How does one actually overcome depression / learn to manage it? (hexbear.net)

submitted 1 week ago by PeeNutButtHer@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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Nearly a decade of therapy and medication has done nothing to help and idk what else to do

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[-] Glitch@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 week ago

My approach has been to lean into hobbies. A few of my favorites include: audiobooks, leather working, and managing a home server . I find if I microdose any of those while the dark thoughts are creeping in, these act as my patronus.

Maybe it's a safety blanket kinda thing? Not sure. Good luck

[-] PeeNutButtHer@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago

I don't have really any hobbies and whenever I try to get into something I lose interest very quickly. I just can't get invested in anything because I have no passion for anything

[-] Glitch@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 week ago

Might be possible you haven't found the right things yet. There's a lot of possibilities, the challenge could be in getting yourself to try something new every once in a while, with the hope that one day a spark will turn into a flame.

May the wind be at your back and the sun upon your face, and the strength of your heart carry your foot when all else fails