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still little habits, little routines, a person may pick up on when they re-enter a depressive episode. These habits
can be small indicators you’re beginning to feel depressed again. They can even be positive things — habits
developed to help you survive. And because depression affects everyone differently, these little habits are
different for everyone, too.
To nd out what habits people developed when they were experiencing depression, we asked our
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1. “I turn into a hermit. I just want to stay in my home and not go anywhere or see anyone. It’s my safe haven,
and I just don’t want to leave it.” — Deanne R.
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3. “I pretend I’m tired and napping or sleeping so I can avoid people, but really I stay up all night with the
thoughts in my head (or if I do sleep, I have nightmares). I barely eat but only eat empty calories and drink a lot
more. I try to distract myself with empty crap like TV shows, social media or games just to avoid having to think
about anything real.” — Sarah S.
4. “I wouldn’t say there are any habits involved other than obsessively trying to gure out why I’m in such JOIN US
agony, how long it will last and what the hell I’m going to do with myself to keep sane in the meantime while
having no energy.” — Jennifer S.
5. “I not only isolate myself, but I let the voice in my head run rampant that tries to tell me I am not loved, life
has no meaning and there are no reasons to try. I have dubbed this voice ‘The Glorp’ and try to personify it. I tell
it to shut up every once and awhile.” — Sarah C.
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6. “I just sit on one end of the sofa and watch TV. Favorite shows or series or random stuff. I can’t even get
myself up to eat, shower or go to sleep. I can spend countless hours on that sofa, desperately trying to get some
sort of strength from stories about other people’s lives, imaginary or not.” — Laura G.
7. “I sleep too much. And I drop every hobby I enjoy. I go home and lay on the sofa until someone feeds me. Then
I lie there until I can drag myself to bed.” — Alexandra K.
8. “I write poetry and little story books for kids… I base stories off the happy times so the depression doesn’t
take over.” — Amanda T.
9. “It’s less of what I do and more of what I don’t do. Usually I ght extreme insomnia
(https://themighty.com/insomnia/), I work, I workout, I play with my dogs. When an severe major depressive
episode creeps over me, I can’t do any of those things. I go from not sleeping to sleeping all the time. I shower
maybe once a week. I avoid my friends, family, spouse, work, and anything that requires more effort than
pulling the comforter back up over my shoulders. When I am awake I’m on Facebook or staring at the wall until
I’m asleep again. I’m barely eating, barely talking to anyone and barley holding on.” — Melina A.
10. “I stay up all night to watch series or pull hair. I have trichotillomania
(https://themighty.com/trichotillomania/). I can’t sleep until I’m exhausted. I eat less and feel tired all day,
‘forget’ to take a shower, pull more hair. If I absolutely have to go out I hide under a cap and hood.” — Elenor H.
11. “At its worst, I will sit in the shower for hours, numb, in the dark, even after the water has gone ice cold.
When I nally do manage to get out, it’s sweats and being wrapped up in a big comforter, usually staring into
space until I come around. Sometimes I can do this several times a day/night.” — Leslie G.
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13. “I have multiple chronic illnesses, so I see many different doctors. When I’m going through a depression, I
tend to cancel all my appointments. I just don’t have the energy, nor do I care about my health when depressed.”
— Meg G.
14. “I will completely isolate myself from everyone and everything. I also pick at myself until I’ve either left
marks and scars. It’s a habit I struggle to control.” — Michelle S. JOIN US
15. “I run. I’ve been a runner for years now, and how I run really re ects my mental state. Some days just getting
up and doing a mile or two is enough for me to feel like I accomplished something…. staying active and releasing
those endorphins really helps when I know I’m in a depressive cycle (bipolar).” — Steven W.
16. “I hide. I pull away from my friends and family, stop answering texts and phone calls. I don’t go out and do
fun things with them. I do school, work and home, talking as little as possible but still smiling for everyone else.
If anyone asks, I’m always just tired. I don’t specify why I’m tired or what I’m tired of. ” — Paige L.
17. “I procrastinate beyond logic. From doing chores, brushing teeth, bathing or even changing my clothes… I
procrastinate everything that is on hand, no matter how dire the need… I just lie down and toy around with this
phone.” — Shivani A.
18. “My taste in music changes when I’m having a signi cant struggle with depression. As a teenager my mom
could always tell how I felt by the music I was listening to. Turns out, music is also a powerful tool in helping me
out of the pit of depression as well.” — Desiree N.
19. “I have days when I can’t ‘people.’ I can still get around just as long as I don’t have to interact with humans. I
can put my headphones on and still appear to be functioning when I’m actually not, just as long as I don’t have
to speak to anyone or make eye contact.” — Gillian W.
20. “I get into the habit of taking long multiple showers every day, up to three when I’m bad. The sound of the
water is relaxing and helps me chill and nd balance. The sound also gives me something relaxing to
concentrate on.” — Leanne M.
21. “I clean everything. It’s a distraction and when I have something to focus on, I’m less likely to be caught up in
my negative thoughts.” — Rachel M.
22. “I buy food and stop cooking at home because I don’t have enough energy. But, it makes my mood worse
because my brain criticizes my excessive spending and eating of unhealthy foods.” — Joy L.
23. “I tend to push people away. But I do it so hatefully that half the time people believe I am angry at them
instead of depressed. It makes it very hard to have my spouses/friends/family help me when all I do is ask to be
left alone.” — Miranda E.
24. “Eating nothing but cereal. I don’t have the energy to make anything else. And when I do eat something with
actual substance, I binge on it.” — Jamie H.
25. “Sugar, sugar, sugar…” — Noel R.
26. “I’m rather snuggly. I’m very grounded by contact. I’ll randomly hug friends or family members, or snuggle
with my rabbit, and if there’s a baby around I’ll hold it for as long as I can. There’s just something about the
warmth of another living thing nearby that is calming and peaceful.” – Mikayla A.
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Harley Rodriguez (/u/harleyrodriguez/)

