Confused and down.

[Dalegee]

I find it really hard to put into words how I feel. I've never experienced such low mood before. My brain feels like fog. There's like a little circle in the middle of brain that can focus, and the rest is just a blurry surrounding. I used to gamble while I had mild depression , because I craved that dopamine release. Trying to grasp that feeling of happiness. Now it feels so far away by each passing day. I don't know what I hope to gain from writing this just a little lost and confused.

[kenster1]

writing down is a good way of getting out how you feel but talking in general will really help.

[Marysblue]

Exercise, even just walking 20 to 30 minutes can boost your brain chemicals ,truly works. I hope you feel better , I know how bad that feels. Hang in there, It can get better.

[AnxM]

I agree with Marysblue. Exercise is great. If it's too cold to go outside, find a Youtube video and do some yoga. Even some gentle stretching and movement can help a great deal to get you out of that brain fog.

If you want a quick boost of dopamine, try a high energy dance video!

[Dalegee]

I will try defo try that. I honestly get so close to doing exercise then I kinda get lost in my mind and I just sit there and lose focus. I have to persevere. Thanks guys.

[Jim-Z]

I too get some relief in writing down my thoughts. I have a WORD document that captures my thoughts, feelings and generally what is going on through this episode of my depression. It can be a good reference especially with recurring depression. I also have a psychiatrist for medication and a therapist who is the one who really does the hard work. But the therapist recognizes the things I am doing each day to get out of this depression - things like exercise which seems universally endorsed, taking care of basic household needs and personal maintenance. The clouds will lift. It takes a lot of time and patience.