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 05/26/2012

why is this so hard...I have no energy...I am sick...I feel like crap and its just a crazy cycle. I have failed at everything I set out to accomplish...and I don't know what to do. the last time I ate was yesterday around noon...and I know I need to eat...but I can't even decide what to eat!...and just a few minutes ago I walked in to my kitchen to try and make a sandwich and I see the mess that my kitchen is and I just want to go back to bed...so I came here to write this post. God...I am so frustrated so frustrated...

I DON"T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!!

OK...I'm gonna try again...try to make a sandwich. I am kind of hungry.

wish me luck...I'm going to walk back into my messy kitchen and make me a sandwich. and then...maybe after I eat...I can actually clean up the kitchen. I'm going to try...

go into kitchen and make a sandwich to eat....go into the kitchen and make a sandwich...go into kitchen and make a sandwich to eat!!!!

GO!

THIS is so sad!...I need help from perfect strangers just to go into the kitchen and make myself some thing to eat.

Go into kitchen and make a sandwich...GO. GET UP and GO....

God how pitiful am I?

help me

deleted_user 05/26/2012

Depression sucks every once of energy out of my body too. I swear somtimes it hurts just to hold my head up. Or reach my hand over to set the alarm. You can do it though! I know you can. Go make that sandwich. Count to five and bounce up. Don't think just do it. While you are at it... Don't leave the kitchen until you have guzzled down a glass of water. You proabably need that to. You will feel better after you eat and drink. Please be well soon.

WallyBear 05/26/2012

You are NOT "pitiful" Honey.

If you need help, then we will help you.

I know you can do this!!!!!!
A sandwich, a glass of milk maybe.......And a Banana :-)

For strength Honey.......... You need to do this so that you'll have strength to go on fighting.

((((((HUGS)))))))

Angel105 05/26/2012

So know where your comeing from. Igonor the mess and make that sandwich. I forget to eat myself. After you have made that sandwich had a drink, maybe you will feel like cleaning up your kitchen. If not leave it. There is always tomorrow, Depression is awful. Dont worry about the mess it just another symtom. Gentle hugs

sandyshores 05/26/2012

I relate to you 100%..hope by now youve eaten something & resting.Your not pitiful depression steals everything from us and weve no strength to fight..numb..then again, I was told not to fight depression let it come and allow the tears to wash away the sorrows..even when we feel the sorrow will never leave...Im really low too & the effort to get up to eat is exhausting to say the least..hugs...should be time for dinner..have a snack & watch tv..i watch comedies & funny youtube videos..it gets myself off my mind and I can laugh for a moment or two..but when the shows over Im still the same..

DepressedRecluse 05/26/2012

thanks again guys...I did manage to make and eat the sandwich (it was good) but drained me of my energy for the rest of the day. I laid down and watched tv and nodded in and out...then the husband came home...had a slight discussion...then...we went into our separate lives... I'm struggling and trying to be supportive but I can't ...and he doesn't see it...didn't clean the mess...don't have energy...now I just took my meds (missed them last night - no energy again) gonna go finish watching this show and then try to go to sleep...so I can wake up and try...try very hard to go to church....but even that sounds like a daunting and energy draining chore...thats why i feel so sad and pitiful...cause the only thing that used to make sense and give me joy doesn't anymore. And I miss that. oh sorry...i'm rambling again. I'll close this for today. Hope to see y'all tomorrow. until then...good night. :-(

WallyBear 05/27/2012

Honey have you had your thyroid checked ????

Hypothyroidism can cause lack of energy.

I was recently put on 50mcg. of Synthroid and it changed my life.

Please get this checked out as soon as you can.

Summerwind81 05/27/2012

Sweetie you took a big step, whether it feels like it or not :).

Very happy for ya!

When something is really scary or hard for me, I take it in the tiniest steps imaginable. Like, I get very nervous about going out. So instead of losing my mind about getting ready because it LEADS to going out, I do it bit by bit. Shower (hell, sometimes it even has to be "shampoo...conditioner...body wash...like that). Then hair...dryer, straighener. Then makeup...you get the idea. It sounds silly, but I wouldn't get certain things done otherwise. So try it next time something feels too big to tackle all at once. Once you get that first little tiny step done, it really does feel good :)

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