Hi MatBell,

I have read many of your posts over time and am so sorry you struggle so with depression. It can become so very demoralizing.

I wrestle with severe depression. too. I often feel so very hopeless, too.

There are some great responses above!
I haven't a lot to add right now. I tend to use the approaches already suggested.

I do want to tell you that I feel your pain and that things will change with time and with some effort. I know when I am severely depressed, I do not feel I have the extra energy to put effort into strategies for getting through depression and I wonder if it's even worth it. I have learned to push myself to do some of the things I REALLY do not want to do and/or am convinced I cannot do. This strategy of "doing the opposite" of what I feel like doing is very helpful to me.

I know your depression is very obstinate and also very serious. My heart goes out to you.

I hope you can find some helpful coping strategies.
Depression can be a very difficult beast.

Take good care of yourself while waiting for the depression to pass and/or let up.

Please keep reaching out.


WC