i have a lot going on besides that. just broke up with a guy, realized i wasn’t even into guys (but it stung more that he didn’t pay attention to me/care regardless), then having some rocky relationships with my gf (open relationship) and long-time friend, the latter i’m cutting contact with. (meaning i will only talk to her if i have to or if she talks to me first)
with all of this, my anxiety’s acting up and i’m a bit (still although it got better) on edge.
Distractions. You need a lot of them. Good company. Good hobbies. Something.
It is never a great idea to let your mind wander off for too long, because it’ll go places you wouldn’t want it to and you’ll sometimes just be held down by it.
If you can take walks in nature. If you have problems with letting go of intrusive thoughts while doing so, try listening to podcasts / audiobooks. Maybe try excercising, running or something similar?
At first glance, I feel like your in parentheses statements maybe should not be left beneath the surface.
Perhaps if you are able, consider volunteering? It feels a lot better than anything you can consume and helps build a routine with clear purpose that can help some people with anxiety.
Your environment has a tremendous impact on your emotions, in many cases depression is simply a chemical issue, kinda like a thunderstorm. Not much to do but prepare and seek shelter.
If you’re seeking to avoid general non chemical sadness then you should try to be around loving and kind people as much as possible, and seek solace in solitude when that’s not possible. Better thought patterns can lead to better outcomes as well.
I like to pull back a little and see my life from a 3rd person every now and then, while trying to keep a logical and optimistic mindset.
It’s gotten me through a lot in the last 5+ years.
