>>6800360More people need to hear this. A lot of "depressed" people act like there is no such thing as happiness but there is, you just have to want it and work for it. I'm not saying it's easy but it is very possible and completely achievable.
>excercise fucking sucks to start but once you begin it is a world of difference for energyThis is very true, and it also boosts confidence a shit ton too.
> i found that traveling helps, going off into the alps, free as a fucking bird with no fucking problems, that helped me with the death of my father and has been my poison ever sinceI also traveled to the alps to escape a (at the time) shitty situation, nothing compares to going somewhere beautiful where no one knows you. Traveling changed my life and gives a perspective that you can't get just staying in your local area. Meeting people from other countries and discussing politics or culture is also really sweet, you can learn so much by just talking to people.
I remember I was really sad and super anxious, my heart would be beating out of my chest for no reason and I couldn't function. I took a trip to Switzerland with some friends and it cured everything. I distinctly remember being on the sandy shoreline of a swimming lake with my friends and watching a bunch of little naked kids run into the water. I don't know why but I almost broke down in tears, I had had such a shit year and I felt like I lost all innocence (I was young when this happened), seeing those kids be so happy and carefree and being surrounded by friends gave me such a sublime feeling. I forgot the simple things and that moment made me realize that and changed me. I wasn't innocent like a child anymore but that didn't mean I couldn't still be happy and in the moment. Traveling affects people in different ways but for me it is my go to whenever I feel down, I will either book a trip or day dream about going somewhere cool.
Here is a wallpaper that makes me happy.
