Some thoughts on how I cope with depression.
A way of managing boredom, the blahs, a slump, a high tide of meh, is to build dreams. Think of something you would like to do within a real possibility. Research, study and bring yourself as close as you are able to make the dream come true.
Big as well as small dreams booster hope and confidence. If a dream fizzles, then build another one.
Stacking goals isn’t the same as dreaming. Goals are there to be achieved, a will do vs might happen. Goals require real action effort. They can be anything from not dropping crumbs down your shirt to renewing a registration the day you get the notice in the mail. Organizing things can make life feel easier, less foggy.
Nobody around to talk to, share feelings? Grab a mirror to remind you, you are there for you. Talk to yourself in brain silence or aloud. A nice chat with yourself can be refreshing.
Having a radio on in the background helps me feel more comfortable in case hearing aids that go through walls malfunction. 🤨 🙄
In all, the diversions are ways of moving away from the sadness. In the cold weather months, a list of enjoyable things to do also helps ease the misery.
A favorite is to set an alarm for afternoon tea break, a must sit and relax while drinking my tea before it gets cold. Trying out new teas and journaling them is a worthy goal.
I don’t mind selling the coffee table I love so much. I face the fact it is too big for the space. Missing the iron hair pin legs is the problem. I look online to find a set to make a smaller coffee table. I am thrilled they are sold in stores, Walmart even!
