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 03/20/2016

I failed again. I stayed in bed until 1 pm. Just enough time to get up in time for work at 2 pm. Tomorrow I want to get up at a decent hour, not sleep 11 hours and do something before work. Like walk the dog. I need some support that I can do it. Is been so hard.

vanillabeane 03/20/2016

Make yourself a promise, and make a plan. What time do you want to get up? What are you going to get done before work? Remember, you will feel better if you do it, rather than beat yourself up if you don't.

SweetPetite 03/20/2016

Don't you always have to walk the dog anyway? I don't understand.

BrooklynnMB 03/20/2016

It was just an example. And there is a difference between walking the dog and just letting him out.

SweetPetite 03/20/2016

Ok-got it! I think you should take baby steps in trying to wake up at a certain time and making goals to get things done. You have to at first maybe get up just a little earlier and maybe do just one thing. Do that for a while. Then get up a little earlier than that and get 2 things done, etc. If you try to wake up too early and get too much stuff done, it might backfire for sure. I know it does for me on the weekends when I say I am going to get stuff done. It's like just THINKING about all the stuff you have to do, makes you want to do nothing at all. So take it real.slow.You can do it!!!

Razor91 03/20/2016

When it comes to my sleeping habit I'm no better but I know what I lack is control, control to go to bed when I plan to and not stay up all night thinking and worrying. Even when I have to be up in the morning for an appointment, I just have to force myself to take my meds and sleep.
I know it's probably harder without sleeping aids to go to sleep though.

Heidiclark 03/22/2016

I have read several of your posts recently and can very much relate to your struggle. The difference is I don't have a job I have to be at so sleeping a lot is okay for me. Plus I have a lot of health problems and seem to need the extra sleep.

I guess what I am wondering is how do you get things done at work? What steps do you go through in your mind that allow you to get from point A to point B? And can you apply that to what you are doing at home? Or does the depression ge worse at home making it harder to get things done?

I agree with SweetPetite about taking it slow. And I would also add to reward yourself often. If you're not successful on the first day try again the next day. Be patient with yourself. Show yourself the same love and care that you would show to anyone struggling with a severe and debilitating illness.

Blessings to you and let us know how it goes.

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