Hi LostMyWind,
I'm guessing it's not just lacking the energy that's stopping you from exercising etc, maybe lack of motivation too if you're feeling as you do, which has to make it even harder. Is there anyway you can think of something to make the exercising a bit easier (and we "only" need to be talking about doing some extra walking or something like that for now).
Maybe plan in an evening walks to somewhere with your girlfriend, doesn't have to be that far to begin with?? And I know you're probably desperate to get home after work, but any way you could walk a bit more of the distance there/back even with using public transport??
Even something like swimming, I know that's got to sound really hard with how you're feeling, but it probably isn't going to feel like you're putting in as much energy as with some other active things.
Just some thoughts
But for the diet........that was a real victory in my book!!! Respect!! I'm not too good on the "healthy" diet bit, myself
But you know there are quite a few healthy options that are really filling out there, maybe experiment a bit more?? Inc, having plenty of "healthier" food really accessible if you feel a craving for.........anything.
And that doesn't mean that you can't allow yourself some "comfort" food at times either, just maybe try scheduling them in.
But you know, if depression is causing/contributing/adding to everything maybe worth trying to look at that aspect as well, because it can make motivation, finding the energy to........that much harder.
And you just dropped in "the divorce" there!! Any chance that could have had a bit of an impact, if not causing depression then triggering it or adding to it?? Even if you were sure that it was completely the right thing to do, things like that can still hurt/leave their effects on you regardless.
Try to get your appointment with the doctor a little sooner though, hey? And keep on talking to us!!
Alison