I think it's good if we can function normally as much as possible, so far as things like eating, bathing and going out to do what needs to be done. But then I remember when I took one shower a week. It can be hard to find a good balance and it's up to you how best to deal with things.

I just slept 24 hours..I don't feel any better..I think maybe forceing ourselves to do at least some things around the house(if you're not up to going out)..is a better way of dealing with depression.Simple things ,like doing a load of laundry,or washing the dishes.

Hope we both start feeling better soon
Big HUGS!

I hear ya girlfriend. I have been in the worst (Bipolar) depression in my 42 years, second only to when I tried to end it last year (and nearly succeeded), and my capacity to do a whole lot of things has vanished.

As someone else said, above, getting a shower everyday is just such an important start. (I can easily spend days on end in the same pygamas and dressing gown etc). If you can try to eat reasonably (even if it is frozen meals in the microwave), and then if you can , whenever you can, wash the dishes, put out the rubbish etc. Maybe even do the laundry. It might only be ONE of those things a day, but it can keep your motor running - and each one will contribute to your self esteem.

And even getting out of bed and going to the couch and watching TV is something - even if you can't get out of your PJ's.

I have very few family and friends left because of my mental illnesses, but if you do have family and friends you can talk to, give them a call. Even if the call only lasts a few minutes and you talk about inane things like the weather, how your favourite sporting club is going, or what your pet is up to if you have one. And of course you can always call the Crisis Line, even if you're not seeking a solution from them - just a short chat can really break up the day. And also your psychiatrist or psychologist if you have them.

I know all this sounds inane and not very deep and meaningful, but that's the point. Just get some action done for the sake of it and it's these tiny increments that can help.

I'm trying to take my own advice right now!!??!!

Wendy

I think we must push ourselves a tad when we feel this way. Try to balance it out and just do a little bit at a time. fold a load of laundry and lay down. Do something else when you have rested a bit. If you have to set the clock and force yourself to get up. I try to do little tasks everyday but sometimes I don't do much except chauffer the kids, and take care of the babe and I am too tired to cook or clean most of the time. Anyways, I think yours is your meds and an onset of your psychosis and such maybe triggered by the weather and such. I ain't no doctor though obviously. ;) I'm right here with you. Hugs babe.

if you haven't already maybe get a blood test done to check thyroid & vitamin levels?