haha I have had four motorcycles and thats no joke!!

Didn't read (post too long for me at this hour of the day sorry OP) but here's what helped me BIG time:

-Psychiatrist recommended I try an SSRI, took several weeks to kick in, def. helps...took for about 6 months then likely will come off it
-Psychologist visits helped immensely. The brain and the way it operates and thinks is a very real science, do not listen to idiot "bros" or "alphas" who tell you depression is BS or a joke; it's not. Never feel bad to ask for help; it might actually work out for you!
-Your thoughts are just thoughts, not you. Once you begin to learn and practice this idea, you begin to view thoughts as just passing feelings or clouds. Don't try to eliminate them, just acknowledge they are they, but they are external, and not you.
-Read Dr. Elisha Goldstein's book Finding Happiness...some legit science in there, its no joke!
-Hot showers, baths or hot tub visits, whatever you have access to...warmth helps you feel good. There were some studies that showed this helped lower depression more than routine exercise if done on a regular basis. (I know cold showers/ice baths have their benefits too, but decide what works for you here).
-Sunlight AND vitamin D supplement (the supplement is just that, a supplement. Sunlight is not replaceable IMO. Lots of people get depressed in the winter and if they dont work outdoors, this is a MAJOR factor for their depression IMO. A friend at an air force base in Alaska was saying the suicde rate went up big time their because of the being indoors and the lack of sun. Get sun, get some!)
-Meditation, daily. Headspace app is great, true game changer for me. I used to lol @ beta/hippie "BS" but...this stuff really does work lol!
-Watching Jocko Podcast, David Goggins or other Navy SEAL/special operations guys content was pretty cool too. These guys definitely have a positive attitude for getting through things and so it's always cool to learn from the best!

Hope this helps; you got this! We're all gonna make it.

Thanks bro.

You make me realise i'm not so much of a f*ck up as I think I am.

Is it called Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion? Because I couldn't find a book by her called 'Finding Happiness'


-They do make lightbulbs called"SAD" (Seasonal Affective Disorder) light bulbsthat simulate the light from the sun and can help with this too. Here is a brand calledMiracle LED Boost Morning Wake Up Light, Replaces 100 Watt Bulbs, Natural Energy Light. These bulbs really do work and can help, especially in the winter when he's harder to get out and often overcast.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-...s/syc-20364651

Agree with all the other stuff you posted, good post. Repped.