Losing a battle doesn't mean you've lost the war.
KEEP FIGHTING.
Resources
There are plenty of doctors, psychologists, and organizations that are here to help. Some are just there to listen and some will have suggestions.
Some things to try:
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Friends and Family
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Depression Clinics
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University Health Services
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Support Groups
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Help Line to call or text (Info below)
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Search Online (with caution)
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Specific to certain groups
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(veterans, LGBT, children/teens, etc.)
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There is ALWAYS something new to try.
Other organizations worth looking into:
Tips:
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Accept who you are
if you're too hard on yourself, lighten up -
Relax without guilt
Find somethings you enjoy, do them often -
Volunteer
It can feel really good to help others -
Connect with others
It can be the last thing we want, but what we need most -
Learn something new
Read a book or learn a new skills -
Move your body
Just start with a jumping jack if that's all you can manage -
Enjoy nature and the world around you
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Avoid crutches
Alcohol, tobacco, caffeine... Drugs may help you escape reality, but they make it much worse to come back to -
Organize and manage your thoughts
Stop hiding from your mind. YOU are in control -
Don't give up!
Did You Know?​​
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