Hopeless

[ShelbysMom]

I have major depressive disorder and it has been really bad since May 2019. Meds, psychotherapy, TMS...nothing has helped. I feel like I’m passively drowning—I have no motivation to help myself. I just want to care again. I don’t shower, keep my apartment tidy/clean...it’s so bad. I feel hopeless and can’t imagine how things are going to get better.

[Hidden]

Hello and welcome to a supportive group! That's rough what you're going through and I'm sorry, but it does get better. I know it sure feels like it doesn't, but it does. Take one day at a time. If all you do is shower one day, know that it's enough. Maybe you can make a schedule for yourself. You could set aside maybe 30 minutes to clean. Or you could take a room a day. Make sure to schedule in rest time.🙂

[ryelee]

In my opinion psychotherapy alone doesn't work that great. Meds, again in my opinion, are the only therapy that really has a chance of working. Remember it can take weeks or even a month or two for the meds to work. (Psychotherapy can help a bit but not by itself.)

Also if you can just start with only a very limited goal such as taking a shower. A nice long shower! Keep in your mind that the shower is all you will accomplish. If you think about everything at once you will be overwhelmed into inaction.

Good Luck!

[Kite_lover2]

The first things first, you are not alone. Wow, I remember those feelings. I can still experience some of the misery when I become complacent, not continuing to put in the work. I use many tools, one is the Wellness Recovery Action Plan . When depression took me down the rabbit hole it was about six years for me to shower at one time in my life. A peer offered me a chance to go on a picnic and little did I know it was at a local beach. I was an avid swimmer and having the willingness to (that's the work) and reconnect to something I had a passion for was and continues to be a catalyst to my wellness. No longer is life about getting rid of but how do I live better with who I am. Please continue reaching out life does get better

[Hidden]

Hi, I hope you find this online community helpful. There are lots of listeners and encouragement here. Remember depression is a liar, it tells you that nothing will ever change, but don't believe it. There is always hope. Small steps, and don't give up! All the best.

[NiBa5]

Hello

I truly feel you. I did TMS twice. I've been on Prozac for a year and a half that helped me a bit. I feel hopeless and helplezs.

Are you med resistant?

Hugs