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How Do You Keep Motivated To Stay Active And Healthy?
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My depression comes in waves and so does anxiety. I used to work out all the time and easy healthy all the time, but as I got older my depression and anxiety got worse. It's like "one week on, one week off" when it comes to exercising and eating right.

How do some of you keep motivated through depression to do some daily exercise?

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I go up and down,I really wish I could get my drive back to exercise,and to really commit and I know I will feel better mentally and physically

Need To Work Out Daily, Especially To Lose About 40 To 50 Pounds. Having Trouble With Motivation. Any Words Of Encouragement?
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How Do You Get Out Of A Funk?
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How do I get motivation

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Music the only thing that gets me out of the funk.Godsmack Under your Scar. Return to Serenity Listen and learn

How Do Financial Problems Affect Your Depression?
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@A MyDepressionTeam Member self worth is a good point.

How Do I Try To To Get Better Without Using Meds?
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i've been on here for a little while trying to find help and recently ive been moving between psychologists but i've just been like this since about i was 8 and when i was diagnosed officially in july ive trying to get better but it doesn't help and before i was diagnosed i knew something was wrong i honestly hated honestly being alive and alls i did when i would be at school is hide in the library listening to music and just reading but when i wasn't there i hold myself up in my room and rarely… read more

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I find walking in nature alone with Hod helps. There is an meditation application called Abide that I listen to before bed

I Have A Dull Headach, Chest Pain And Feel Really Weak. I Feel Like My Body Is Shutting Down. Is This Part Of Depression?
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Have also been having really dark thoughts. There are times during the day when I have to lie down. Instead of things getting better I'm feeling worse. I've been to a psychologist and I have situational depression. I feel trapped & isolated and deeply deeply hurt by some events that happened this year. I've never been like this before. Nothing is helping. I'm starting to give up.

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I can easily relate to this as it has been my reality for decades. I would suggest reading The Tethered Soul, by Michael Singer or watch some of his YouTube videos on releasing blocked energy from… read more

What Do U Do If U Can't Exercise
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I have many places on my body that I'm limited. I have a bad back, neck, knees arm and feet. So I can't excersise. Does anyone have suggestions?

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Chair yoga.

How Do U All Deal With The Overwhelming Feeling Of Loveliness?
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Brake what it is into bite size peices. Like cleaning one shelf in the refrigerator instead of tackling the whole thing at once.that will make it less overwhelming.

How Do You Avoid Overeating (comfort Eating) Or Undereating When Feeling Depressed And Anxious?
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Granny you are too funny. I love food. Thank God I exercise! I have a fear of being fat all my life.

What Are Some Of Your Techniques In Dealing With Depression?
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I have been practicing mindfulness and meditation, they help a great deal; but I am curious: what do you suggest I add on to a daily routine?

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Exercise and getting together with friends helps a great deal.