In my case, I started to consistently feel better when I became a part of a community that was doing something. Organising, taking some form of action, and connecting with people who had shared goals and who've been through similar struggles as myself.

Over the years I've worked on my depression by myself a lot, engaging in hobbies, working out, etc. but the improvements were always temporary. It wasn't until I started fighting for something with others that I stopped sliding down into the abyss, even through bad days.

It's just my experience, I hope you can make it out as well.

[–] PeeNutButtHer@hexbear.net 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My brains broken from years of isolation as a child so I just really hate going out in public and seeing people. I've done volunteer work for a local festival, I've done canvasing for a vegan group, shit like that doesn't help. Having to deal with people all day just makes me want to peel my skin off

[–] lemmyseizethemeans@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Everyone tells me diet and exercise. That would probably help if I did diet and exercise but who's got time for that not me lol. Can you get a puppy? My dog keeps me from the abyss

[–] PeeNutButtHer@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

I barely have the mental energy to keep myself alive, I couldn't care for another creature

plus I'm flat broke and couldn't afford and the vet visits, shots, spay/neutering, food, etc...