Day 3

This is the third day in a row, I've been in a deep depression. I've not even been able to make it to work. I CAN'T not work. If I stop working, I end up back in the household that brought me so near to death too many times before.

How do I pull myself out? How do I just get out of bed and GO and do what I'm supposed to be doing?

Do you see a therapist right now?

I think that not staying in your house/room all day will help. (Like walking outside!) Also figuring out the trigger of the depression (if there is one!) and whether or not it means you need a med change if it came out of nowhere.

Also try not to sleep for more then 8-9 hours or take naps. (Or however much is your average amount of sleep that leads you to feeling refreshed)

Hi, thank you for responding. I don't see a therapist. I'm unable to afford it and have no medical coverage. I am due to see my doctor the beginning of July (thank goodness) - sometimes it's 2-3 months before I can get in there. My problem is, I KNOW going outside or getting to work or ANYTHING other than being in bed will make me feel better. I am just unable to do so. I lose all will power or want to even live my life. Not that I want to die, just that I don't feel like living. If that makes sense.

Can you phone your doctor and ask about a med consultation? Maybe they can write you an early script and increase something you're taking for the time being.

Have you checked out your local mental health community centers? They usually provide sliding scale payments for stuff like therapy and even doctor appointments.

I understand. It is hard when life doesn't give you a time out button so you can focus on healing. Frustrating, too.

Do you have a friend you can call to come over? To motivate you and maybe get you out of bed?