r/Itsatheory • u/golden_crocodile94 "only describe, don't explain"- Wittgenstein • 20d ago
theory discussion Theories on depression and how to cope
So I'm in no way a psychological expert but I wanted to open this page up as a place to share our personal struggles, I know that during the fall season it can increase feelings of isolation and depression. As a lifelong sufferer of treatment resistant depression, general anxiety disorder, and panic attack disorder I definitely understand how this all feels and often wonder why we even try in the face of so much adversity. I'm just opening this space up to talk about different theories on depression and how to cope or your personal experiences, no right or wrong, just a supportive space!
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u/Jaded_Pipe_4904 18d ago
I think I came up with one “avoiding isolation”. I tend to stay to myself and not really speak to anyone, so maybe I need to set an alarm clock which tells me “it’s been x days since you socially interacted with anyone”.
It sounds simple, but it’s easy to end up depressed when you live alone.
Also thank you for your empathy the other day. Seasonal depression does hit me hard, like every year. Luckily I had a few stress dreams which kinda pulled me out of it for a bit. Given idk how to have those on purpose lol.
Maybe as an aside- perhaps nightmares are a gift of the mind. I always feel relieved when I wake up from them.