Sometimes depression lifts, even after years of having it, and sometimes it never really does...you just have to take one day at a time.

Sometimes, I find that forcing myself to get going makes me feel better, but sometimes when I'm really down, it makes me feel worse.

You just have to take one day at a time, and if you need time to rest, take it.

Yes, absolutely you should. They are your friends and want your company, try to have fun. It's better than sitting alone feeling sorry for yourself. Fake it till you make it. Cliche but great advice. As far as your life wasting away, what changes in your life can you make to combat that?

I think some times we need to have time to ourselves. I also think sometimes when we are feeling blue for certain reasons, we need to surround ourselves with friends or other people just to get our mind off that.

So you will know when you want to go out. There is nothing wrong with doing something inside or other then going out to where ever it is your friends are always going

Sometimes, grimacing and pretending to have fun can be contagious. I know exactly how you feel, sometimes just getting off the couch seems like enormous effort for little payoff, but I'm 24 also, and you're right...that's no way to spend your life. That's the thorns of depression, you just don't care to move sometimes. Please try it, you might thank yourself. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting going, and then you might find yourself having fun after all.
You will get better. Keep working at it, and if you haven't done so yet, seek some help. It can be done, and it won't always be like this, I promise!
Lots of love,
Mahadra

Yes it can and will get better. There is hope for us all.

Hopefully you are doing something to treat your depresssion. But in he mean time, like eudiamoni.... said...fake it till you make it.

its tough for me too, I find every excuse not to shower and get prettied up' that being said, the times that I do end up being worth it in the end. I think because most of my friends and I have complete opposite schedules, so when we do get together it is all the more fun
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I agree ... it takes such effort to go out, but when I actually do, most times I enjoy it. I dont forget everything and thoughts creep in, but I leave the night wanting to go back out again. Just need to keep the flow going when you do.

still, nothing wrong with a whole day or two inside to rest, take care of your self, not shower, eat what you want, do some puzzles, whatever. it is your life ot live, live it as you choose.