Fourth depression

Hey everyone I am in my fourth depression in the
Past ten years and I know I will get out but this time
Feels different. I know what I have to do but the extreme
Laziness that has been overpowering me is making it difficult.
I’m on lithium, zopiclone, cbd oil, medicinal marijuana and my
Doctor just prescribed me Ritalin. Anyone else have stories about
Their depressive phases and how long it took them to get out of them?

Serious lack of motivation is a problem that hits me too when I’m depressed. It just makes things worse. My depressions can last for years. I’m currently in the off phase of my depression and hope to stay that way for as long as possible. I hope your depression clears up soon. Sending big hugs.

I have been very fortunate. I hardly get depressed anymore. If I do it only lasts about a week. I haven't had many manic episodes either. I contribute this to the invega shot. But I'm very sorry for all the pain you are in. Hope it passes soon.

Sorry your dealing with all this.

There is a chance that your CBD and MM could be keeping you down as I know Marijuana can be a depressant for many people even its worked in the past.

Hope you feel better and Welcome to PC

My depressive phases are very long 1+ years. Very profound. I am without motivation, also, when depressed. I am more frozen in limbo during those times. I've more recently been helped with the addition of Abilify. Abilify and Adderall help me some. (BPII)

(My first seriously depressive phase was 30+ years ago. We can get through it, although it presents quite a challenge... time and time again.)

I hope you recover soon.

WC

I hope you are doing better! I used to smoke a lot of weed and found when in clinical depression its not really helping but everyone is different.

I ended up quitting in my last depression as I was using up to 3 grams a day to numb myself. I now use about 3 grams a week on my day off mostly, but want to cut it down more as I get groggy and like being sober all the time.

I do have body pain from injuries and it really helps, but I think I need to change my methods of consumption to address that.

Even if I quit Ill always be a marijuana advocate, but using responsibly and correctly is key but a tough task like everything else in this world.