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Originally Posted by Desiree2006
I wanted to have a depression support group here who can support each other thru sharing each other’s problems, comfort each other when the depression gets too hard and maybe come up with solutions as well. Maybe we can fix a time when we can all log in to psychcentral and mssg each other on this thread and provide each other support.
At present I am suffering from severe depression with panic attacks and social anxiety disorder. I stay in bed almost more than 13hrs every day. I find it difficult to do housework or go out of the house to the grocers or to shopping. Even taking a shower seems tough at times. I take meds and have been advised to be patient and endure this dark phase for it will eventually pass and the feeling of well-being return. But the waiting seems too tough and I get impatient in my desire to feel happy again.
Hope to get your response soon.
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Hello, Desiree2006
It sounds like you're going through a rough time, at the moment.
As for the patience, I truly believe this!! It's not going to be easy for anyone on this journey. We're all in on this together
Imagine losing weight -- you can't just try one diet for one week and expect a massive change. It takes a while before things change. You must not give up hope
What you say about the grocery store, shopping and dreading a shower, I understand all too much!! It's getting to the point where I don't want to eat which is really unusual for me. I've stopped eating large quantities of food in meals, not because I don't want to, but because my appetite has almost completely disappeared. When hungry, I'm provided with food but actually eating feels miserable and tedious and then I feel like I'm going to be sick.
A few years ago when I was on anti-depressants, I experienced a lot of hunger as a side affect (I think) so I was constantly eating. I don't take any meds anymore simply because they don't seem to work for me. Sometimes I find it easy to eat as a pass time but doing that worsens my mood and I truly can't be bothered. It feels like colossal laziness, which it might be, but it's something that's totally hit me like a ton of bricks having formerly been quite active.
As for coping/dealing with things, I really found hiking to be of great benefit!! I can't recommend it enough!
This used to be something I did every day to pre-occupy my mind from everything BUT I can't hike ATM. I suggest you try it, particularly on a nice day at a quiet time
Perhaps in the morning during sunrise or in the evening during the sunset? The colours in the sky are so beautiful, they alone could potentially bring some tranquility