Help How do you deal with depression spirals?

[Pallf]

Basically the title. I regularly go into these spirals after a trigger (that I don't have the ability to ignore right now) and it kills me every time.

 

[FriendofDeath]

I know this is going to sound like bull, but I honestly at times breathe and get through it one minute at a time. In my head I'm thinking the next minute could be worse, but there are just as many chances it will be better. No secret weapon. A few nights ago, I engaged in doing this until my meds kicked in for sleep, because I hoped the next day would be better (and it was).

 

[callme]

Get "The Downward Spiral"

 

[A_miStake_of_NATURE]

Basically the title. I regularly go into these spirals after a trigger (that I don't have the ability to ignore right now) and it kills me every time.

I'm sorry that you have to go through these horrible states. I try to distract myself with funny YouTube videos or some dumb tv. Sometimes it works… most of the time I just give in…..

 

[callme]

I'm sorry that you have to go through these horrible states. I try to distract myself with funny YouTube videos or some dumb tv. Sometimes it works… most of the time I just give in…..

TV? TV is the third highest cause of death. Arrghhh TV sucks

 

[A_miStake_of_NATURE]

TV? TV is the third highest cause of death. Arrghhh TV sucks

I said some dumb tv. Like cooking shows or something!! Lol

 

[callme]

I said some dumb tv. Like cooking shows or something!! Lol

Vat?!

Those mind-numbing cretins with the fake smiles, so stupid they make an hour seem like a day... but you have a right, they are distracting, if by stupidity and bore. Does radio work too?

I've had a couple of successes with "BayBayCay (BBC) Wewld Sewvice" in pure english.

Oh wait, you watch programs like После чудес? Oh goodness, нельзя!

 

[A_miStake_of_NATURE]

Vat?!

Those mind-numbing cretins with the fake smiles, so stupid they make an hour seem like a day... but you have a right, they are distracting, if by stupidity and bore. Does radio work too?

I've had a couple of successes with "BayBayCay (BBC) Wewld Sewvice" in pure english.

Whatever works for you.:):) radio. Maybe books? Games, walks could be nice :):)

 

[whywere]

For me it is always a toss up between sleeping a lot and taking long walks. If I take a long walk I always find a place or two that has a incredible vantage point to observe nature and all of the wonderment of such.

I have limited use of my right side, so a long walk is a 4 plus hours affair as I move slowly. But the time and the beautiful surroundings give me time to think, relax and have a inter perspective of myself, my situations and I also think about all the wonderful folks on SS that are like family to me.

Combine that with extra sleep and I seem to always rebound till the next depression attack.

Please take good care of yourself and have a sun filled weekend.

My best to you,

Walter

 

[Pallf]

Thanks all for the suggestions. I really appreciate it. I hope life is treating you well these days.

 

[ChobaniFlipSmores]

In a negative way? I continue to make l
plans to catch the bus.

In a positive way? I tell my therapist at the next session the additional plans I've made.

 

[Celerity]

I can't do it as often now because my hip problems are exacerbated by sitting, but I used to take long drives through the countryside on my days off. I download a map of the area I want to visit on Google Maps and create a route that takes me through state parks and farmland. Pop in an interesting audiobook or good music, and I'm set. Something about visiting an unfamiliar area seems to throw off my aggravated or morose moods.

 

[Dr Iron Arc]

I try to just lie down and find something to watch on my phone or I go here.

 

[Panna]

Black comedy, or videos that romanticize dying. I go out for a walk depressed, pop on mumkeys top ten most lethal suicides, or one of those skybro videos where he crashes the plane, and it cheers me up.

tldr: comedy is the best medicine, it's hard when the bout starts but anything to get your mental state out of that pit really helps.

 

[Pallf]

I try to just lie down and find something to watch on my phone or I go here.

Ah you see I also visit SS when the spiral happens. Right now it helps the most.