@harleyrodriguez (/u/harleyrodriguez/) • 8 days ago
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As I'm reading this I start to think about what I do. I struggle with multiple symptoms and it"s the anger that
comes out. When it hits me I am angry at everything and everyone. My anger issue have gotten to the point
that that police are called and I end up back in the BHU again....I no longer make eye contact with anyone and
as for looking at my self in the mirror...it's only to put a face on. I hibranate in my house and act like I'm not
home...
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Jean Sweeney (/u/jeansweeney12/)

@jeansweeney12 (/u/jeansweeney12/) • 21 days ago
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I just move myself and pretend all is well especially at work. Because I feel like no one gets that depression
comes in many forms.
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Rachel (/u/88Rachel/)
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I lay on my couch almost 24 hours a day. Sleep, eat, and watch tv. Mostly just sleep. Avoid phone calls and text
messages. Avoid leaving my house. I hate this feeling.
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hassle and I shut it off. I have lost all friends. I never hear from anyone anymore because I cant reach out. My
injury on top of my cptsd, and mpd/ bipolar has me con ned to my house and my bed. I've basically given up
on ever having a normal life ever again. I'm going to die alone, broken and in my bed... crappy and depressed...
wow and the mh services here suck!
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Hi,
My name is Suzzy.
I can identify with alot of these. I have MDD, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, OCD. Can you imagine what life is like
living with these "monsters" I try to get things done by making a task list with squares for checking but it has
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jayvee2u (/u/jayvee2u/)
@jayvee2u (/u/jayvee2u/) • 2 months ago
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I identify with 1,3,4,5,16,19,21. I nd that I cant stay focused on anything long enough to complete it and
have to regroup. My sleep is such that I drink in order to get relaxed enough that my thoughts dont keep me
awake . But that technique lasts only part of the night before my mind slips into overdrive again. I think this is
how some people become alcholics . They try to quiet their minds with alcohol. I`m trying to avoid this as it
would them become another problem I would have to deal with . Also my attention span is so short ,TV
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tamica (/u/tamical60618/)
@tamical60618 (/u/tamical60618/) • 2 months ago
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I don't leave the house during the daytime, or afternoon because I'll have a panic attack. I have taken down
and covered all of the mirrors. I have blackout curtains on each window. I don't answer my phone or the door.
I avoid any interaction with my kids school ( having to call my emergency contact which is my adult daughter)
neighbors, and reschedule doctor appointments way too often. I'm scared to eat. I recently started having
nightmares and hallucinations. I am a prisoner to my bed.
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Jay Daniel (/u/jaydaniel/)

@jaydaniel (/u/jaydaniel/) • 5 months ago
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Shivani A. I totally relate to you. Hope we can gather up energy to what is needed for both of us! Take care
everybody and we are still alive time to count our blessings!
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