6 things I stopped doing to fix my depression

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If my videos have helped, my new book, The Light Between the Leaves, goes even deeper https://bit.ly/DrScottLightBetweentheLeavesYT I battled depression for 40 years, 98% of it was misery. I used drugs, alcohol, and chasing short-term joy as a way to escape. Now, I feel good 90% of the time and have even started helping others with mood and anxiety disorders through various programs and clinics. To manage my depression effectively, I've made six key changes in my life. I want to tell you about how to use each of these effectively. Remember, these worked for me. That doesn't mean that all (or any) of these will work for you in your context. But, I believe they will definitely help almost anyone with severe depression. 1. Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule 2. Ensuring regular and balanced meals 3. Staying active 4. Being selective about engaging in fantasy worlds 5. Prioritizing self-care despite the challenges 6. Avoiding behavioral insomnia These changes have transformed my life, even though I acknowledge that I'm a high-maintenance person, and I encourage others facing similar struggles to consider these strategies for a better quality of life. Next Steps: 📩 Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly. https://bit.ly/SelfHopePsychology Mental Health Coaching with me: https://bit.ly/DrScottWebYT Therapy with me (for people in Iowa) https://bit.ly/DrScottNorthYT About me: I know what it is to feel hopelessly stuck and worthless to the world in general. I also know what it is to live without those feelings. I’m both a Clinical Psychology specializing in treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, and a human who has spent more than a decade managing sever depression and anxiety. Resources 🪣 Get my free 5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles. https://bit.ly/DrScottBucketTheory 😴 Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps with my new Sleep Workbook. https://bit.ly/DrScottSleepYT 📖 My 1st book: For When Everything is Burning https://bit.ly/forwheneverythingisburning Thanks for your support: 🤝 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/DrScottJoinYT Subscribe to The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/DrScottAppPodYT Spotify: https://bit.ly/DrScottPodYT Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client. But I do care.