Depression and staying home

[Strongest123]

Hello everyone. Hope everyone here is having a good day. I’ve been having bouts of anxiety recently and in turn it’s worsened my depression. I retired early last year due to my severe depression, which I was hospitalized for. I’ve always been an avid weightlifter, which is something I’ve been doing all my life. I do see a therapist once a week and I see an APN for meds every other week. I totally understand that staying home is not good for those suffering from depression. But sometimes like today I don’t feel like leaving my home. Is that a bad thing? I guess if one does it more often it’s not the best thing to do, especially when depressed. Sometimes, I feel when I have a busy day like yesterday, where I’m constantly doing things, I need a day to rest my mind. So anyway here I am. Their is a support group I go to, but it’s about an hr away. Don’t know if I’m going. I did also stop taking Wellbutrin, due to the anxiety it was causing me. I’m currently on Pristiq, tintrillex, Rexulti and Xanax. Thank you all for your support. SAMSON

[NCAQuilter]

Staying at home when you have had a yesterday that took a lot of energy isn't so bad. It's not good when you do it too often, especially when you don't have a really good reason. Depression, even with meds, can make you tired, uninterested in doing anything. And, it is easy to develop a habit of staying home. Be aware of why you aren't going out. Be careful that you aren't staying in because you're hiding.

It seems to me that occasionally staying in is not a problem. It becomes a problem when it is done too often. Or, if you become uncomfortable with the amount of important things you are not doing, that you did before retirement.

Since this seems to bother you, it is something you could bring up with your Dr. Some medications, or the dose taken, can cause tiredness and/or disinterest. I think it is best to check this out.

Good night, and peace and joy be to you

[Strongest123 in reply to NCAQuilter]

Thank you for your support

[EleanorRose]

Did you go to your support group in the end?

There is nothing wrong with having a day at home to relax and recharge. Whether we are depressed/anxious or not, that’s sometimes just what we need.

As you yourself said, if it becomes a habit (especially if it is being done to purposefully avoid things in the outside world) then that is not so good, but sometimes a day at home is what we need.

I hope you manage to get out and do something today, even if only for a short while, a walk perhaps.

I hope today is a good day for you 😊

[Strongest123 in reply to EleanorRose]

Thank you for your support