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Stewartville, MN

What do you guys do when you get super depressed? I have been on an emotional rollercoaster lately and it seems like the "down" days are starting to take over my life. I have been on short term disability since mid-January due to a bad flare and it has been rough to say the least. I am now finally able to at least sit on my butt like a normal human and I'm trying really hard to stay positive, but some days it just all seems impossible. Anybody else struggle with depression?

February 28, 2023
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A myHSteam Member

I think I’m also going to start mediation. Lots of people have told me it helps with their mental health.
I’m an over thinker so hopefully it will call my mind!

February 28, 2023
A myHSteam Member

If I can walk I will go for walk, if I can't I will try meditation. Mostly these two won't work I end up watching re-run comedy shows with denial of constant worry about losing my job and getting through the pain. I am sorry I couldn't give you a better solution. But all I can say is you are not alone. You can tell us How are you feeling! , Stay strong you will get through this 🥰

March 1, 2023
A myHSteam Member

It’s normal when you have got HS depression is I do have information on it somewhere if you need it just ask me so don’t hesitate to message me if you want to I suffer with depression as well 👍

February 28, 2023
A myHSteam Member

I'm medicated for depression. But I'm also looking at complementary therapies to help my mental health. Meditation is one I enjoy.

February 28, 2023
A myHSteam Member

get really depressed especially when I’m flaring. I hate the pain I feel isolate and alone and I struggle to work and worry about losing my job. Even once i start draining and I’m in so much less pain I think that’s when depression really sets in. Im not upset or down because of pain but because what this is doing ti me and I kinda grieve the things I feel I’ve now lost. I like to retreat from everything until I feel I can deal with the world. Im sorry I don’t have any fix it advice but know you’re not alone x

February 28, 2023

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