I don't have clinical depression, but my husband has chronic clinical depression. I wish I had more to offer, but I know for him, just getting out of the house helps. Perhaps just a trip to Walmart to get out of the house, interact (very causally) with others and maybe buy a trinket, some lip gloss, etc will serve as a catalyst to improve your outlook.

Best wishes

I've experienced a tendency to be depressed since late teens. What helped me was therapy and taking steps in my life to keep the depression as mild as possible. I've also experienced the type of depression which makes it hard to get out of bed. Depression can make it feel very hard to move around and suck vital energy from you.

I have two cats and they comfort me when I'm depressed. My cats also help to take me out of my wrappedupness in my self. They have physical and emotional needs too and are affected by my depression so I want to be strong not debilitated.

You may want to take time to write down what elements of your life either increase or decrease depression. Add those elements which you know help you feel life is worth living and fighting for.

Since you are very low, your challenge Is to hear a voice inside tell you there's no hope and nothing to be done and regardless of that loud nay sayer start on building back hope in your life now. Start now caring for yourself. Eat nutritious foods that you enjoy. Fresh spinach?

You tube has a variety of relaxation videos and pretty sights (a lot of junk too but what else is new?)

Lastly realize and believe that you will feel better. It will take time and active care for you to shake this heavy shroud but it can be done.

That was a HUGE and sudden change for you. It was so sudden, I suspect you are in some kind of mild shock.

In my opinion ... best thing is to venture out (carefully) and discover the good things you have moved toward. Sidewalk restaurant, gym, .. go on a discovery mission. Be calm and browse slowly. Learn about your new environment ... and you will find many pleasing things ... just for you.

Thank you everyone for leaving a reply. It really helped to have some support and advice. <3

I agree that it's about finding something worth living for. Hopefully you feel that your partner and your school are on that list. And you made it all the way to graduate school ! WHat a huge achievement ! But I di understand how hard it can be. Wishing the best.

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i had chronic severe depression, the very dangerous kind , the one with suicide ideas-ions, but recently i have been pretty good, one book comes to mind, might have been heart math. but the whole idea was the premise that our hearts contained more neural synapses, then our brains do. that the heart does feel and influences how we think and feel . so a kind heart goes a long way on how we think and feel., so sometimes we feel things we dont understand , but really your heart knows, you miss your partner, which gave you added strength, and a new environment alone, its understandable to feel afraid and lonely but if you carry them in your heart you will feel better. if i have love in my heart, i never fear depression it passes me by and never touches me. remember your heart is a brain to it thrives on love, and gives you purpose and direction.