Published on 12, July, 2020
For me it's various things, some of which are (in no particular order):
Quietude in myself, quiet in my surroundings
Being alone or being with people I care about (preferably one at a time)
Being with animals and insects, especially studying how they spend their days
Being at home, in my bedroom, reading a novel
Being in nature away from the noise made by people
Watching a bird flying high in the sky, especially a raptor
Looking at the moon
Being creative
Sertraline.
I'm half joking. Doctor put me on antidepressants a few weeks ago, and honestly I had no idea this was how good regular people feel. I hadn't realised how low I was feeling until suddenly I wasn't, and I could laugh again. There ate still things that worry me, but the anxiety is no longer overwhelming.
And I'm now also on iron tablets so I have much more energy.
My bed is my safe, comfy place. My wife and kids fill me up with love. Our pet rats are adorable, too. Shiny things. Human kindness.
I'm on sertraline as well.