List of Things to Do When You're In a Depression Low

During a recent episode of Mxiety on Twitch, the community decided to come together and create a list of ideas of things that have helped them through tough depressive episode.

Please comment below with your additional suggestions!

Physical 

• Taking a walk 

• Finding a job to do 

• Yoga

• Roller-skating

• Fishing 

• Playing with pets 

• Cold Shower 

• Going to a bookstore/library 

• Gardening 

• Baking 

• Cleaning House 

• Reorganizing/Moving Furniture (Marie Kondo Method) 

• Hiking 

• Volunteer 

• Going for a swim (going to beach, snorkeling, surfing) 

Seated- Action 

• Meditating 

• Writing out feelings 

• Listening to ASMR 

• Consume something 

• Find a place to volunteer 

• Read Mental Health book or write in Mental Health work book 

Seated– Distraction 

• Listening to music 

• Playing Video Games 

• Write fan fiction 

• Watching cute animal videos 

• Contacting a friend to talk about something else 

• Twitch Streams/Youtube Videos 

• Chatting with someone on Twitch or Discord 

• Online Shopping 

• Coloring 

• Learn new things (language, etc) 

• Watching funny videos 

• Watching movie/TV show you have seen before and like 

Soothing 

• Take a bath 

• Put on comfy clothes 

• Drink favorite coffee 

• Chocolate 

• Talking about how you feel with someone you trust 

Things to avoid when depressed 

• Social Media 

• Overeating 

• Looking at Exs on Social Media 

• Alcohol 

• Large purchases 

• Junk Food 

• Politics/News