Help

[Sueislove]

Everything is falling to shit and a hand basket! My health my depression and feeling so lonely!!!!! Only get out like twice a week don’t do anything but eat sleep and watch tv and read I am still seeing my counselor once a week but nothing seems to be getting any better ! I pray every night in hopes things will be better tomorrow! I have accepted this shitty place I am in and try really hard not to put my self down for not wanting to do anything some days are better than others! Please share what helps you when everything is out of our control thanks 💕🙏

[Mumma_h]

Hey sueislove, so sorry to hear you’re going through this. I know it’s not easy but try not to be too hard on yourself!!💕if you’re suffering depression it zaps the the life out of you . Well it did for me . Is there one little thing you feel slightly passionate about or enjoy . Even if it’s something small . I found doing something that ‘I’ like has helped me through tough times. There were times I probably should’ve done some things but I found doing what I WANT to do can kick start my mood into doing what I need to do . For me it’s getting out in my veggie garden. There were a few times I thought stuff it , I’m staying in bed all day , playing games on my phone and giving myself that whole day so I don’t feel guilty…(even had a few pity parties) which wasn’t recommended but I just NEEDED to let it all out , even if it was only to myself . If I ever need to do that again I will , for me it’s not a waste of time , it helps my mental health ( I was seriously in a bad depression). Also I believe the old cliche is true , laughter is the best medicine!! Watch a funny movie that really cracks you up . That helped me too . Only some suggestions, and might not be for you but it helped me , I’m very very hard on myself and just needed to let it all hang out a bit . You’re never alone in this , please be kind to yourself , take it a day at a time 💕🌺💐🌻

[Sueislove in reply to Mumma_h]

Thanks for your advise much appreciated more than you know 🙏❤️🙏

[Mumma_h in reply to Sueislove]

But most of all listen to yourself!!💕 And believe in yourself!!💕 We are all different and need different things ! You know what you need and like and that’s EXACTLY what is right for YOU . Don’t ever be afraid to listen to your own heart , I believe it is sooo important and for me it was one of the keys that helped me get out of the terrible terrible depression I was in . I prayed and prayed (pleaded and begged )for god to help and HE DID !I believe in miracles, my prayers were answered !! God made me just the way he wanted me , he wanted me to believe in myself too as well as him , we are made in his image . Love to you , and I truly understand your pain !!! 🌺🌈🌻💕💕💕

[Sueislove]

Thanks for your suggestions much live 🙏❤️🙏

[Sueislove in reply to Sueislove]

Love 😊

[cbgrace1980]

I try to do the same things you are doing: praying, relaxing, working with a counselor. Are you able to visit with a friend or a family member and share with them about your life? I am so sorry you are going through a hard time but I want you to know you are not alone. I have felt very similar to you and in time, things get better. Hugs to you.

[Sueislove]

Just wish this would end I have a zoom meeting today for an hour and haven’t been out of bed in 4 days need a shower and at least look presentable and it’s like my body doesn’t want to move it’s so heavy have two more hours to lay in bed before I have to get up 😞

[Nothing_but_books]

I don't know what "works" for me, because I haven't found it yet, but what helps a bit is giving voice to my pain, thusly: I don't read well when I'm hurting, but finding a poem that lets me scream I am still real helps. Part of me finds a connection.

Losing myself in the "animals being jerks" sub-Reddit for a few moments helps sometimes.