{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fdd01144b-8142-41ae-a3dc-3507c8a6e8f7","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"6 Ways I Try to Cope With Depression","description":"In this episode, I cover six things that I do or have done to help combat depression partially related to Ankylosing Spondylitis. \n\nFirst I do a Question of the Week. A question listed online asked if stress could trigger a flair. I came across this article that discusses this very item. I also include some personal insight into\u200b this topic.\n\nI also discuss ways that I have tried to cope with depression. It never fails for me, that as the weather transitions from summer to fall here in Michigan, I get depression setting in. I HATE winter and with AS find everything I need to get done takes much longer. I found this article that outlined some things I do to help combat depression. They are: \n\nExercise - My exercise is limited, but I know that when I do my stretches and pushups I feels better.\nSleep Well \u2013 I have sleep apnea and have started using my CPAP more to help correct this.\nGet Educated \u2013 I started getting more information on depression, AS, and other topics that I knew would help to combat the \u201cwinter blahs\u201d.\nGet Support \u2013 I\u2019ve made a bigger attempt at reaching out to fellow AS Warriors to build up my support network.\nManage Stress \u2013 You can pick any number of ways to manage stress. I like to use meditation and yoga. I put links below to YouTube videos on both topics.\nSeek mental health counseling \u2013 Please consult a professional if you find that you are not having luck with getting to a better spot mentally.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/06dd34e9-c3ff-4596-abcb-10047f1717ba/w7jzy4spvmduuvm7vgxoncty.jpg"}