I know there are days where I would like to stay in bed and watch T.V. and sleep. Not do anything.

Most definitely

Hi Ollietree,
I agree with you too. Some days you just don't feel like do anything. Do you have those days?

I definitely had them very often in the past. Nowadays I have a different mode of depression since I’m in the habit of working, where I still do things but at a slower pace and I don’t get any joy from it.

Hi OllieTree,
I'm glad there in the past now. And you don't have to deal with them anymore. It's good that work keeps you busy. Sounds like it slows you down and that's not fun. Not having joy from doing things is tough too. Well I hope you find joy in everyday that you have. And something good comes of it. Enjoy your day. Italianmomma4ever

uh, yes.

Hi Kisses,
You think so. I know your probably are like me just want to stay in bed with my four legged friend and watch T.V. and just not do nothing. Lol And you know what I have days like that. I call them my self care days. Taking time to myself and not doing anything. As long as I have everything done why not? Thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

And you know what kisses I don't feel bad either. I think everyone has days like that. And it's nice to just be able to take a day to yourself to not do anything.Xxxx

Making time to do nothing is just as important as any other activity.

For me, depression does express 'lack of energy'. Nothing more.

I list everything that must be done for that moment, and I work through them, marking off as I complete each item. Then, I reward myself with resting.

Self care days rejuvenate!

Hi Mid,
I like your thinking. Do nothing is important. It gives your body a rest and your mind too. Depression can suck the wind out of you. I to like to have everything done and then I can just spend the day relaxing and enjoying time to myself. Absolutely self care days help me feel better and it gives me more energy when I take them. Thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever

It can. Its very rare I have those days. Ithink its because I have a 5 year old girl and a 6 month old baby boy so there in it self is alot of work and therapeautifc to me and being a wife I love being. My husband and my children mean the world to me and they make things all better for me by being around

but when its just me its when I can get more emotional and anxiety where I cant function thats why I always try to balance things like write my poetry do my painting and do my yoga and walk my dog. I dont really like tv all that much youd more like see me watching it with my daughter where she loves frozen.

Hi sweetgirl,
Sounds like you have your hands full. Its nice to hear you have a wonderful family. That makes all the difference in the world. Love that. Sounds like when your alone you have some fun activities you enjoy. That's so sweet to have time to watch T.V. with your daughter. Nothing like having quality time one on one with her. Sounds like you have a great life. I'm happy for you. Take good care. Italianmomma4ever

I agree we all have days like that. If it weren’t for my dogs, I’d spend most of the day in bed sleeping. But my dogs need fed and let out and the house needs cleaned.
Once in a while a lazy day is ok I think. When depression keeps you in bed all day every day though, that is a problem.

Yesterday was sunny and I thought that I could take on the world. Today raining and I am feeling depressed. Reading helps me lot with depression and anxiety. Today will be a reading day and a nap.

Hi kisses,
We sure all do have our days where we just want to lounge. Lol. I also have to feed and walk the dog and clean too. But I think once in awhile we can splurge and have a me day to ourselves. Everyday would definitely be a problem if you were to stay in bed. That's not good. I got to much to do. Lol. Thanks for your comment. Italianmomma4ever