Hello Kingofpain: Welcome to PsychCentral. PC is a great place to gain support, learn strategies for handling mental health concerns, & to make internet friends. There are many wonderfully supportive members here on PsychCentral.

You know, digging oneself out of the kind of depression it sounds like you are in is a big job. I think the support you will get here on PC will be very helpful. But really, what you need to do (assuming you are not already doing it) is to be seeing a skilled therapist. This person can help you to understand what is going on with you, why it is you do (or don't do) what you do, & how to develop a plan for getting your life back.

I could describe for you what I do to address my depression. But chances are it won't be of any interest or of any consequence to you in your particular situation. Everyone is different & what makes sense to one person frequently is of no consequence at all to someone else.

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