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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Lilly23
Lilly23

Still feeling pretty depressed this morning. At least I'm up and out of bed already. I am just sitting on the couch right now watching TV trying to take my mind off of things. I guess I'll get something to eat in a little bit. I just don't know.

Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Unless you have something very important you need to do, ... take this day to be VERY good to yourself. Go do something that doesn't cost too much ... even visit a park, or a arts and craft event, or something pleasant and NEW. Of course, BE SAFE. This is a day you can expand your world to be more than watching TV. Reach for and grab a nice day. It will do you well.
SimpsonsOK
SimpsonsOK
Lilly, I don't have a magic jump up after a depression. I first watch myself getting deeper into it, then slowly spiral out of it. Agree with Vet, since activity helps the move up and out. Comforting hugs.
Greenteam
Greenteam
I.G.Y. What a beautiful world. YouTube it Donald Fagen. Great pick me up song.
scaredandashamed
scaredandashamed
Hi Lilly ,
I have so many days like that. I barely get myself up and moving. It’s “easier” to just stay on my couch all day and absorb myself in tv. Weekends when I don’t have concrete plans are the worst . I made myself get up today and came to hang out with my mom. We’re really not doing much more than I would at home , but at least I’m not alone . It helps a little . I really get it and wish I knew how to make it better ... I’m here if you are having a day like that and just need a friend .
Sage7
Sage7
Hey Lilly, How's the day today? I find that I absolutely need to have my days planned ahead of time. I put something on the calendar for every single day, that I can look forward to. I try to book those things for early in the day, because it forces me to get up and shower and leave the house or get house and food ready for a girlfriend to come for brunch. If I wait until say mid-afternoon, I might 'slug' for 8 hours, then maybe cancel my outing because by then I've convinced myself I don't feel well enough to bother. I also pre-plan my menus and make them food I can't wait to eat, whether I cook or I go out to eat it (or get take-out) Third, I keep a running list of things I never seem to get to, but want to-and I broke my list down by time blocks "1 hour projects" "1/2 day projects" and "1 day projects". I don't add anything that's more than 8 hours/1 day-because it overwhelms me.