Back in the hole again

[Gadzukes]

Hi, was just starting to see the light after a year and a half of fighting this damned anxiety and depression again. Got vaccinated for Covid and started to live a bit again. Well now Rheumatologist says shot might not have done a thing for me since I was on immunosuppressant drugs. Well howdy doody, so guess it’s back to lockdown for me. Haven’t gotten out of bed in 2 days, don’t know what to think or do anymore.

[alfreddy7]

Hi Gadzukes,

I’m on the same boat, I was good for about half a year until now.

Not as bad as before so I guess that’s good?

Been in bed for the last 3 days. I get up now and then to play with my dog 🐕

And I feel like my anxiety and Depression is not as intense as before. I hope it’s the same with you. We just gotta recharge and get up again. But all in due time.

[EndUser13]

That has got to be frustrating, but hey you made an effort- keep making an effort! Even if you have to live a more isolated life you can still find things to enjoy. Fortunately, we have the interwebs to help ease the pain of how separated we all are (this was true before Covid too).

The best thing you can do is to take one step after another, perhaps slowly and meaningfully. Force yourself out of bed and give yourself credit for doing so! Don't nag yourself into feeling like you need to take on the world, just focus on what you CAN manage right now. Then give yourself a pat on the back for what you accomplished. I've pulled myself out of ruts doing this and the less I nag myself, the more I make things a routine the easier it all comes.

[Gadzukes in reply to EndUser13]

Thank you for your kind words. I’m doing my best. Seems like I’ve fought all my life and now at 74 just tired I guess.