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[Gillyflower18]

Ever feel like you just don’t care if you do anything? Just no ambition or get up and go. I’m just burned out. I have Christmas wrapping paper on my dining table still. I walk by it and see it and let it lay. It’s not that I’m really depressed I just don’t give a darn. Weird. It’s

[Hidden]

That is a sign of depression though, not being bothered to do simple things... you might not feel depressed ..

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Hidden]

You’re probably right. Need to up the Zoloft a bit. Also finally got my cpap machine😁. I have years of poor sleep to make up!

[Sarah0816 in reply to Gillyflower18]

I'm feeling the same way but just started Zoloft 3 weeks ago ..

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Sarah0816]

It’s the only one I can tolerate. Works well for me.

[Sarah0816 in reply to Gillyflower18]

That gives me hope. Still having some side effects. I started it for anxiety but noticed I've been having depression too like I don't wanna get out of bed

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Sarah0816]

Sounds very familiar! Depression and anxiety often are linked. Just keep at it. Often makes you feel worse before it gets better!

[Hidden in reply to Gillyflower18]

Sleep, what's that?

Good luck.. 😊

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Hidden]

I’m getting used to it. Already sleeping better when I don’t mess up the machine. I have moderate sleep apnea and am just glad I got one so quickly. There’s a real shortage do to some recalls. (Not the maker of my machine)

[Hidden in reply to Gillyflower18]

As long as it is helping that's the main thing... Is it tricky to use?

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Hidden]

Not really. I’m just a mechanical idiot! It takes me a while. It’s a very quiet unit you can’t even hear it.

[Hidden in reply to Gillyflower18]

Mechanical idiot, yeah some people just break everything 😅

It's good that it's quiet.

[TailWags in reply to Gillyflower18]

I recently got a cpap too and already sick of cleaning it. Anyhow, i noticed it helped with my anxiety. Guess sleep does matter.... i also have depression and lately covid crap has burned me out. I dont have it, but trying to live and help take care of my mom is so much harder due to covid.Best wishes with your machine and your future

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

Yeah the cleaning is a pain. I only have to clean the mask and humidifier tank every day. The rest of it is weekly. What one do you have?

[TailWags in reply to Gillyflower18]

ResMed. My dr appointment was over the phone to get it. When I asked what brand I would get the dr said ResMed, but I thought he said redneck. When I asked him to repeat and what I thought he said, the dr said the redneck brand was a guy blowing into a tube....

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. Yeah mine is a resmed air sense 11 too. I really like it. It’s sooooooooo quiet!

[Spirit_Blue]

I've been feeling the exact same way... plus I'm alone which doesn't help.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Spirit_Blue]

Me too. Makes it even harder doesn’t it? Plus I’m laid off from work too for a couple months. I talk to my cat a lot !

[TailWags in reply to Gillyflower18]

Pets are such a big help. I have a dog. As far as work goes, it has been SOOO hard to stay motivated and do my job. I have been taking PTO a lot these last few weeks.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

I wish my cat liked to take walks but she hates the outdoors!

[TailWags in reply to Gillyflower18]

Go for walks yourself and tell her about them when you get back. I NEED my daily walks or i would be crazy or gone

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

You are absolutely right! I think I will. It’s very cold here but it’s bright and sunny!

[TailWags in reply to Gillyflower18]

Where are you? I am in mn and it is already 20F.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

Mi. We’re supposed to get a little warmer tomorrow but it comes with freezing rain and ice. Yuck!

[Moonira]

Hi! Happy New Year to you! You have company I don't have much motivation either. Do they sell that in tablet form???? I wish I could find the me that used to look forward to things , get excited, feel happy...but she's been gone for the last 1.5 years...battling depression and anxiety....trying new meds...like a yoyo!! Yes I can relate.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Moonira]

I think the whole Covid thing is extra hard on people like us. Hang in there! Do you meditate? That can help with the anxiety a lot.

[Mrspjsmom]

I've been feeling that way myself. Could be my anxiety and depression or it could be I'm sick of doing everything myself. Either way I will start doing it a little bit at a time.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

There’s one thing I still manage to do every day. That’s make my bed every morning!

[Mrspjsmom in reply to Gillyflower18]

I'd call that a success.

[Chico49]

One of my issues is that I’m constantly tired. I could have 8 or 10 hours sleep but wake up tired. It’s so demoralising!

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Chico49]

Have you had a sleep study? That’s one of the common symptoms of sleep apnea. In fact it’s the main one!

[TailWags in reply to Chico49]

They have home sleep studies now too. They deliver the equipment to your house, you put it on at night, and put it back in the pouch and leave it on your doorstep the next morning.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to TailWags]

Yes I know. But they wanted me to come in for the full whammy after I talked to the sleep specialist. But it actually was very interesting anyway!

[Moonira]

Hi thanks for your support. The most important thing this group offers is that we don't feel so alone in our suffering. Thank you all. You're wonderful people. You know I have very very close to best friends but they do not understand what I suffer from they can only say we'll listen but that's about it. It is nice to be able to express myself in a forum where I know that my voice will be heard and that people understand my language. I will try and do my best to meditate more. I find that when I'm anxious I have a hard time concentrating but I will try harder. Have a good day everyone.

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Moonira]

Try the Calm app. I’ve found it very helpful!

[ZOO7]

Yes, I get like this too. Just walk by the mess on the counter-papers, snacks etc. my issue is there is no place to put the items away. Our house is small. Countertop are always full. Ugh, it’s hard. One day at a time. Maybe just toss the paper so it’s not a constant reminder of your feelings. Take a look out the window, enjoy your scenery. Maybe take a walk. Here it’s freezing cold with snow but I try to walk my dog every day. Not feeling like it but still do and then feel better afterwards. Better days are ahead. 🙏❤️

[Gillyflower18 in reply to ZOO7]

I’m even worse than you. I could easily put the stuff with the rest of the Christmas stuff in the basement but I’d have to walk downstairs! It’s very cold and snowy here to with a chance of freezing rain and ice tonight. Got first garden catalog! Spring is coming!

[ShakeyD]

That's cool. I wish I didn't give a shit

[Tara52]

Yes I can relate. I put alot of effort to put up x-mas decorations and only one person saw them. I had the blahs this past week & every day I would take one thing down. Anyway I sound pathetic.😐 I have to start looking at my gratitude list again. I am thankful for all of you wonderful people here. Happy New Year!😍

[Gillyflower18 in reply to Tara52]

You don’t sound pathetic to me. Just tired of all the fuss! I deal with the same thing at Christmas. I go out of my way to decorate nicely and usually no one notices. Oh well I enjoyed my little tree!