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i can't do this

DepressedRecluse
DepressedRecluse
I can't take care of myself - how am I supposed to take care of someone else....

I was thinking the other day, Doctors TREAT people, Nurses TAKE CARE of people...I want to be a doctor....my mom was a nurse all her life...and I do mean ALL HER LIFE - her mom died right before she turned 11 - she took care of her...then she took care of her sister....then when she died, she took care of her father and her brothers...then she went to school and got her nurses license and worked in world renowned hospitals until I came into the picture...then she quit working and took care of me cause I was a sickly child....

I don't know how she did it!....I really don't ....I don't even want to take care of myself right now...I've said before, how I am a terrible patient...and I am...

I just slept all day yesterday and today....I have things in addition to my mom that I need to take care of but I just can't muster up the energy to do it....

I don't want to do anything!!!!

I don't want to see anyone....

I JUST WANT TO SLEEP and forget about everything and everyone


THIS SUCKS!


has anyone ever gotten back to normal after being diagnosed with depression/anxiety - this is so not me!!!!!!!!!!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
YES YES YES A lot of people go on and get well. I have ups and downs, but the ups make it worth going through the downs. Please do not become discouraged!
BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
You may not feel like you can't help yourself at the moment, but this is a temporary feeling. Just because you are currently stuck in a depressive phase doesn't mean every phase of your life will be depressed. I think you will find helping others will help you help yourself.

Zack Greinke, a talented pitcher in baseball, missed most of a season with depression and anxiety. He overcame it and went on to have the best years of his career. So yes, it is possible to overcome and lead a normal, successful life.
invisible7777
invisible7777
Hugs
gordos4
gordos4
If you get on the right medication & give yourself some time, you will get to feeling better. If you are spiritual at all, please pray to God for strength, it works! I will pray for you as well. ((hugs))
deleted_user
deleted_user
You have to fight that feeling. I feel the same way right now, I used to love to cook now most days I can't get energy to make noodles. But I fight and I do try to do those things still....you have to. Each time you accomplish a task...tell yourself that you can do it againl...and you will.
deleted_user
deleted_user
If you are unable to take care of your mom, then maybe she can live in extended living.
TC40
TC40
I totally understand. I slept pretty much most of the weekend away.
stlake
stlake
Yes, things do get better. I have suffered from depression and anxiety.

The hardest thing is thinking there is no hope and that your current state is permanent.

One day, you will feel some of the depression melt away. Then a little more. It won't be a silver bullet, but you'll start to realize the pain isn't so intense.

If you have access to medical care, please try to get help. Various treatments can reduce the intensity.

From experience, I know if is VERY difficult. I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Please realize others care about you.

God bless you.
reddog201
reddog201
i wish i had a answer for you. i agree with you . i have had depressin most of my life and i dont think i wiil see a end to it. all i want to do is sleep all the time too. it is so dishartning to wake up every day only to face the same thing. dont see a point in it any longer. i guess this is not much help though.
gramybear
gramybear
Have you also had your thyroid checked and to see if you have anemia? Sometimes when people have either one of those problems, they feel like they are being lazy, when in fact, it's a medical condition. Don't give up on yourself. Hugs GB
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have days where I feel like I can't look after myself. I think I really should be in a hospital. I used to enjoy cooking, tackling any sort of a project was great. Now I couldn't be bothered to make myself toast. I HATE cooking for the family. I have other days where I feel like I'm going to make it. That I'm just like the next person - trying to get by.
One thing for certain is that it varies.
Today is a bad one for me.
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