It's a crappy feeling when you spiral downwards and there seems to be no way up, but there is a way up, and with some hard work, commitment and love for yourself, you can get there.
If you are feeling down, be it long term or short term, I have written a few things to help pick you up.
Firstly, it really does help to talk to someone. Address the issue. Sometimes you don't even know something's wrong until you talk to someone about it. Just talking to a friend, a relative, a school counselor or a doctor can help.
Other things that can assist in moving upwards:
Music! Singing, writing or just listening. Writing a poem. I find if I'm upset and I listen to depressing music, I will usually stay upset, but if I start listening to upbeat, positive, "shake that booty", "make that bottle pop" music, I feel better. Each to their own though :P
Get OUT! Staying in bed all day is not going to help anybody's situation. Go for a walk, go to the shops, go to the local cafe and enjoy a nice coffee. Being active can really help getting over depression, people say because it releases endorphins or some such, but I think it's a completely mental thing. When you get yourself up and out, and doing something for the good of you, your body and your mind knows that, and that is the happiness you need. You need to be loved by yourself.
Get a pet! Sometimes caring for something else can make you feel more needed and special. Just be careful with this one. If you get a pet like a fish or a mouse, they don't necessarily have the longest of lifespans and the happy outcome you were looking for may backfire.
Do something for yourself! One of the biggest challenges with depression is loving yourself, but that's what you need to do to push through it. Spoil yourself, get a cool new haircut, get your nails done, buy a new outfit or a new computer game. Treat yourself!
Do something that you enjoy! I don't know what you enjoy, but here are a few things that I enjoy that help me. I love making YouTube videos, they may not be great, but I enjoy doing it. I love singing. I enjoy writing a blog everyday. I enjoy watching TV shows. I like working in an environment where I help people.
These are just a few ideas for how to deal with the shitty times in life, and life does have shitty times, but it can have some really great times too. You need to go out and make them happen and enjoy them when they come.
Please, if you do need help, get it.
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Hope that wasn't too deep. Stay safe and appreciate what you have.
Thanks for reading!! Baii!!
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