Barely functioning

[Raggedy-Ann]

Depression took over again about a week ago. I could cry at any moment. There's things I am supposed to do but I can't seem to do much, so I am back to small daily goals. Today I am going to finish loading the dishwasher. I don't want to talk to anyone, I just want to sleep...

[kenster1]

here`s hoping it passes soon.

[depressedcanuck81]

I wish you rest adn peace Raggedy-Ann. My depression spiked last week as well and my GP has changed my meds...I want to sleep but can't I hope I see some relief soon and I hope the same for you!

[Raggedy-Ann in reply to depressedcanuck81]

Late night tv is helpful on those nights, try to find something really calm turn down the volume down and set a timer. This will give your brain something to do while you try to fall asleep. I suggest The Dick Van Dyke show.

[Pizzacat1]

Hello - sorry you’re feeling as you do. I know how you feel. I find sleep to be a temporary escape.

Often I can’t stand the quiet in the house when I feel down. I turn the tv on either just to have people talking in the background - I don’t really listen it’s just kind of a distraction. I also find relaxing videos on YouTube.

The above does not always work. I think that depression/anxiety have its own rules in a way. Sometimes something works and other times it doesn’t.

Very beautiful dog 🐕 ♥️

[Lovestoeat4me]

I completely understand! That's where I am currently. I have soooo much to do and yet, I can't seem to get anything done. In fact; it stresses me out more, and causes me even greater anxiety of the fact that I'm not getting thing's done. It's nice to encounter someone else who knows what this is like. SOOOOO proud of you for loading the dishwasher. Way to go!!!!! Most day's I find it a tedious and exhausting effort to just take a shower everyday; or something even as simple as brushing my teeth. I feel like no one likes me and of course I'm not liking myself very much. There's not very many people that I'd like to talk to as well. Even if I did; no one wants to talk to me 🥺. I've tried counselor after counselor and nothing has changed. In addition to therapy costing sooo much and the bill's adding up; I can't really afford to continue with it. Sooo glad to have found this FREE group of people going through similar mental and emotional struggles. Finally... someone who understands 🙂