Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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DepressedRecluse 01/14/2010

i can't seem to get out of bed...

yet if i sleep all day, i get a freaking headache...and i don't feel like doing anything that i have to do...just watch tv...i haven't washed the dinner dishes, i haven't put the laundry up, i didn't go to work..again, i just want to sleep all day without getting a headache...i really hate this...i hate being sick...when i have no real reason to be sick...what the heck do i do? ...

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Juice 01/14/2010

Small steps. Get up, have a cup of coffee, then congratulate yourself for this.
Day 2, maybe get up and have a cup of coffee and clean your teeth.
Daye three, coffee, teeth, open the curtains and look outside.

It's horrible to feel like this. If you're not seeing anyone about this then you really need to. Good luck.

deleted_user 01/14/2010

First treat the headache....maybe take Advil before attempting to do anything. I have been in this position,,,,I FORCED myself up (taking things one minute at a time, literally) and told myself "first things first". Do you have a Pych. Dr.? Are you one meds? Are you taking them?

Make phone calls if you need to get appt's set up.

BREATH deeply and just do one thing at a time. BUT IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU DO SOMETHING.

Blessings!

slrow 01/14/2010

That ia it in a nut shell. you have to take it day by day srep by step.

deleted_user 01/14/2010

being sick is being sick, there's a reason in there somewhere. I hope you're seeing a doc to rule out some things,, hugs

deleted_user 01/14/2010

..please forgive me if I'm getting the cart before the horse here a little or saying anything inappropriate, I just want to throw this out there because someone over on fibro solved some horrid migraines when they figured out it had been a Nuva ring all that time. Just saying it just in case it applies. hugs

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