What little things help you get through life?

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Good morning OP

First of all, I’m really sorry to hear you are feeling like this. I get it. Life is hard and some days are just really tough. These are some small things which have helped me in the past week.

• Buy yourself something nice/ bit different for breakfast (or lunch/dinner)

I bought a nice loaf of bread, not the cheap sliced stuff, a pack of good butter with sea salt crystals and my favorite jam. I have looked forward to this breakfast each day to try and lessen the heaviness I feel when waking and makes a welcome change from the daily own brand muesli I have month in month out.

• Treat yourself to a small purchase.

I bought a book yesterday and looking forward to reading a chapter each night before bed. It could be anything , a candle, some chocolate, Knick knacks from a charity shop.

• Get out for a walk no matter how short.

This is something I’ve been trying recently. Enjoying the neighbours gardens, spring flowers and exploring a new path.

Could you perhaps look at getting another job if it’s making you so unhappy.
? Sorry to hear your neighbours are arseholes, I have also been there. Good luck op. 💐

Walking in nature, I did six miles round a nature reserve yesterday that a major river runs through.

I then shot other players online playing Battlefield 1.

Make an effort to get another job asap even if it's a job you would normally never do just to get out of the one you have got . We spend the majority of our time at work and you should not be feeling like this over a job it's toxic if you're taking it honestly with you. If you're still thinking about work then you are still at work .

My running club.
A wonderful group of people and being outdoors. Because it's scheduled you don't have to think either.

Definitely get dressed and go for a walk. Notice birds and noises, it’s grounding and calming.

ring Samaritans, they are there for people just like you! They are great.

paint your nails, bubble bath.

tell someone in real life how you are feeling, this really will help

Good luck op and hope you feel better soon. Remember people go through shit periods in their lives it’s normal, but you will be happy again xxx

I'm a very simple soul. My dog and the birds in my garden are a great source of calm for me. I sit and watch them for ages and they really make me feel peaceful. I'm finding I have to fill my hours with different things these days - DS is 20 and works and DD studying for A levels and will probably be leaving for University in the Autumn (which I'm dreading), so I am finding more 'me' things to do.

I often bake and take the results into work with me - that gives me a boost.
Read
Walks
Cross-stitch
Look after my skin and nails

Little, inexpensive things that make me happy.

Do you have anyone you can talk to in real life. Talking helps. I would speak to your doctor too, if you are on medication for your depression, it needs adjustment, if not, then consider asking about it.

I walk outdoors to counteract the feeling low parts of my life. This month doing "a mile a day in May" for dementia uk. I put on the t shirt, walk round our local park at the same time each day and have amassed a little band of "cheerleaders " - mostly older folks with dogs, but their positive words of encouragement really lift my spirits. I'm not gathering sponsors (no social media presence), just donating a few quid myself, but the exercise, and the kind words are helping my mental health immensely.

You need to care for yourself (if no one else is doing it). Things I have done - cooked fresh comfort food like soups and stews, booked a reflexology or massage appointment. Painted my nails, listened to a good audio book.

What are you passionate about (or what have you been passionate about in the past)?

Find something aligned with a passion or value and do it. Keep showing up for it.

Walk in nature (sounds cliché but my nervous systems settles quickly)

Allow yourself to retreat for a bit. The evolutionary purpose of depression is to make us withdraw and take stock (not ruminate).

Little things like make my bed, get dressed even if I'm not going anywhere, go somewhere new that demands my focus rather than operating on autopilot. Even a different supermarket or library than usual.

Self compassion and rest.

Distraction (limited to 2 hours) on Netflix.

Sending strength.