Lilly,

Sorry to hear this is happening to you. I've been experiencing the same thing recently, Some things that have helped me are...

--Taking some action, almost whatever it is, even something small, just to get inertia going in the right direction. Then the next action is easier, and the next.
--Saying to hell with my tiredness, not letting it decide what I will do.
--Reminding myself that I can do things, even if I'm tired or disinterested. My body still works. I can do things. Motivation helps, but it isn't essential. I can do things that I decide to do, even when I'm tired and down.

I hope these help...please keep us up to date about how you're doing.

Sorry you're not feeling well. Hopefully the medicine change will help. Have you had your b12 level checked? If it's low, supplements could help you; happened to me a couple years ago. Good luck. God bless.

Hello Lilly, I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. I'm also going through some medication changes and my depression is rearing its ugly head. I stayed in bed all day today. My depression makes me incredibly sad and lonely. It makes me want to sleep all the time. I know that meds will make me feel better, I just have to hang on till then. You can hang on too, I know it.

Allgoodman - I totally agree with what you've said. If we wait until we're motivated, it'll never happen. We have to choose just to do it. My default self-talk used to be "I can't be bothered," but now I try to say "I can't be bothered but I'm going to anyway." It's never easy though.

Lilly - Sometimes, you just have to ignore the dialogue in your head and just start the mechanics of doing something. Most of the time, the though of doing something is actually worse than the actual doing...

Don't give up!! TR

Lilly, it may take some time while you wait for medication improvement. Med changes can be tough to wait out. I’m sorry you’re feeling this way. I’ve been there and it can be rough when you feel exhausted and not feeling able to do anything. Doing small things daily can be a help. Even journaling how your feeling, making sure you’re up to shower, eating meals, talking to a friend. Reaching out like this. I just know this will pass soon for you. Much strength and support. Hang in there!

Hey Lilly! Depression is very hard. I myself mostly deal with anxiety and OCD obssesions, but I have also experienced depression and lately I have been feeling down. It can be really extremely hard to fight it, but one thing i know for sure is THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO FEEL BETTER no matter the amount of crap you have experienced. I suggest finding what motivates you, try to call a friend or a family member and get together with them. Go for a walk or excercise and it will all help. Ofcourse take your meds as well. We are all herr for you. We care about you and I really hope you feel better. There is always a ways!

Just remember to keep taking it and push past the beginning hardships of the new medication.

I've been having mine really messed up sometimes it's hard to remember to take because I get so depressed.

But I know once you get back the beginning of it and your body normalizes you will hopefully feel better.

I'm sorry that you are feeling so down right now! Is there anything else besides the meds that have changed in your life that spiraled you back down into a deeper depression? Is there anything out of the normal that you are feeling? Maybe something you haven't dealt with? I would evaluate what those things might be and address them. Once we look at those things that are hurting us or causing negativity and acknowledge them, it often frees us from at least some of what we are feeling/lessens the intensity!
If it is just the med switch, it may take some time to work. New meds usually do! I know it's easier to keep to ourselves when we are struggling, but I encourage you to keep reaching out for support. We are not meant to walk this journey alone!