I was on leave from April 2023 to December 2024 due to depression.
During that time, I learned a lot about what truly helped me —
and what actually didn’t.
I’ve summarized them below.
I hope they can be helpful for anyone going through something similar.
◎ Things That Helped Me ◎
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Continuing to exercise regularly
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Keeping a daily journal
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Getting out of bed when I truly couldn’t sleep
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Going back to my parents’ home to rest
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Waking up at the same time every day (including weekends)
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Continuing to support my favorite idols (“oshi”)
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Attending a return-to-work (rework) program
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Trusting my psychiatrist and taking my medication as prescribed
× Things That Didn’t Help ×
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Forcing myself to go for walks in the heat
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Checking work emails
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