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@cassie_white breathe deeply, thought stopping, lie down, have something proper to eat (banana not chips, etc)
@cassie_white Mainly exercise, eating well, reassuring yourself it's a passing thing.
@cassie_white i try to keep busy or i start spending money on things on my car, keeps me happy.
@cassie_white yoga, music and quiet time to read. Doesn't take depressed feelings away but helps to make them bearable.
@cassie_white heavy drinking / substance abuse / video games. genuinely unsure whether it helps or hinders.
@cassie_white re:depression -If I get fed up for no reason I know it's only temporary, so say to myself "ignore this feeling, it will pass".
@cassie_white I also talk to family and friends to get perspective on the recurring, obsessive thoughts I'm plagued with.
@cassie_white cancel all non-essential commitments.
@cassie_white @abcnews I listen to Cat Power and generally just make it worse.
@cassie_white I need to pay more attention to my personal needs - sleep, good food, exercise and time out.- @cassie_white I try to get a good night's sleep. I also make sure I'm eating well. I stay the hell away from caffeine and sugary stuff.
@cassie_white meditation, sex, psychotherapy, talking to friends, exercise
@cassie_white Exercise is the best. I always feel better after a run, no matter what I'm going through.
@cassie_white I like to find a nice quiet spot by myself and have a listen to music
@cassie_white reach out to people who really understand (not just say they do), retreat into a book, pare down commitments, ask for help
@cassie_white Depression/anxiety: sulk, coffee, bed, bad taste comedy, swearing. Sometimes, all at once.
@cassie_white @abcnews Though it may be a cause of circumstances in life, or imbalances in the body, happiness must still be a mental choice
@cassie_white medication AND counselling. Go for a walk, swim, call friends, hug a pet, play with a child, read. Facebook and/or Twitter.
@cassie_white Try and go out and see people/do things I know make me happy to stave off the down period. It only works sometimes though :-/
@cassie_white @abcnews i don't watch or read the news. that usualy helps!
Listen to music that improves my mood, garden, exercise @cassie_white @abcnews
@cassie_white deal with depression via sex, exercise, screaming (in an isolated place!)
@cassie_white A key for anxiety is trying to NOT ignore it: allowing oneself to be uncomfortable until it passes. Otherwise it's perpetual.
@cassie_white I become withdrawn and take the time to analyse my thoughts and anxieties. I often find that writing them out helps.
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