How can I break depression's vicious circle?

One step at a time, one day at a time, one minute at a time. I went through a period of depression and still occasionally feel it come back. To get out of it, it took effort and time. I started with 5 minutes a day dedicated completely to myself where I made myself do something that at one time or another brought me joy or peace. It was hard to make myself complete that task for 5 minutes some day, but I made myself do it. Over time, I increased the amount of time I made myself do the tasks. For me, it was reading, colouring, crafting, walking, singing, baking. Eventually, I started to look forward to my time I dedicated just to myself, and over time, I filled up more of my day with the things I loved and eventually, my moments of depression became less and less because I was focused on the things that brought me joy. Now, when I feel depression starting to seep back into my life, I start to focus on those happy moments again and do my best to keep the depression at bay.

Try doing something you really like to distract yourself. Also try to work out, eventhough i know you don't feel like it, and eat healthy. Don't be hard on yourself! It's ok to have a bad day. Hug

Reach out. That's what you should do. Don't think that you're alone. Talk to your mom or your dad or anyone who's close to you. Depression captures your mind and you need support to pull through. If you're in crisis please visit suicide.org

Depression is something that needs to be fought it's a slow process it takes time and energy.ask your self how much do you want it and take professional help

To gain any change in life we have to put on the brakes and take a different path. For change to take place we have to change what we are doing. Better yet to change what we're thinking about and for what purpose. First thing to do is to stop. Evaluate if the kinds of thoughts we have are hurting us. And if they are to avoid thinking those thoughts. But it takes a conscious and purposeful intent to stop and examine our thoughts. To not think the damaging thoughts we can think about anything else to block the damaging thoughts. This will increase self worth. Lift some of the depression. Even allow a path to having fewer panic attacks for people with anxiety.

Well, you're on 7 Cups, so that's a step in the right direction! It's very important to seek help when battling depression-- few people can break the cycle on their own. Whether its friends, family, or benevolent strangers like us, reaching out to others for support can help to ease the pain you feel. When that's not enough, consider professional help as well. Healthcare professionals are uniquely qualified for assisting you in this battle.

You can break depression's vicious circle by reaching out. Reach out for help, whether that be a counselor, a friend, a psychiatrist, or a gym instructor. Find ways that make you safely feel better.

You could try thinking of positive memories or go hang out with your friends and make positive memories to remember.

Depression is a complex and individualistic cycle. Everyone has different reasons, somewhat similar symptoms and varying coping mechanisms. The key is to understand your demons better first. Be more aware of your emotions, see how they change over time and become an observer. Try and understand what are the fundamental chinks in your armor - what generate those feelings of inadequacy and hopelessness about life. What works best for you to cope - distraction or absorption? Distraction means to turn away from it and absorption means to go deep, understand and emerge out. Change and awareness are really the way out.

Find things that make you happy or find people that will be there for you, even when you are feeling down about life.