is me, they didnt mention anything about a therapist or psychiatrist. One thing about depression, it doesn't go away, with certain people yes, but it is a life long disease that if caught in time, you can manage it, You need a support system besides friends and family, It is not something anyone wants to talk about,, it can be fatal if not caught, Regular depression is worst than bipolar,, bipolar can be treated bc it is genetic where regular depression is not, sometimes you don't have to take medicine and other times you do, this is just my experience of dealing with it for over 30 yrs
 
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While people still may struggle lifelong, some of us have found ways to be more than our disorder. Not saying it's not a fight, but there is a chance to re-train your brain.
One key thing I liked a lot was that they stressed in-person time. A lot of people are MORE depressed 'cos of social media. We are not meant to be separated by a screen. Granted, it's hard to find friends locally even before this virus. But I urge people to unplug more, re-connect w/ local friends, family. Even a cousin you haven't seen in years.
I also like that it stresses taking responsibility. A lot of people get in the mindset- This is me, I will always be like this, it will never be okay. A therapist years ago told me to not use the words Never, Always, Everybody... 'cos when you step back, that is not realistic.
Final note, I do know tho that when people are in the depths of depression, they don't see that light at the end of the tunnel. So that is when you have to trust others to tell you you WILL be okay.
 
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