re: I think I need to block this board for a while...

I recently had to force an employee to take some time off. The depression in his face was showing badly and since we all are in communication daily by video conference, it was an easy condition to spot, as he basically said everything you said, except the chemo part.

These times can be trying. I'm doing things like working on home improvement projects, gardening, landscaping, working on my photography skills, creative cooking and volunteerism. I like watching Tucker, but lately, I can't, because constantly becoming incensed is tiring, frustrating and creates a huge cloud of negativity around me.

Think about ways you can interact with others, and if you don't have a hobby, start one.

I wish you much success with your chemo. Think positive thoughts and turn off the news.

Lots of inspirational messages here. Lots of good advice here as well.

As far as depression goes, as has been said, it's an illness like many others things. It's not your fault. Sometimes you need medication to adjust things and that's ok.

I'm not sure of the cancer and what that means. It depends on the cancer. And I don't know how tired you are. That is due to the chemo.

One of the toughest things to get yourself to do is also the best. Getting out for a walk in the morning before it gets too hot out is the best thing in the world for your mood. Endurance exercise is the morning does wonders for that.

So take the two who love you more than anything for a walk with you every morning and walk around the block an extra time in the morning if you can and then start extending it.

As far as the news here goes, I don't know what to tell you. Don't dwell on it. If you don't know that many people, you can connect with them online.

Reddit, though a liberal cesspool, doesn't have to be. Go to areas where little politics is discussed. Sports teams, strange hobbies, everything is there.

And if you pick a small enough subreddit, I'm going to assume you will start to recognize the people who post there and they will recognize you. You will become party of that group.

There are different boards on this site. The outdoor board has a lot of nice welcoming people on it. It's not too big and there's is good discussion there.

There is a lot of good and beauty in the world. Make it your mission to find it.

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Anybody got any tips for dealing with depression?

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What you can control (to a degree):

Sunshine (morning and evening)

Heavy weights: For weight lifting

Exercise (walk your dogs as your illness allows)

Meditation: especially on a rainy day

Proper diet: Get rid of processed food and sugar

Volunteer your time helping others...it provides purpose. Just make sure that whoever you are assisting with can show improvement. If not, their circumstances can depress you.

Remove “depressants” from your life if possible. If it is social media - then nix it. If it is the MSM- change the channel, if it is a “friend” that really isn’t...bye. Reflect on it, know what makes you happy and what makes you unhappy. Remove the shite that makes you unhappy if you can.

In short, control what you can control and manage the stuff that is out of your control as best as you can.

Good luck.

I’m so sorry. I shut down my iPad for a week or so every once in a while too. It’s overload of bad news. Depression is debilitating,I know. I usually find a good novel to read for a while until my mind can take reading the news again. I love this site, but I’ve shut it down and then come back when I can handle the truth.

Take care and I will pray for you. I hope you have faith in God. If it doesn’t cure your depression in this world, it will most certainly protect you when your body dies. God bless you.

Any sites that you visit that aren't gonna make me mad or sad?
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Try:

LINK

Plenty of good topics and authors.

I agree with this statement. I too have "issues". The "Q" thread is about so much more than politics. The not too distant future looks bright. Little HOPE goes a long way.
Good luck brother.