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mtmsuper
mtmsuper

Hello all I am new to this online support group thing..I have tried numerous times to get a consistent therapist but it never seems to work for me so I decided maybe I could get help from peers just for advice and tips on things that you guys do to help with any day struggles with anxiety depression or loneliness. I take a few pills and when I first started taking them I felt on top of the world however as time has progressed I am at a stand still it gets frustrating because my psychiatrist wants to keep me on them(of course he is the professional) but I find myself at a point where everything seems to come crashing down and I can never pinpoint what the exact reason is? I'm just sad and feel empty like I have nothing to look forward to on a daily basis. I try to set small goals for myself mainly for working out because I do need to lose a few pounds and it goes well for a few days then back to square one.i don't have motivation and I see no need to In the moment but when it's said and done I feel like crap because I did nothing. Anyways I just want to know tips what do you guys do to handle situations as far as when you don't feel motivated and want to just lay in bed? Or when you have an empty feeling or just sad for no reason? How do you manage it ?

Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
A sincere welcome to DS and this group. Glad you have found and joined us.

I take my medication religiously. I see my psychiatrist every 90 days. I stay very busy. No time for depression.
Thor2008
Thor2008
What do I do... I lay in my bed and ruminate on my sins. This makes it worse, but it seems to be one of the most consistent actions. I talk or text my TDoc for support. I see her once to twice weekly. I see the PDoc every other week and take the handful of pills that he makes me take. I also spend time here talking with others, and in helping others, I help myself.
sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
I try to get some exercise..it's hard to get going, but endorphins do give me a lift.

Therapy is helpful, and I also attend a support group that is helpful.

I break every task down into very small steps.
Tesla369
Tesla369
Welcome to the group. Give yourself credit for the small things that you can do. Maybe the medication is not the right one. I try to find anything that makes me laugh. I know it's so hard at times. I agree with sonnycamehome. Just break them down into very small steps. If you mess up, try not to be hard on yourself. I hope you joining the group will help ease some of your pain. I do take medicine, but it took forever to find the right ones.
Hawkns
Hawkns
lets look at it this way. you got out of bed, went for a walk to loose weight, then went shopping for food, took a car ride just do see things. you cleaned the house, built a wood project or arts and crafts. enjoyed the weather, seen the sun come up.. seeing a therapist is a waist of time and money to me. I seen one for about 2 months 1 once a month deal. I stopped after seeing her. it was wast of time and travel and money to see her and all she did was write a script for me for my drug and tell me to find a hobby. Dah I do have a hobby I work on wood projects and work on cars, home repair for people who need help. I had open heart surgery years ago and have been on disability for over 10 years now, had my open heart in 2010 roughly. so big deal I had open heart so I have to see a therapist for WHAT??? woman have babies should they see a therapist? we all have to deal with something and learn to deal with it some way or anther. I lost my mom and dad in 2013 68 days apart from each other should I go see a therapist again?? I lost my mother in law this past month should I see a therapist?? HELL NO. Dr. just tell you all that to make money for them and the therapist not to mention the drug they want you to take in which does not help me 1 bit. well hope this will help you out in getting out of depression and get motivated and move on, enjoy life
Anna1212
Anna1212
Welcome. I'm not a drug person. I sometimes think they can make you feel worse. Not big on psychiatrists either. I found I do better with a regular talk therapist. It's hard to find a good one, I know. This is a good place to come. I think a lot of us on here, including me, often feel as you do. I think some of it is just life but then you cross a line and it's too much bad feeling. I don't know what to say except reach out here for helpful tips and online friends as well as maybe keep looking for a therapist. There aren't any perfect answers. Just keep going even if the going is very rough. You'll get somewhere anyway.
msindependent35
msindependent35
Welcome,

Joining an online support group is the first step, sometimes we don't have the motivation but I tell me self take it one day at a time. It is good that you are making small goals, maybe you can add a check list daily that may help from things become too much. I was on pills but I didn't feel it helped. Holding yourself accountable may be too much but when it comes to working out, you may want to find a work out buddy so you don't feel alone. Take it one day at a time, one doesn't feel better over night.
Blessed2674
Blessed2674
Here's a really crazy idea - get a dog that you have to walk multiple times a day! That's what I did and it has indeed worked to get me out of myself, out of my house, and even meeting some neighbors.

Other than that, journaling also works for me well. And Jesus - He is my very best friend, the only One who will never leave me and is always willing to listen! I am praying for you, my friend, You know what you need to do and the true motivation needs to come from within, so dig deep and go for it!