As someone who struggles often with depression (bipolar II), something I find really helpful is the concept that we feed our consciousness like we feed our stomachs. If we put bad food in, our health suffers; and similarly if we consume a lot of media that’s stressful, anxiety inducing, or stuff like horror / reality TV… Unsurprisingly it can plant seeds of anxiety and stress that make stressors in our life more difficult to deal with.
When I find myself getting quite sad I fill my mind with comedy, silly TV shows like What We Do In The Shadows / Parks & Rec / It’s Always Sunny. Or stand-up. Anything that makes me laugh. Do you have any go-to shows that lift your mood?