feels like I’ve give up

[So_It_Goes]

anyone ever have difficulty just getting out of bed and functioning? have any tips on how to get started? I try every day and I think I can do it and then I just don’t do anything at all.

[Sunrisetabby]

The story of my life, especially for the past three years. I believe the key is to find things that you really want to do, try to find your passion anything that will create a spark and bring back your life and energy. Similarly, working things into your schedule that you must do help as well. For example, I have a couple chickens and when I don't get out of bed my little ladies get mad at me. My cat really loves to go outdoors and she also gets upset if I am still in bed late in the morning and haven't managed, again, to get up.

[Starr88]

I know exactly how you feel, I have been there plenty of times, after years of therapy and inner work, what I have learned is to embrace my depression and know that it shall pass, I know it’s easier said than done, I journal and when I can’t write I will journal through doing either voice memos or videos ( of course only for myself to see) and try and talk myself out of that suffocating darkness, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn’t but it’s a tool I use that has worked.

I just want you to know you’re not alone and plenty of us are in this life with this disease.

[VoidMaster]

Hi, I'm where you are now. I try to take small steps forward and not set up too many big tasks for big goals. That way you can celebrate the little achievements and hopefully carry that momentum forward. Too often we swing for the fences and that only has led to more disappointment and feeling defeated.

[Cookie2217]

Last year I lost my job due to the fact that I couldn't get up out of bed and go to work then I wound up losing my home and now live in my sister's basement so the only place to go is up from here cuz last year brought me to my knees. I almost lost my new job because I didn't get out of bed for a week and 3 days and just stayed in bed because sometimes I have depression so bad it's so debilitating that I have no desire to do anything so I know exactly what you're feeling. My husband and I are going to be moving though in September down to Florida and I'm excited and scared at the same time leaving everything behind here in New Jersey start a new adventure in life but it's only a 3-hour plane ride and I'm sure that I'll come up once a year most likely in the fall to see the foliage. I'm finally beginning to come out of my four-year bout what does Darkness which has been the most difficult of my entire life. This group helps along with the other group anxiety and depression and I also belong to a Facebook depression group as well. I'm also a member of Suicide Prevention and God's helpers which saved my life because I happen to come across a post from its creator where he survived shooting himself in the head. His name is Korey Burris and now he's an ordained minister and goes to churches and schools that tells his story in the hopes of saving lives. His story inspired me so much and I often think of him and keep in touch with him a lot. When I get depressed I withdraw and isolate and don't call my friends back and they keep calling me cuz they know that I'm in a depressive episode so I tried to peel myself out of it to get back to them but they're very understanding so I'm very lucky to have them in my life. I have three close friends that I speak to on a regular basis that know me well enough to know when I am down in the dumps. I'm on medication that isn't working anymore so I need to get that dealt with and hopefully I am seeing the light at the end if the tunnel right now cuz it's been a long 4 years. Some things that help me or journaling my feelings to get them out on paper that makes me feel better I also do meditation and breathing exercises too and try to get outside for some fresh air and some sun on my face which always makes me feel better. I'm wishing you peace and well-being please let me know how you're doing.

[So_It_Goes]

wow. I can’t believe I didn’t think to do this sooner. Even though it’s a terrible thing to go through, and you never would wish it on anyone, it helps to know that I’m not the only one who’s struggling on so many fronts in life. It kind of feels like sharing helps with shame and isolation.

Thank you all and please feel free to reach out if you ever find yourself needing to talk ❤️