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Sensualips -> RE: submisive depression and over comming it (11/7/2005 5:00:08 PM)
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That is very fortunate someone was there for you and this is not a criticism of that. However, I prefer to be able to "rescue" myself.
I would think depression w/in this context is similar to depression outside, sometimes situational and sometimes physiological.
Establish and stick to routines, particularly productive actions like exercise, etc. . Interact with people, even if it is breifly and you are worried "I am just no good to be around right now." Don't let household chores or other small task pile up until they seem overwhelming. If you are overwhelmed, break things into smaller tasks and slowly make your way through the list. Eat reasonably healthy foods, even if you don't feel like it.
Recognize patterns in your mood or "triggers" and rearrange things to help combat this. If you become depressed at night before bed, plan activities for that time.
Allow yourself to feel depressed but don't let it envelop you forever. Force yourself to take action. And don't expect you can just will yourself out of it in a short period of time.
For a submissive personality, perhaps finding a way to feel needed would help? Taking care of pets or even a plant? Offering to do something for someone else and following through with it?
Personally I like to write or cook. I usually cook some decadant dessert and then eat way too much, so perhaps no one should follow my lead. Oh, and I masturbate.
Of course. if you have a major depressive disorder, that is entirely different.
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