(Seriouse) what are the best ways to find motivation to do things, while dealing with depression? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

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Ive had a hard life that i dont really want to talk about especcialy online, so ive be feel depressed an unmotivated for a bit now. i heard exercising helps but is that true where do you even get motivation to start working out? i do bascily the same things everyday and i just want to do more in my life because its getting bland-er... also if you want to share a short life story go ahead, i feel im more in the idea department/creative department but yet i do nothing and my head i cloaded with life. i feel like i should put more here but ill just leave it here.

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[-] luthis@lemmy.nz 5 points 1 year ago

I can relate. I'm going to go outside now and listen to something on youtube while I walk. It's an easy way to be active. Just listen to something interesting and you just keep walking. I have suggestions for fiction and non-fiction to just get you outside moving.

It's hard for me at the moment, because it's winter, bad weather, and I can't go out and have fun on my bmx. In the summer.. it's bliss. I put on some music and just ride aimlessly around the city. I do it for hours. It's exercise but it doesn't feel like it. And if I'm using my muscles I don't have time to be depressed.

I'll keep it short so it's easy to read and get some inspiration. DM me if you need any more info on the above.

this post was submitted on 20 Jul 2023

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