Things that help: walking until my heart is beating fast and my breath is starting to catch. Listening to ocean or rain sounds. Erm. Thinking of myself like a cork in an ocean, bobbing along with the highs and lows but in a state of balanced stability. (Metaphors really help me when depression's kicking my butt.)

Well done for writing this post. Well done for seeking help and for turning to your friends. *offers gentle hugs*