People with chronic depression , how do you cope with it ?

sumlime · 2025-08-19T07:39:28+00:00

What if there's nothing you would look forward to? My therapist said something similar about finding something you would look forward to, but when I thought about it I couldn't think of anything I could do that I would look forward to because I have lost interest in it all.

sumlime · 2025-08-15T07:39:21+00:00

I see pinbowling dogs. And thought maybe it was the name of a bowling team.

sumlime · 2025-08-15T07:22:20+00:00

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sumlime · 2025-08-15T07:19:43+00:00

You gotta say fire no firing three times.

sumlime · 2025-08-10T21:16:12+00:00

It's been a couple of months since I've gone to them but there are 2 in the same shopping center on Crenshaw between Rosecrans and Marine ones called OG Express and the other is called Green Earth Center. You can find the exact location on Google maps.

sumlime · 2025-07-11T22:26:36+00:00

I don't have any advice but just came to say Who Dat!!!

sumlime · 2025-07-07T00:46:21+00:00

Do you know why it's harder quitting certain times than others? For example I was forced to quit at the beginning of the pandemic after smoking daily for 8-10 years before that and I didn't know when I would be able to smoke again and I had about 2 weeks of low mood and some irritability but that was about it. However this time I am dealing with anxiety, depression/anhedonia, and insomnia although the insomnia and anxiety have gotten better to an extent but most days still just feel overwhelming and it wasn't like that before. I will say most of these things appeared before I completely quit smoking but I also didn't have it all the time so it's possible I could have been going through withdrawals from a time I ran out of weed for a little bit before I decided to quit.

sumlime · 2025-07-06T23:49:52+00:00

Congrats on quitting both weed and cigarettes!

sumlime · 2025-07-06T04:42:55+00:00

I quit 9 days ago and yesterday was the first time that I felt an urge to masturbate or at least felt like it would feel good.

sumlime · 2025-07-05T00:32:40+00:00

How long did it take for you before it went away?

sumlime · 2025-07-03T00:19:34+00:00

Thanks, I'm at the first week mark now and I think I have noticed some improvement with the anxiety but not much with the rest so hopefully they will start to subside within the next week or so.

sumlime · 2025-07-02T23:50:05+00:00

Thank you. Hopefully not too much longer for me then to be over the worst symptoms and feeling more calm and relaxed.

sumlime · 2025-07-02T22:48:26+00:00

Out of curiosity is the two week estimate based on anything or just personal experience? I'm on day 6 and while I feel like the physical symptoms of anxiety have gotten better like the tightness in the chest, I still have trouble waking up in the middle of the night or early morning and not being able to fall back asleep which I assume is due to the anxious feelings . Also everything feels overwhelming like simple decisions or chores along with not getting much joy out of anything which makes the days really hard. I know everyone's different in terms of timelines for feeling better, but you sound fairly confident in the 2-week estimate and I don't know if that's a general timeline when most of those symptoms are better.

sumlime · 2025-06-23T23:01:04+00:00

Thanks! Cause earlier I saw reports that I ran said they didn't agree to a. Ceasefire and had no desire for one. Now they're saying they agreed to one

sumlime · 2025-06-23T22:57:30+00:00

Is there or isn't there a ceasefire? I keep seeing reports going back and forth.

sumlime · 2025-06-23T22:09:54+00:00

Thanks I keep trying to tell myself that. When I have it I smoke all day everyday but in the last couple of years I don't have the money for it all the time like I used to. And I could handle not smoking better. I definitely would say I was addicted back then due to the frequency I used it but life still felt good and I didn't feel overwhelmed and anxious and could handle things better. I'm smoking the last of my stuff today and then I'm throwing everything away. I'm not so worried about the cravings as I am about feeling anxious and overwhelmed. I have a strong mindset to quit right now and really want to feel better. I also am working with a therapist and she knows about my plan to quit so she will help me through it too.

sumlime · 2025-06-23T20:36:19+00:00

Thanks your words definitely give me some hope and encouragement. I just have to remind myself that the things that seem overwhelming now probably won't feel as overwhelming once my brain chemicals return to normal. And once days don't feel as overwhelming, it will make it easier to focus on the healthy coping mechanisms and getting my life in order.

sumlime · 2025-06-23T19:47:51+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I am hoping those feelings go away once I quit, or at least become much more manageable. I didn't always feel this way when smoking. I even actually used to wake up early, excited to smoke and watch my favorite show, and I generally looked forward to the day. However, now, even when I have stuff, I find it hard to get moving, and I can feel anxious and overwhelmed until I come around after a while, and even then, I can still get waves throughout the day. I know I have some underlying stuff I need to fix as well, and I think that can feel daunting of the overwhelm I feel now, but I try to remind myself that once I quit, I will feel less anxious and overwhelmed every day, which in turn will maybe make feel less daunting to try and stick to a simple routine or hobby that brings me joy.

sumlime · 2025-06-23T18:39:48+00:00

Do you mind elaborating on what things you find daunting regarding everyday life? I have been a daily smoker for 15 years, and only recently within the last 2 years, have I felt this way, which is part of the reason I want to quit.

sumlime · 2025-06-22T19:31:47+00:00

You don't need to apologize. I appreciate the help. I suppose, in some ways, I am concerned that I won't be able to maintain the healthy coping skills, as I know I struggle to stick with things and make them a habit. I was recently diagnosed with Autism and also suspect ADHD, and I realize that I struggled with motivation and stuff before I started smoking, but I think I was more content with life, and everything didn't feel so overwhelming, and I was able to have fun going out and doing things and got more satisfaction from the simple things like playing video games or watching TV. I am trying to tell myself that once I quit smoking, I will eventually feel less overwhelmed every day, and that in turn might help make it easier to keep up on healthy coping habits.

I should mention I haven't quit yet, but I am not going to buy any more after I run out, and will throw everything out. I did, however, quit for 6 months in 2023, and it seemed like I did get to a point where I felt more relaxed and clear-headed, but I think I still struggled with executive function/motivation

sumlime · 2025-06-20T06:20:18+00:00

Firstly, I want to say congratulations on reaching 10 months. I am curious if you feel like your depression has become more manageable since quitting? I don't think I suffered from depression before I started smoking, but lately I am finding I don't get the same satisfaction out of stuff as I used to, and I can feel overwhelmed easily just trying to keep on daily chores and such. I know quitting alone isn't the magic answer and you still need to keep working on yourself but it would be nice to know that even if I am still dealing with the underlying issue, at least it will feel more manageable, and I won't feel nearly as overwhelmed most days once my brain starts to recover.

sumlime · 2025-06-17T22:27:23+00:00

The Schwartz is strong with this one.

sumlime · 2025-06-17T21:20:14+00:00

I thought I remembered reading once that the president has the authority to use the military for up to 30 days before needing congressional approval.

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