Visualization

I deal with depression and anxiety as well. And PTSD. I find myself to be like a see-saw. Up and down. I have my good days, which lately have been less and less. I do find myself sleeping more I also find myself eating more and not eating the right foods. I also have diabetes. My mind constantly thinks of better ways and better days. But the body does not always want to join in. I listen to music, watch TV and come online for some stimulation. Otherwise I am like an object just existing in this world. Which sometimes seems surreal.

I cry myself to sleep sometimes or cry my heart out after watching a really sad movie - i feel lighter after that Or sometimes i just think of the blessings i have

Not in the way you have. When I am in a stressful or depressing situation I try to just daydream. It's been a coping mechanism for me for years. It doesn't help as much when I am feeling anxious, but daydreaming (making up stories in my head) has helped with the other things. I've been hearing about ASMR lately. Apparently it is just a sound, something normal like a pencil being sharpened or the sound of cards in a bike wheel. I think it's supposed to be relaxing.

I try to turn all things into a positive otherwise I think I would become quite morose!

Sorry for your situation, also being in a positive environment, friends and your loved ones can help you. All the best.

I am at home and I have panic attacks in my own house. I can't imagine I am home.I don't have any safe place. It's awful.

I have fibromyalgia with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, sleep disorder, etc. etc. I slept for 9 hours last night and had to drag myself out of bed. I wanted to continue sleeping but it was noon so time to get up. The day is half over. I don't do visualization. I have tried meditating but my mind just can't stay focused on not thinking about anything LOL! I prefer to write in a journal when I am upset. And prayer helps me too.

I have done this, but not on a regular basis. My anxiety is never really overwhelming though.

I'm the same as you, but also do some of the same as Housewife.

Visualization is very first step but i use the formula saying just do it before your thought takes turn and do what you like to do no matter whatever it takes

I don't visualize. I pray, do work, do chores, clip coupons, volunteer and do something good for someone else.

that must be hard. I also have depression and anxiety, and I do not practice visualisation, does it help? and how do you do it? I keep a gratitude journal and I go to therapy, that kind of helps