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Sliding down again...

BrooklynnMB
BrooklynnMB
I was doing a little better, getting out of bed by 8am and doing a lot before work at 2pm. Now I'm back to my depressed routine. I was just sooo tired today! I slept until 1pm. Ugh... I feel just awful. It is such a hard routine to break. I hate working at 2pm! I want a morning shift!
gramybear
gramybear
Have you talked to your boss about getting an earlier shift? I hope you are able to do that. Please don't let that depression take over, fight it the best you can and know we are here to support you whether you are having a hard time, or you are feeling happy. We love happy news too. Hugs GB
sadwone
sadwone
I completely understand what it is like to slide backwards. I too, have MDD and anxiety and like you, I sleep all the time. It is the great escape and the exhaustion is overwhelming. Even when we are awake, we are tired. I cant even hold down a job due to it. So I am glad that you are able to work.

I agree with grambear...is it possible to get an earlier shift? I do hope so because I understand how by afternoon, you are exhausted.

Also, is there anything that you can think of that has you slipping backward? If so, is there anything you can do to alleviate this?

Just know, that we are here to support you and hope you are able to pull out of this soon!

Sandy
Summerwind81
Summerwind81
I was once told never to focus on the slipups, just the victories...as big or little as they might be.

I can imagine how tough a night shift must be...can you ask your boss for a switch?

But forget about today, about sleeping late...think about the best thing you can do for yourself right now, this second. Then do it. It's how I get through the day sometimes!