Well that's kind of hard to say without knowing a little bit about what you have tried in the past, what was successful (even if temporarily) and what your possible options are.

So maybe lets start somewhere at the beginning - have you seen a doctor about your depression?

Message me if you need someone to talk to. I have a few tricks up my sleeve that work for me the majority of the time. <3

Meditation (I use the headspace app) and 5-htp after consulting with a pharmacist or doctor.

Hi. I know what you mean - it's so easy to slip into these ruts and difficult to get out of sometimes. One of the best tools I've find is gratitude. If I start expressing gratitude, even for the small things (a hot cup of tea, a warm house, my dogs etc), it forces me to be mindful (i.e., here and now), and in doing so, I'm not looking back (depression) or looking forward (anxiety). It's one of the best tools in the box for MHI. TR

I agree, we need to know a bit more about you.

But having said that, ...

I believe that knowledge is power! The more we know about depression in general, and what the 'cause' of our depression is, the stronger we can be.

TRIGGERS! Learn what triggers you. If, for example, you were traumatized by something as a child, then that may be part of your depression. Learn what you can about it. Sometimes avoidance is the best thing at first; as you learn more about it you can confront it starting with little things working up to a full on attack. Therapy can really help you develop a strategy that works for you.

MEDICATION! It is my opinion that some depression is caused by brain chemical inbalance. (Again, this is just my opinion) If this is the case, then medication may be required to combat depression. I liken this to being diabetic. Some diabetics need both diet control and medication or they will die; others can manage with diet control and occasional medication.

CLUTTER. This is just my thing. If my life is cluttered up, either by a messy house, or by unneeded emotions, my depression gets worse. So I try to keep the clutter in my life at a minimum.

Sooo, these are things that work for me.

Welcome and gentle hugs

I can't do what I love anymore. I used to run all of the time but I have a knee injury that prevents me from doing that. I love to work but can only do what a certain someone tells me to do. It's either that or be homeless. They want me to stay home and watch the kids 24/7. I have 0 me time. I love to paint and watch movies but I don't have time to do those either. I'm not sure what to do at this point and ive taken medication but it honestly didn't work so my doctor is still trying and told me To try natural things.

Thank you for sharing. Depression does lead to lack of interest in the things you enjoy doing. Being more creative does lead to being more frustrated, when not able to let that creativity out. Too much time thinking about problems, that leads to more problems. Maybe teach the kids to paint. I know it isn't the same, but would let out some of the bottled up creativity. It is just finding ideas, that would let you still be creative. Possibly, it is about finding a purpose too. These things take time in understanding yourself better. I hope this was of any help. Thank you and God Bless.

What about some TLC (tender loving care) for yourself. A spa day for yourself to be pampered (if you have the funds). If not, a hot relaxing bath with bubbles and moisturizing lotion afterwards. Pamper yourself. Indulge yourself with a movie or theater, great food at a restaurant, a new dress. Get out of the house for a while. Listen to some of your favorite music, play it for a couple of hours even if it makes you cry. Loose yourself in it, Read a book, find a hobby, make a scrapbook or update a photo album. Find your creative side. Above all else, BE GOOD TO YOURSELF.