A cry for help

[Blue_dot]

Hey! This is my first time here. Lately, I haven’t been myself. I feel quite empty these days and usually spend most of my time lying in bed trying to come up with various scenarios. I also have trouble eating; I either eat nothing or usually end up binge eating. This is something that happened to me suddenly ans is making me so anxious. I don’t enjoy the things I used to. For example, I have been making excuses to avoid going out with my friends. I hardly talk to my family other than the usual “how was your day”. I hope to find a few more people who have gone through this and can help me figure out what the problem is with me. I really do hope no one judges me for the long rant

[Hidden]

Don’t feel judged! We’re all in the same boat. Welcome aboard!

You’re describing some of the typical symptoms of depression. Have you seen a doctor to get diagnosed?

Did something happen recently that might have caused the sudden change in your habits? If you want to talk about it. I don’t mean to be nosy. 🙂

[Blue_dot in reply to Hidden]

Hey! Thank you so much for your response. No I haven’t been to a doctor and I don’t remember anything major happening recently. I just started feeling this way a few days ago. And I don’t mind talking about it

[Hidden in reply to Blue_dot]

If it’s been just a few days, it could be something like allergies or seasonal change that is affecting you. Maybe the onset of autumn/ winter and the shorter days is getting to you. Being affected by the winter months is called SAD, I think.

I hope you feel better soon! suggest monitoring your symptoms. possibly start keeping a journal to keep track of how you’re doing, how many good days vs. bad days, giving each day a rating from 1-10. That will help you keep mindful of yourself and will also come in handy if you decide to consult your doctor about your symptoms!

Hope that’s helpful. All the best!

[Hidden]

Hi🙋‍♀️ and welcome on here! We are a very supportive group, so you've come to the right place! I hope you get the support you need!

[mollykay70]

I’m totally with you!! Isolating, binge eating, no motivation to do anything.

I know that I’m isolating out of shame because I’m not handling life or taking care of myself like I should. I also just don’t have any energy and it feels like going out or doing housework will take so much effort and it’s overwhelming.

[Blue_dot in reply to mollykay70]

Hey! I know right. I used to love cleaning but now It just feels like a chore that I need to do. Everything feels like a chore now. I really do hope we can get through this.

[mollykay70 in reply to Blue_dot]

We will. I keep telling myself it won’t be like this forever. I think the biggest thing is to start small and not expect to change it all in one day. That’s extremely difficult for me because I’m all about instant gratification and perfectionism. A hopeless combination! Lol.

[FearIsALiar]

You’re definitely not alone! I am struggling with eating, not wanting to get out of bed, loss of motivation etc.

Has anything upset you recently to cause the depression?