Black comedy, or videos that romanticize dying. I go out for a walk depressed, pop on mumkeys top ten most lethal suicides, or one of those skybro videos where he crashes the plane, and it cheers me up.

tldr: comedy is the best medicine, it's hard when the bout starts but anything to get your mental state out of that pit really helps.

I am a huge fan of black comedy. It's so good.

 

[Panna]

I am a huge fan of black comedy. It's so good.

Spoiler

This ones a classic, I'll remove if it offends

 

[Pallf]

Spoiler

This ones a classic, I'll remove if it offends

I'll be checking this channel out.

 

[TriggerHappy]

I suffer from what is commonly termed white-knuckle sobriety.
So when the millions find recovery and turn stuff over to a higher power, I'm left well...spiraling
(Those kamikaze WW2 jetfighters come to mind!)
Please my humour is not meant to be depreciating, its how I 'cope'.
I'm not really 'coping' (hence the ' '...)
Is having a lack of faith, a faith in itself?
Powerless, just for this minute.

 

[-FrozenRobot-]

When I'm really depressed(happens multiple times a day) I generally visit SS and read the complications section of SN.
That really helps me. The thought that I'll be no more one day, makes me actually Happy.!!! Yes, I know it may sound crazy but I just forget the problems I have in life when I remember that I won't be here anymore soon enough.

 

[existtosuffer]

Visiting this forum helps me go through the motions of feeling suicidal. Long walks with music helps. Got invited to go out & hike last week which helped to a certain degree. Having an option available to CTB would also help.

 

[FuneralCry]

Sleeping as much as possible. I always feel worse when I get less sleep. I wish I could sleep all the time. Maybe going outside to a quiet nature location like a forest. Those two things can make me feel a bit better.

 

[Cherry Crumpet]

I get these. I've been seeing a therapist for about 3 months now and she's helped some. I used to try and drown them out with Xanax and sometimes wine as well. But.. in one of the recent ones, I let myself feel the emotions deeply, and after a couple hours it finally passed. That is very rare for me though, and usually I have to try and smother it with distractions.

I'm still working really hard on not reaching for my xanax by reflex as soon as I feel it coming on.. but it's baby steps. What some of the others have said. I find trying to practice mindfulness really helps. For me, that means going through exercises like 5/4/3/2/1 or box breathing. If my mind is too loud, I'll go on youtube and try guided meditation.

ASMR also helps me. Watching someone fiddle with something idly, like a broken watch or do something like sketch with a fountain pen gives my brain something to latch onto.

I hope you feel better.

 

[Beeper]

When the depression takes over I typically go into isolation mode.

I tend to push people away and not return calls / texts.

I spend most of my time reading as an escape mechanism. Topics vary, but Reddit and SS get the most screen time.

 

[lobster salad]

The only ways I can think of that help me get through this mode is texting understanding people, sleeping or injuring myself.

 

[netrezven]

1.i know it's an episode and wait till it goes with time, act like nothing is happening, deny if anyone asks questions.
2.if it takes too long I start a risky project, or go on with dangerous stuff, till depression is my last problem. This works quite fast.

 

[h0wd1rtygrlzST4YCL3N]

reality tv? hypersomnia? i donno i guess i dont have an anwser on how to feel better but as some one who is frequently that depressed......i get it. im really trying to cut back on partying that much. but yeah growing up and not killing my self seems scarier than actually just getting it over with....but i guess im still here....bitching about it. i also have a very dark sense of humor. i don't blame others for my depression.....i just kinda need to deal and be alone when it gets that bad. oh and i run on caffene when i gotta pucker up and smile and pretend.

 

[netrezven]

1.i know it's an episode and wait till it goes with time, act like nothing is happening, deny if anyone asks questions.
2.if it takes too long I start a risky project, or go on with dangerous stuff, till depression is my last problem. This works quite fast.

Shit, 1 didn't worked out, so going to mess a bit with 2.