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Dealing with Depression

The Ugly Truth

By Emily BPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Depression hits everyone at some point in their lives, and for some it continues for the rest of their lives. I am one of the many that have to deal with depression on a daily basis. I have had depression since I was a child, and it is just a minor victory to get up and start my day. For me the ugly truth of depression is not having the motivation to do things that I need to do to continue on my college career. Depression comes in many different forms depending on the person. Mine is best friends with anxiety. My anxiety hits me for no apparent reason, and so I believe that I should share some of the many ways that I help my depression and anxiety, as I do not take any prescriptions for either. I did think about getting an emotional support animal, thinking that that would help, but with taking six college classes, the equestrian team, and trying to find a job I would have no time for it. And, with no time for it then the animal would suffer, so it is not fair to the animal to do that to it.

For Depression

  • Finding a hobby to keep my mind occupied from all of the things that I EVER did wrong in my entire life. For me my hobbies are crocheting, writing, and painting.
  • Finding animals to be around. If you are allergic to animals, then even watching cute cat or dog videos may help for you.
  • Horseback riding, yeah it is kinda the same as the last one, but for me it is different. With other animals it is so nice just being around them, but with horses for me if I can not brush them or even ride them my depression would not be suppressed.

For Anxiety

  • A fidget cube. Yes, I know with the craze that went on I did not want to join in. But, before I stopped working before coming to college this year I bought one, and it has helped so much. And, I did try the fidget spinner and I got bored after a couple of minutes. It also hurt my wrist after a while. The only bad part about it is that there are two pieces that fall off every so often, but other than that it is really nice. The one I have is listed below.
  • Sighing. Yes, I know it seems really weird, but it serves as a mental reset. So, whenever I go from one task to another I sigh. It also allows me to release the tension that runs through my body. Right before I show I normally sigh, hopefully with no one notices, and release the tension throughout my entire body.

Recently, I had to start helping a close friend through some difficulties of living away from home and having a major family matter happen, and not being able to do anything to help them. Last year my major family crisis was the fact that my family's dog's health went downhill fast. Her cancer had taken hold of her just mere months after we found the lumps on her stomach. I found out that she was not eating, not drinking, and that she would barely move, as her hips were giving out on her as well. In the middle of a week my father called me and told me what was going on and I told him to go ahead and do what is right, even though I could not be there for it. Thankfully, I got to ride my favorite horse the day that it happened, and in a short two years that horse will be mine. So, out of darkness light still shines through.

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