Things To Lift For Depression
As someone who suffers from major depressive disorder, severe anxiety, and frequent panic attacks, I have been on Wellbutrin, Abilify, Prozac, Xanax, Paxil, and Brintellix without any relief. In fact, most have given me terrible adverse side effects or allergic reactions. I am well aware I will probably suffer throughout my life with depression, but there are ways to make it more *tolerable* sometimes. Here is a list of things to lift yourself for anyone who is depressed or has the occasional blues. These items especially help me when I spend a day at home with nothing but food, my bf and puppy, and Netflix.
👗 Clothes
- Really soft and cute sweatpants. I recommend any Victoria’s Secret Pink sweatpants for this. It’s no surprise that when you’re depressed, everything seems 100x more terrible. For when you want to do nothing but sulk, soft sweatpants will be your best friends. Don’t try to squeeze into uncomfortable scratchy jeans!
- An oversized shirt. Whether it’s your own or your boy’s oversized shirt, let yourself drown in this while you cuddle up in bed and cry.
- A cute, flowy summer dress. Everyone experiences depression differently. Some don’t care about their appearances and would rather just slum it (me) and others feel slightly better after feeling cute! So steal yourself a cute lil dress and put it on and admire yourself in the mirror.
- Fuzzy socks. There is no question about it.
- Slippers.
🍕 Food
I know some people lose their appetite with depression, but I definitely have a huge appetite when I feel depressed. I do stick to comfort food that’s extremely easy to make because I become severely crippled when my depression gets at its worst. I can barely get out of bed.
- Donuts. Chocolate covered, sprinkles, glazed, idc get whatever the fuck your heart desires because you deserve some donuts.
- Bagel Bites. Yummy, yummy. It’s so good, comforting, and so easy to make!
- Hot chocolate in a cute mug.
- Cheetos. Yes, so unhealthy. But these puffy little motherfuckers are always by my side whenever I’m blue.
- Tea of your preference.
💊 Medicine/Herbal Supplements
- St. John’s Worts. An herbal supplement that has been effective in treating depression. It can interact with other medications, SO PLEASE CHECK BEFORE TAKING ANY.
- L theanine. An amino acid that is found in green tea. It can drastically help with anxiety and combats the bad side effects of caffeine.
- Ginkgo Biloba. Whenever I get severely depressed, I become foggy and hazy. Ginkgo is a plant that helps with brain alertness. I find it improves my foggy feelings and sluggishness that comes hand in hand with depression and post panic attacks.
- Bach’s Remedies. Check online for what could help you the most. These flower essences are supposed to help you naturally with anything ranging from depression to anxiety to PTSD.
💸 Boosting Items
If you’re low on money, I recommend boosting lots of items. This is so when you are at your worst in your depression, you have some money for shopping for items that you CAN’T lift. Retail therapy is REAL! You deserve to treat yourself.
- Naked Palettes. The normal big ones or Naked Basics always sell within the first 5 days of me listing it on eBay. I usually boost Naked Basics because it is a small palette that is easy to conceal. Retail price at Ulta is ~$30, and I have been able to boost mine for $27.
- OPI or Essie nail polish in lots. For OPI, I suggest going to Sally’s Beauty Supplies. That place is so extremely easy to lift from, I wonder if the SA’s even care. I have taken up to 20 OPI nail polishes in 1 visit to Sally’s and turned a pretty big profit. For Essie, I find Bed Bath & Beyond extremely easy. Sell the nail polishes in sets of 2-3 for like $12-20 for some easy cash.
- Michael Kors or Kate Spade anything. I’ve never lifted a handbag, but I have lifted a little Michael Kors wristlet from Marshall’s before and made $50 from that.
- NYX soft matte lip cream in sets. Again, BB&B is extremely easy. You can sell these in sets to make money.
🏡 House Decor
- Candles. As many as you can. Just lift a ton of cute and great smelling candles and light them all at once. It’s almost impossible not to feel even a little bit better after lighting an adorable candle.
- Plants & flowers. Plants and flowers are said to help with depression. Brighten up your living area with some vivid flowers and succulent plants!
✨ Miscellaneous
- Crayons and coloring books. I might be alone, but when I’m depressed, I like to revert back to my child self to cope. I draw and color like a little kid.
- Books. Happy books! Immerse yourself in happiness.
- Tranquil Turtle. This cutie helps me out at night when I can’t sleep. It projects an ocean floor onto your ceiling.
- Bubble Bath and Bath Bombs.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Get all the above items plus all the blankets, stuffed animals, and pillows you have.
- Grab your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/BFF/dog/cat/etc… and have a Netflix marathon while cuddling up to them.
- Get your boosting money and take your cute lil booty out for some shopping (without having to worry about getting caught since you’re paying! And also, shopping for items you CAN’T lift.)
- Try to smile but never force it. If you feel sad, allow yourself to feel it. Embrace those feelings instead of bottling it up.
- Remember to lean on those people who are there for you - they want to help.
- If you feel lost, I’m always here if anyone wants to talk.
*I will be adding onto this. But I’m tired and going to bed.*
*Anyone can add onto this.*
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