Tired

[strawberryoni]

I’ve not been having as many panic attacks the last few days but I can feel the like fatigue from my depression where all I wanna do is curl up in bed and watch Netflix and be a blanket burrito. I know sometimes it’s ok to want that or do it but how do I combat that constant feeling of like running away and being in my own bubble and not doing anything? Cause I have stuff I gotta do lol.

[ChristianWolff]

I'm with you strawberry especially w/ the transition from Summer to Autumn. The hibernation instinct kicks in along with the continuous hunt to consume mass quantities of carbohydrates. I just need to hang on until Winter settles in. Always the most difficult time of the year for me. I do only what absolutely has to get done and procrastinate on everything else.

[alyssuh]

I’m in the same boat. No depression, just periods of sadness and my medication makes me so tired. I no longer feel the desire to work out or get up from the couch. So i sleep -_- but for me, i sometimes put on music i enjoy and it usually brings up my mood. Or...i clean haha i genuinely love cleaning and it gets takes the ocd and any sadness away for a bit. Also if you make sure you stay busy with periods of relaxation maybe that’ll help?

[SpeakMyTruth]

Hi strawbs!

Some advice from my treatment days that was really helpful, is remembering that although very hard to do, the feelings are irrelevant when it comes to this stuff. Giving yourself permission to do the things that are important to you and not necessarily feel good doing it. A lot like going to the gym when you don't feel like it. Try not to have the expectation of feeling good. Try not to judge the fact you don't. Instead, be ok taking with you whatever emotions you're feeling at the time. Make room for them. And keep in mind your values and weighing following what's important to you vs. listening to the thoughts and feelings.

[GreenandOrange]

Hi Strawberroni!

I struggle with the same problem — depression getting in the way of my daily life — but it’s important to remember that it’s just a thought. It doesn’t control you and you don’t have to listen to it. It’s important that you start doing the things you have to do even if you don’t want to at first, I promise you’ll feel purpose once you start!