Random resources to help with depressive symptoms
Sleep is important so try to stick to as much of a schedule as possible with sleep. Even if you can't sleep, resting does a lot to help the body. Also, phone light keeps you awake. Keep that away from you
Motivation can come in waves, ride that wave when it hits
You need to brush your teeth. It can be hard to get out of bed and do basic things but the teeth have a lot of sensitive blood flow to them that, if ignored, can lead to health complications like heart disease so brush and floss
Hygine in general can be hard when depressed so figure ways of doing little things to keep yourself clean. You can use the sink basin and a washcloth with soap to clean yourself if setting up a shower is too much. Sometimes setting up a bath with a bath bomb or bubble bath helps to get motivated
Video to help with common joint problems:
5 Mobility Exercises That Fix 95% of Your Problems
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to symptoms of depression so get that vitamin. Sources: the sun, vegetables, and vitamin supplements for D3 specifically but not necessarily D2 which can only be recieved via prescription or just eat your veggies
Magnesium can help with relaxation and anxiety. It can also help with constipation
Just doing a silly lil walk on a silly lil trip around the corner can help mood. You require enrichment and doing the same thing over and over will only make you feel more bad over time
Recognize when you are doom scrolling and step away if needed. The world has not called upon you as an individual to solve all of its problems but if you want to start fixing things, invest more in what you can do on a local level such as soup kitchens, community gardens, or habitat restoration projects. The world has problems but they will not be solved by you alone as much as it will be solved by all of us together
Having a hobby is important for enrichment and relaxation. Likewise, exercise is important because human bodies were made to move and movement makes endorphins. Try to find an active activity that you find fun
Not necessarily for everyone but a journal can help with working on negative self perception or thoughts in general though it should be guided with the premise of what things in the day you were happy or appreciative for. You can spiral yourself into deeper sadness if venting there is kept unchecked
Keep contact with friends. Be invested in their lives. We are social beings and require community
Have patience with yourself and be forgiving of yourself too. You do not deal with depression by shaming yourself into doing things. It's ok to take baby steps because every little form of progress is a victory. It can only be done at your own pace
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