Apathy and Distance

[Agnes14]

Hi All,

I hope you’re all coping well during lockdown.

I wanted to touch base to get some advice. Over recent weeks I’ve seen some improvements in my mental health. Even to a point where a whole week passed where I felt good, happy and balanced. I think the slower pace of life and no pressure to do or see anyone helped. I felt as if I could see the light at the end of the tunnel.

However, recently I’ve noticed a few down moments creeping back in and extending to most the day. I’m feeling that sense of apathy- can’t be bothered to do or speak to anyone. Not feeling much joy, tired and just meh. It’s frustrating because I feel I’m on the right road then fall back off again.

I’m wondering whether I should increase my Sertraline dose only on 50 atm. But I had such bad side effects starting it my doctor said to stay as I am for now.

Any tips on pushing through the meh and sadness?

[blackcat64013]

Hi Agnes,

I love to refer to this information in Wiki when apathy seems to overtake me. I hope it can work for you too.

wikihow.com/Stop-Being-Apat...

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Hobbies, have you any you could enjoy, or diversions, like work around your house or garden. Exercise can also help, look on the web for suggestions.

Go on You Tube set up your interests and that can help you move on.

BOB

[Dave_H]

I'm really just guessing here but it sounds like in the beginning it was more like a vacation and now it sounds like how I used to feel in August when school was out for the summer. You've laughed and played all June and July and now all you want to do is veg and watch tv or lay in bed. My biggest problem with my depression is the lack of a social life. I have none. Social interaction is considered one of the most basic human needs (at least according to Mazlow's h ierarchy of needs) and we're all deprived of it right now. Maybe try reconnecting with old friends even if it's just over the phone or text or email. Something new.