I dont, or at least I dont think I do but as probably recall, my wife suffers from various debilitating long term illnesses and this then impounds her depression n anxieties. Due to young kids, i will have to cancel work at short notice some days to help more and thus makes her feel guilty which adds to the depression.
My daughter has BPD on top of her other problems and this wknd her mother has had a mental breakdown due to all she has on her plate.
So i dont feel i have depression but some days if i stop n think about it all, it can get me on a downer as well.
Doctors, getting on the right medication helps and sometimes if fortunate you can get some support groups which can be beneficial. Sure, talking about your depression alone doesnt really help that much but its the ability to talk to others who know exactly how you feel without being judged for how you feel which helps.
You can get books and apps on mindfulness which helps and excercise is good. You do alot of cycling dont you matt? Head phones in, switch off n cycle or run.
I think on the last thread which was done a while ago, i think there are a number on here who are going through it and can offer support as well.
My ex wife examples has helped me. She didnt buy out time for herself but then she was one who would escape her own problems by helping everyone else. Her daughter who lives with her n sister n bro. Her hubby's kid (20's) who has autism and her mum with bipolar and without looking after her own wellbeing has had a mental breakdown. So we all have our limitations and recognising them is important and buying out time for ourselves is a must.
Oh and venting on here is a good escape
