It feels artificial to set things up to do just so as to have some kind of schedule. I recently made that a goal with my counselor. But it did help. I completely changed my sleep schedule and now I wake up really early and get out of bed and have a list of things to do. But it feels a little bit hollow and empty. It's only a step towards creating something more meaningful.

However, I think walking depression is better than in bed binge watching depression. If you insist on staying in bed try to be productive. Pull out a paper pad and pencil and make lists. Things you might do. New goals. Treatment options. I am doing CBT and DBT.

Yeah, so you have to set up a schedule even if it feels artificial and do it. Because it is a step away from where you are now.

I have been where you are and unless you want to live and die in bed you have to challenge this idea that it is normal. You actually need to self-talk yourself out of this.

I know it feels normal but it isn't. It was okay while it lasted but now you have to say that was that and get on. You have to fight through the inertia.

I suspect this isn't going to happen for you overnight. You are still grieving. You are still in pain. So respect that, and be gentle with yourself while also being a bit forceful.