Depression slowing me down

[benbt]

Hi I work in a care home. Finding depression is making me work at a slower rate than normal. Which poses problems at times. Have you found anything that helps or do you just accept this?

[Tiggerakafidgity]

Hi benbt

Well just accept it.

Go with the feeling?for you will have less anxiety for worrying about something you must be depressed about.its often when depressed ,things that once pleasured us in life will be ignored or not do what they once did.

They will come back

You may well feel lethargic,what’s the point in anything.

If possible have a beak with a pen and a pad and try writing down what’s changed in your life.

Try to pin point something that has upset you and caused this depressed state of mood.

It often helps to write this down as you may find once written down you may look at the situation from a more enlightened,different more positive look.

Good luck

You will get your energy back just look for it

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Divert your thoughts, hobbies and activities you enjoy will help you take control of your worries and fears.

Try Mindfulness a Relaxation Technique, you can purchase a book on the subject try Amazon. The books costs £7;00

Breathing techniques can also help

BOB

[DonnaM2020]

I have 2 strategies for dealing with depression. Firstly I try to not be fearful and fight it. This conflict with the emotion makes it worse for me. I accept my mood is low, it's not my fault or any defect of character, and I know it will pass. I genuinely believe this acceptance helps me move through it rather than bunching up and holding on to it. Accepting myself and being kind helsp me. Is there some way you can speak to your employer about reasonable adjustments when you're in a low mood? I tend to think me at 50/60/70% is better than me at zero being off sick.

The next thing I do is act as though I'm not depressed, in the sense that I carry on regardless with my routine, get up and go to bed at the same time, work, meet up/telephone calls with friends, make sure I bath each day, exercise, eat well, stay away from alcohol, engage in pleasurable activities. In a sense do the opposite to what the depression is making me want to do.

Applying these 2 strategies gives me a little distance from the mood and I believe helps me pass through it quicker. I know I'm ok, and life is ok even if I am depressed.

I hope this helps