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I feel lost, alone and honestly kinda scared.
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“Go to the gym, it will cure your depression!” Is one of the least helpful things you could possibly say. So is suggesting a romantic relationship to someone who is not doing well.
Going to the gym as a hobby helped mine. Off mySSRIs and feel much better physically and mentally. Ymmv
Exercising has been shown to have massively positive benefits for people with depression.
It won't cure you, but all the evidence points to it being a very worthwhile thing to do.
Agree on the romantic relationship however.
Your body and mind are more in sync than you think. A lot of people's lethargy and low energy can be attributed to poor diet and exercise. It's not a cure but it treats many symptoms of depression.