#HowIFightDepression is Full of Mental Health Tips for People who Are Struggling

Trisha Leigh Ziegenhorn

5 years ago

There’s no one way, no best way, to get through the days and weeks when you’re battling a mental illness like depression.

Some days you’re the one ready and willing to give tips and other days, you’re in desperate need of some new coping mechanisms.

But whatever sort of day you’re having, #HowIFightDepression is here with some real, tested ways to help, so check it out.

12. Quiet resolve.

https://twitter.com/thisisdanbell/status/1141443827716149248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141443827716149248&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

11. Give yourself a break.

It's okay if you don't feel like getting out of bed. It's okay if you can't take a shower. It's okay if you lied & cancelled all plans. Depression is mentally exhausting. It's okay if all you did today was breathe. Mental illness is as real as physical one.#HowIFightDepression

— Komal Shahid (@ArmedWithWords) June 19, 2019

10. Remember that it lies.

#HowIFightDepression – no matter how you do it, fight it. Remember that Depression is a liar – it takes real concerns & blows them out of proportion, obscures ability to see or believe in solutions, tells you ur stupid for even trying. Depression is a liar. Tell it to Fuck off.

— Ed the Sock (@EdtheSock) June 19, 2019

9. Don’t wait until you feel like it.

#HowIFightDepression When you’re depressed, you feel so ugly inside,you don’t want to get out of bed, you don’t want to work out, you don’t wanna do anything. Guess what-DO IT ANYWAY

— Maurice Benard (@MauriceBenard) June 19, 2019

8. Don’t judge yourself by others standards.

https://twitter.com/SuzannahCo/status/1141247371709485056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141247371709485056&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

7. One small task. You’re not alone.

https://twitter.com/cinemasins/status/1141347444015423494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141347444015423494&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

6. Asking for help is brave.

I felt like a loser at the time going to see a doctor. It saved my life.

Honestly, depression steals joy and makes you believe you are worthless.

You aren’t. I assure you. I’m glad I got adjusted.

I’m glad I found the courage for help. #HowIFightDepression

— Tony Posnanski (@tonyposnanski) June 19, 2019

5. It’s not a win/lose scenario.

https://twitter.com/skinnyghost/status/1141361556321529856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141361556321529856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

4. Don’t stop.

https://twitter.com/thekhayalan15/status/1141394939823083520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141394939823083520&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

3. Some days, kids help. Others…

I took a walk around town with my 7 month old daughter. No stroller, I just carried her around cuz she likes to reach for the leaves on trees and bushes.

She started to fight off sleep, then her head dropped to my neck & she was out. I'd never felt happier.#HowIFightDepression

— Chner (@Tadasco42) June 19, 2019

2. You’re worth it.

1. Any or all.

https://twitter.com/JohnRossBowie/status/1141406474117058560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1141406474117058560&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwokesloth.com%2Fmental-health-tips-how-i-fight-depression%2Fmasha%2F

If you need to hear it today, you matter to people, so keep going.

Tomorrow might be better.