>>21386904
>I know I'm going to be in the suck for a few days so I take what little gumption I have and apply it forward.

This advice is appreciated. It took me a long time to realize that depression hits me for a few days at a time at a minimum.

As for me, years ago I forced myself into a habit of eating healthy, but basic and low-effort stuff while depressed. Lightly dressed salad, baked potatoes, grilled sandwiches, onigiri, etc. Absolutely no alcohol. I figured it was the best thing that I could do for myself during an episode so that I didn't come out the other end worse off.

Anyways. Best wishes to those struggling. We'll make it, probably.