I have both autism and ADHD, and I just feel pretty awful since I graduated college. I’m really low-functioning; most of the time, I can’t even get basic household tasks done, much less find a job. My funds are dwindling, and soon paying for HRT will be a challenge. I feel like it wasn’t this bad when I was younger; I’m now 21 and it’s starting to get unbearable. I cannot really get meds cause I don’t have insurance.

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    “Go to the gym, it will cure your depression!” Is one of the least helpful things you could possibly say. So is suggesting a romantic relationship to someone who is not doing well.

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      Going to the gym as a hobby helped mine. Off mySSRIs and feel much better physically and mentally. Ymmv

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      Exercising has been shown to have massively positive benefits for people with depression.

      It won’t cure you, but all the evidence points to it being a very worthwhile thing to do.

      Agree on the romantic relationship however.

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      Your body and mind are more in sync than you think. A lot of people’s lethargy and low energy can be attributed to poor diet and exercise. It’s not a cure but it treats many symptoms of depression.