Whats keeping you there?

Depression is a bitch! Don't let it win. If your not going to work then at least do something for yourself ! Make smaller goals today and try to accomplish them. Write a journal and poor your feelings into it. I have faith you can do it! Come on lets get out of bed and get moving. :)

I'm going to work. I always make it to work somehow. The rest of my time I spend on the couch or in bed.

I do the same thing! I always go to work except on rare occasions then I take vacation.

What is tell you to stay down? We all have triggers or something that puts us so low that we don't want to get out of bed or off the couch. Think about it and see if you can figure out what it is.

I have a pile of mail sitting at home I don't want to deal with, because I know its all bills. I just had two heart studies done a month ago and have over 6K in medical bills now and it really depresses me to the point were I don't want to deal with them. I know if I don't deal with them then it will only make it worse so I have set my goals for the days ahead to take 2 bills per day and handle it even if I cant pay them all off right now I will make some kind of arangment or at least try to.

Im sorry I have really been depressed the last few days and I am not much help , but I am trying.

My daughter fights that by going to the gym on her way home from work. That avoids the problem of getting up and ready early. Then when going home from work, you are already up and going. As long as you have what ever change of clothing you need to get your work out done, you are good to go!

Gentle hugs

See I don't think you failed if you got up and went to work :) I agree with the suggestion of smaller goals though. Even if you just work on getting out of bed a little bit earlier. Do you think that the idea of the gym itself may be too overwhelming? And I am only asking that because *I* find that overwhelming. Maybe just going for a walk can be a stepping stone to getting to the point where you can go to the gym.

baby steps. when I had my breakdown I did the bare minimum each day. no one knew I was a mess inside. at least you are reaching out. once I decided to take matters into my own hands and keep looking for answers until I felt better then things improved

Whenever I stay in bed or lay on the couch it makes my depression and anxiety so much worst. Yes, I know it's so hard to get out of bed sometimes but getting out and doing something with your day is so much better. For me atleast. Yes, it sucks to get going and fake a smile when all you wanna do is crawl in bed and stay there but, being out and getting your mind of things is better than staying in bed and being alone with your thoughts.

You have not failed and you WILL accomplish your goals, when you are ready. And I believe you will get "unstuck" very soon. Hugs

Thanks everyone. I appreciate your encouragement so much

You have made it to work. That is you meeting your obligations.

If you want to spend a year or 2 on the couch, but you're meeting your obligations, paying the rent, showing up for work - exactly what is the problem?

Is there even a problem?

Let yourself rest. Let yourself soak up enough so that you are no longer wanting to lay around. Let yourself soak up enough that you find you're bored, and in the mood to go somewhere or do something.

Let yourself fill back up. :)

ThePepperMan brings up a good point...since you've already made it to work, shift you exercising to after work - make the momentum work for you to counter the loathing...

I just want to vent. Depression is a bitch! I feel so numb and like I have no personality.

You do too have a personality. And secondly, this is the very best place to vent!!! We are here to support you through it all. Hugs

I just feel like depression robs my personality

I don't think it robs us of our personality, but I do think that it masks it.

Gentle hugs