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 02/28/2013

Uhh... Lately I've been going to bed early (around 10pm) but not getting up to start my day until 10 am. I know I don't need 12 hours of sleep! Most times I don't sleep the full 12 hours but I just lay there for a while until I muster up the ambition to get out of bed. I can not believe that I might be getting depressed again and lying in bed half the day! It doesn't help that right now I have nothing "fun" going on in my life. I was in a car accident a couple weeks ago (my fault) and am in a neck brace. This keeps me from being able to drive and I don't feel much like going out with this neck brace on as its embarassing. I go to school but that's about it. Feeling sooooo down....

deleted_user 02/28/2013

I am sorry that this happened to you. I don't know much about stuff like this, but I hope that you get bettter and are able to recover and enjoy life again.

deleted_user 02/28/2013

Maybe a scarf around the neck would help to feel a bit more comfortable. I'm just presuming you are female, sorry but there are some nice shawls that may cover it up as well. Just take it easy with the neck but it helps to just to try and get out of the house at least once a day when your emotionally exhausted. Maybe just a gentle walk. But if anything the neck brace would be a good conversation starter for other people to make contact to you. Making you feel better in the long run.

deleted_user 02/28/2013

I often find myself entirely lacking motivation to do anything at all. Getting out of bed can be a challenge for me too, and often i'm not sleeping, just can't muster the enthusiasm to move!

So I completely understand your frustration, and i very much hope you can find some motivation very soon.

deleted_user 02/28/2013

All I ever want to do is be asleep. But achieving sleep is often impossible, so I just toss and turn. If I could, I would take Ambien continuously. The best I feel during a 24-hour period is the moment I wake up - before reality settles in again. When it does I go under the covers again, unless I have to pee. That gets me out of bed. But usually, I curl up on the couch at some point during the day and just lay there feeling like the world's biggest loser. Nobody knows.

gramybear 02/28/2013

Sorry to hear about your car accident, but glad you aren't injured really badly. Put your alarm clock across the room so you have to get up to turn it off, then head straight for the bathroom to take care of business and put on clothes, other then P.J's. Take yourself for a walk around the block or wherever to get your heart rate up and help you start to feel better. Then come back and start your day. Be kind to yourself., you deserve to be. Hugs GB

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