Depression

[Marciee]

Hey, I’m new to this but just wanted to write a post. I’m currently suffering with depression and have been for a few years now and it’s now really effecting my life I feel like I have no meaning yo even wake up in the morning let alone leave my bedroom. I’ve really fallen off and I’ve been trying to hard to get motivated and stay healthy but it’s just so hard when you just feel like a failure. Any advice for me.

[FriendlyDude]

Hello! Welcome You definitely have meaning, don’t ever think otherwise I’ve also had trouble when I wake up... but lately, I’ve found that focusing on gratitude and the good things in life has helped me overcome the morning struggles and start my day off feeling good maybe you could try that?

Whenever you feel down (whether it be in the morning or just throughout the day), think of the things you’re most grateful for. Think of your favorite memories, the best things in your life flood your mind with positive goodness and drown out the darkness!

I believe in you, and I wish you the best

[Marciee in reply to FriendlyDude]

Thanks for the advice , will definitely give that a go

[FriendlyDude in reply to Marciee]

You’re welcome glad to help!

Let us know how it goes, if it works out for you then you can be a source of inspiration for others looking for help! Good luck

[Efthimiades]

I too suffer. The other day I forced myself to laugh by binging on stand up comedy acts on netflix. Actually forcing myself to laugh ( by watching something funny) really helped me that day. It sounds silly but you never know. Put on a funny movie.... force yourself to watch it, you never know. Or message this group & it seems like there's good people here & someone will get back to you. They did for me. Even 1 reply, knowing that someone UNDERSTANDS really freaking helps!!! Good luck🥰

[zperry4]

Hi, yeah the getting out of bed bit is very tough sometimes. I do think it helps to get involved in projects or small hobbies, things that are quite simple but really command your attention. Doing active things, if even you don't really enjoy them, is really good because it expends some energy and works your brain. Definitely get outside 15 minutes per day if that's possible right now. Anything to get out of the house, again even if it's not fun, is really healthy to break up the mental rut of being in your house.

And I think that if you can do anything involving other people, whether that's chatting with a friend on the phone, eating in the park with someone, therapy, book club, whatever. Other people just have such a big effect on us and it's important to give that a go.

Is there anything in particular bothering you right now, aside from the obvious mess of the world?

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[Kamp2020]

Welcome! First off your not a failure. Your dealing with an illness that can get you stuck in many ways especially during this pandemic. I've dealt with depression for 40 years and there are many peaks and valleys but there can be good days that I'm so grateful for. I try to get out daily, color, dot art, and sticker picture books. Hang in there and know we are here for you