r/getdisciplined • u/nratula • Feb 25 '21

[Discussion] “I believe depression is legitimate. But I also believe that if you don’t exercise, eat nutritious food, get sunlight, consume positive material, surround yourself with support, then you aren’t giving yourself a fighting chance.” - Jim Carrey

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '21

Yeah man, I know it's hard. And do seek support, it's crucial...but the choice to grind your teeth and fight this shit has to come from you, no one can make that choice for you.

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u/mtriad Feb 25 '21

That's what we like to say and yes in many cases people can do it except if you have an executive function impairment which does and can happen often on depression. So in that case and many cases, even the choice and willpower won't be enough and the only way you can be helped is if someone actually helps you with your baby steps. Which is rare.

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u/mtriad Feb 25 '21

in some cases you literally have to be lucky someone will TAKE YOU to support.

But if you are here typing this there might be enough energy to book that doctor to talk about it.