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What else can i do to not be depressed? (leminal.space)
submitted 3 days ago by GrumpyCat@leminal.space to c/mentalhealth@lemmy.world
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Hello 19 year old with autism and depression here. Im on pills given by a doctor, ive tried therapy, dnd even. I just feel depressed and im not sure why possibly hormones or maybe that fact that i haven't accomplished anything in my life or even done anything, also im broke to say. Everyone tells me to workout but i dont feel motivated to even do that plus its super hot outside and i cant afford a gym, maybe im making excuses...

I just feel lost on where i should be right now in life and im clueless on what the next steps are.

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[–] NihilsineNefas@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 days ago

Absolutely 100% agreed on the "go for a walk" recommendation.

Take half an hour out of your day to raise your heartrate, you'll not only get your brain to start processing the things it's dealing with, but you'll also get exercise and a change in scenery.

If the weather's trash, clean or tidy your living area, the effect of having a clean space is very well documented (the "Even as a human, you are still an animal, and animals in enclosures get stressed and depressed if there's mess everywhere, so take charge of your own space and make it a comfy one." Meme that's floating around is genuinely real and not just lip service)

Personally the 'I can't motivate myself' thing is a trap I've fallen into many times, and just about the only thing that helps me is by saying "Bugger it. I'll do a little bit, and if I get out there and really ain't feeling it, I'll have at least done something."

Above all else, taking care of your body is a fast track to your brain feeling better