• MuhammadJesusGaySex@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    I live in the south and it’s fairly warm year round. We get like 3 months of kinda cold weather and that’s it. Summers are BRUTAL though.

    Anyway, I got off methadone treatment almost 2 years ago, and have been in a depression funk ever since. But, I found something to keep me going. I go “fishing”.

    I get my tackle, my rods, and my bait, and pack it all in my backpack. I grab a machete, and my Kelly kettle (if it’s cold) along with food and water. I then hike through the woods to a fishing spot and sit there. I catch some fish and spend some time alone with my thoughts. My situation allows me to do this 2 to 3 times a week.

    Honestly, I don’t even care if I catch anything. I just really like being alone. It’s been so nice now that it’s kind of cold. I boil some water in my Kelly kettle and make herbal tea while I’m fishing. It’s the best.

  • gosling@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    A lot of people are depressed because they’re fixated on the negativity. You’d be surprised how much going outside, exercising, or even just doing simple things like taking a nice cold shower or cleaning up your room can help.

    Obviously it’ll be different from person to person but generally, setting a small goal and accomplishing that goal will make you feel better.