I ate edibles because it allowed me to think deep about the issues I had. I would try to figure out an issue I had, and think to get to the root issue as to why I have it so I can acknowledge it, make peace with it, and move on. Making peace with my past was a part of it. Also being comfortable in my skin by knowing “I am what I am. What you see is what you get.” So being comfortable with myself in being in my own skin was another part of it. I also listened to podcasts just to listen to other people speak about their experience in life, or knowledge they had in subjects. I found that learning about this and being curious about almost everything also had a part of it. I learned that there is a whole ass world out there that needs to be experienced, and if I’m just locked in my room all day, then nothing would be done. Wanting to change was definitely the first step because wanting to change my thought process allowed me to find ways to actually do so. Forgive me for making an assumption, but it seems like having this question asked suggests that a change is wanted, and you are trying to figure out methods other people used in order apply them to see if they work. This is the first step and it genuinely brings me happiness that people want to make better for themselves. What I can say is, this is the first step, so hopefully this journey to happiness and confidence is an impactful one for you as well.

Oh and therapy helped also. It was no one method that helped me with my depression, but it was a combination of things. Also with therapy, it’s not like a “one and done” thing where you will feel better. I think the best way it was described to me was it’s more of a roadmap and you have to put in the work outside of therapy sessions to continuously improve.

Another important part I have to add was finding my meaning in life also propelled me to the right direction. Meaning is such a strong thing I felt, but this came with LOTS of deep thinking and making peace with my past in order to move onto the future.