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I dont enjoy things anymore

burr234
burr234
I used to love scrapbooking, baking, playing with my kids, going shopping, taking pictures, spending time with with my husband. I just used to look at life in a totally differant way, and now im so depressed anymore. I am taking meds. Maybe they arnt working? Idk.

Any advice on what i can do to enjoy the things i once loved?

Im sick of waking up each day with a "great, another day" feeling...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't enjoy things either. In fact I have become quite withdrawn. I keep trying them over and over but still no satisfaction. No enjoyment, no relaxation. Of course I'm not on meds yet. I would give the meds some more time or ask for something different
deleted_user
deleted_user
Talk to your doc about your meds, what are you taking anyway? Are you seeing a therapist? My thereapist helps A LOT.
What helps me sometimes is really forcing myself to do the things that I know I need to or like to do. I also meditate.
HAng in there you'll make it through!
burr234
burr234
i take lithim, lexapro and sseraqel as needed...and i am working on seeing a therapist soon.
deleted_user
deleted_user
You are obviously not on the right meds or their dosages. You needn't feel like you are feeling, things can be a lot better. Will you go back to the old you prior to BP, perhaps not but you don't have to live in such misery. While I think it's good you are getting a tdoc you really need to be evaluated by a pdoc for your debilitating depression
deleted_user
deleted_user
I just had an increase of lithium to pull me out of a pretty big "slump" (it's Working). Your description on post is pretty much what I would have said...I knew I was Seriously depressed when I stopped wanting to do the things I Loved!

Do check with doctor, and tell him exactly these things. Don't couch it, or he may not realize that you need more of Something.

Good luck to you - you need to Feel Better! :)
MtianExplorer
MtianExplorer
hi there... i hope things will get better for u... life has it's ups and downs... hoping that u will find help and support through this site as well... there may be new things that u can learn to enjoy as well... life can have so much more to offer... it can be nice to feel happy... and to feel good inside yourself... it can help to talk to people... and there may be times when talking to those who u did not know previously can make you suddenly feel great... to bring back life and healthy energy in u... in any case... pls continue to hang in there... we r with u... and hope that things get better for u... take care and keep posted... peace and blessings...