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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Dark Days

mlphipps1991
mlphipps1991
How do you get through days, weeks, or more that you are severly depressed and cannot even get out of bed? Lately, I cannot make small decisions, cannot even get out of bed, and can just sleep and cry. What lifts your spirits, even if it's just a bit?
heretic
heretic
I've been there, what helps me is talking to friends on the phone and on DS. I try to be gentle with myself, warm bath, hot tea, get comfy with a blanket and a book or the remote. Make sure your doctor knows what you're going through, are you on meds?
deleted_user
deleted_user
music helps and walking helps lift my spirits. when i look at the water, sky and trees i feel better. praying helps and talking to others help also too.
Almaluna
Almaluna
Talk to people who care, get a massage, get a fresh shower, go out for a short walk (sunshine, fresh air, contact with nature, change of scenery all can help), go to dinner or the movies with a friend (even if you don't feel like it---it might still make you feel better), meditate, pray, journal, practice a hobby (even if you don't feel like it), watch a movie, play games online, volunteer for a couple of hours somewhere close to home.

Also, it helps a lot to get started and achieve something---no matter how small--such as washing 1 dish, picking a few groceries, getting out of bed and sitting on the balcony for a while, returning a friend's call. Choose 3 things that you can make yourself do and try doing them. Chances are, you'll feel like doing more and feel a tiny bit better after you get something done--no matter how small.