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The vicious cycle of depression

BlueYonderDreams
BlueYonderDreams
Does anyone feel like depression is like being stuck in a vicious cycle that feeds itself? I start to feel depressed which leads to a lack of motivation, energy, and desire to do anything. Doing nothing due to the lack of motivation, energy, and desire only leads me to feel more depressed. The cycle goes on and on.

I know the key is not to get stuck doing nothing, but when I am really depressed it feels like a battle I cannot win. How is someone supposed to get out of the cycle when they are at their lowest??
ZAZAS
ZAZAS
Might sound funny, but I use visualization to help me out of that stage. I actually imagine I am in a big black hole and trying to climb out. I slip here and there and back to the bottom I go. However, I keep trying until I finally make it to the top of that whole and climb out. It helps me. There are several self visualation techniques you can try Sometimes I imagine having a sledge hammer and busting up a big brick wall. Funny, I start from the inside out there too!
gramybear
gramybear
I found this quote and found it to be so true. Here it is. Hugs GB

1. The worst thing you can do to a person with an invisible illness is to make them feel like they need to prove themselves. Screw Depression!
LuvMyTitans
LuvMyTitans
Amen Gramy!

Blue,

I understand how you feel.. guess we do just have to ride the waves and do the best we can . Do things we enjoy, even if they are small things.. acknowledge our accomplishments and always try our best to be kind to ourselves.

Love you girl.

LMT