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[teach14]

Hi everyone, I'm new to this and haven't posted before. Below is really just my thoughts at the moment, any advice is welcome though.

I know if I eat healthier and exercise more I'll feel better and maybe that's all I need to do... but it's so hard to find the energy and the will to actually do that. Work has been super stressful this year too so I find that I have even less energy when I get home so I tend to just eat fast food and sleep. I don't know if this is just stress and fatigue, or is it depression? I feel awkward taking about it so I haven't said anything to my doctor yet. I feel like I just need a lifestyle change but how do I find the energy for that?

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I would say just do what you can . Make small changes that you can handle rather than try to do a sweeping overhaul. Rome wasn't built in a day.

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Hi Teach14.

Talk to your doctor. It sounds more like low mood as opposed to full blown depression. Talk to your doc now.

That first step is always the hardest.

Best of luck

[Roxylox]

I wouldn't go talking to a doctor. They are likely to simply prescribe meds , which will make you more tired.

I would try the lifestyle changes first.

[fauxartist]

I so hear what your saying.... if I had wonderful salads and food delivered ready to eat, I'd eat healthier... and if I had a trainer come in and move my body for me.. I'd get exorcise, but I am a long covid sufferer now, and I don't have the energy to go up and down the hall these days. So we just do what we can, I do take vit. D, and try to put lemon juice on my chicken and rice for a little vit. C... but sadly, that's about it for now. I live in hope though to have energy again.

[AdamFCastillo31]

Well, it looks more towards anxiety rather than depression, yes a healthy lifestyle, eating habits & cope-up strategies( exercises, deep breathing)help you to get better but counseling would help you more. Don't take medicine it will affect your mood badly. It looks like you are on a very initial stage so you can manage this situation by doing some lifestyle changes.You can try counseling as well it is the best option for you.

Best of lcuk.