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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BrooklynnMB 02/09/2016

I'm just feeling so unmotivated and have no energy. My living room is so cozy and the couch inviting. But I feel guilty being so lazy

ThePepperMan 02/09/2016

Yes, I agree with you.

Being lazy is far too easy.

Heidiclark 02/09/2016

Can you get some things done while sitting on the couch? Pay bills, make phone calls, check your e-mail?

DCUK 02/09/2016

IM AFRAID THAT WINTER MONTS ALWAYS MAKES US FEEL WORSE SWEETIE SO DONT BE TO HARD ON YOUR SELF HUGS,

BUT HEIDIC HAS SOME GOOD ADVICE ;D THOSE LIL THINGS ARE IMPORTANT TOO ! WISHING YOU MUCH LUCK.

HUGGLES N CUDDLES N GOD BLESS XO DC...

andrealambert 02/10/2016

I've been stuck on the couch on the Internet all day too, but I've been having the most marvelous time Internet networking and amusing myself that I don't even care that I didn't get anything seriously productive writing-wise done today.

Sometimes it's okay to be on the couch all day. A lot can be done if you have a laptop, iPhone and TV in front of you also.

Sometimes we just need to take a break from the world, you know?

Desigol1979 02/10/2016

How about trying http://www.meetup.com for events in your local area.

soulsearcher83 02/10/2016

My bed calls to me the same way. But I attempt productivity by reading books I haven't gotten to yet.

hollowheart 02/10/2016

There is nothing wrong with being on the couch all day. Sometimes we just need to be unmotivated and lazy. If you do feel a twinge of guilt, set a goal to do one thing and keep in mind your cozy couch and internet will be waiting for you.

Wash some dishes and then head back to the couch. Clean the bathroom and then head back, vacuum one room, then head back. Pick one thing to get done and you will have accomplished that one thing. I don't feel like you need to work for 13 hours to feel like you have accomplished something. Your couch is always waiting there for your return.

andrealambert 02/10/2016

i would add to what hollowheart said about getting up and doing little things, there's always a nice yoga sun salutation to stretch and get the kinks out of your back if you've been sitting for a long time.

Getting up to do little things and them coming back is a good idea.

koolman 02/10/2016

What I do is allow myself SOME lazy time, as a reward for my active time.

survivor69 02/10/2016

I AGREE WITH HEIDI.
DO SOMETHING WHILE ON YOUR COUCH.
GBU
DRENA B
;-]

Heidiclark 02/11/2016

Just so you know, I struggle with these same issues. I always want to be in bed messaing around on my tablet.

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