This man has been looking at this clock all morning.
And as far as he can tell it hasn't moved. What is he doing?

Sometimes people with depression feel like they can’t do anything. The world just grinds to a halt. All they see is endless hours. Hours of doing nothing. Hours of feeling nothing. Hours of being nobody.

If this gets really bad, he might stop eating and drinking. He could even just turn his face to the wall and die. Fortunately there are effective treatments for this.

[vintageromance]

I've been constantly depressed for a week and a half. I feel so guilty. I wish I could snap out of it. I don't want to worry anyone.

[Rose76]

I don't know if applying for jobs makes me feel better, since it represents trying to resolve my problem, or worse, since it makes me feel like I'll just get another rejection, but it seems the sensible way to have a chance for the change I want in my life. I have to keep trying, even when it seems too hopeless to me.

[buttrfli42481]

I hate being so dang tired all the time. Something has gotta give.

[spaceid]

Waking up depressed feels so terrible. I can't even remember what I like to do anymore.

[mcspaz]

I almost feel okay today.
Almost.

[Rose76]

To Spaceid: Morning, for some reason, is hard for a lot of people with depression. I think it can be one of the worst things of the day. I know it was for me, and I am sorry you are in that state. It is simply "terrible." I was able to improve - a lot - which I didn't think would ever happen. May it happen for you.

I'm feeling a little better today. The tears don't come as often and I'm starting to get back into the flow of every day chores. I haven't been alone for years. There was always a pup or two, so this loneliness is pretty tough.

[Shadow-world]

First day back at work after and it was okay today. Such a relief! I'm just taking it one day at a time now - maybe I can then have a repeat good / okay day tomorrow even. It would be so nice.

[bronzeowl]

I feel like I'm running in pointless circles. I need something to do so badly. Being sick emotionally and physically at the same time stinks. I wish this sore throat would go away. It hurts to talk.

I think I'll get some writing done to day. I have all these words in my head just aching to get out.

[Unrigged64072835]

Sleep study and dad's oncology doc appt Wednesday, stress test and new T Friday. Stress, what stress?

[missbelle]

Tomorrow will be a interesting day....I am suppose to see the surgeon but really think surgery for Wednesday is cancelled(I only waited three months for this) because they found a problem with my stress test showing that my heart at times of exhertion is not getting enough blood. Suppose to also see the cardiologist when he calls..appt. will be for tomorrow. I know I am not in control but I still am trying to second guess the Dr's leaving me in a state of stress and chaos...I will be glad when Tuesday is over....

[buttrfli42481]

I need some energy to finish the laundry and clean the house.

[Rose76]

I'm hooking up a printer to my computer. Has taken me quite a while. But when my mind is absorbed in something like that where I have to think hard, it pushes out the scary thoughts.

The grief of the loss of my dog has just gotten too hard to handle and I'm thinking of getting another. I feel some relief from the idea of having someone else to love, but I'm also feeling horribly guilty about not mourning my dog enough. If that makes sense.

[vintageromance]

Everything was going well until *that* happened. I just want one day to go smoothly. I just want to be 100% happy for one single day.

[bronzeowl]

Why do I spend half my days thinking about things that never even cross most peoples minds? More importantly, why do I let them make me so anxious? My mother was right. People who think as much as I really do have bad habits of driving themselves into deeper depressions because of their time spent thinking about the world.

[Burning Aroma]

School's coming up soon

[porcupine2]

Originally Posted by Xando

The grief of the loss of my dog has just gotten too hard to handle and I'm thinking of getting another. I feel some relief from the idea of having someone else to love, but I'm also feeling horribly guilty about not mourning my dog enough. If that makes sense.

Xando - I had my 18 yr old, 17 yr old cats die within 2 months of each other, plus my 3rd cat ran away around the same time. The grief of a pet is heartwrenching yet no pet is replaceable. After a couple of months I still felt so lost and was grieving to deeply that my daughter took me to the shelter to adopt a new cat. Since then I've adopted another one that was saved from the recent fires. Even though it isn't the same, I feel good that I am
helping these animals and giving them loving when they need it most. Getting another animal is good medicine for the soul.

Depression and its bogus treatment have been a part of my existence for over half a century.

[Rose76]

Originally Posted by bronzeowl

Why do I spend half my days thinking about things that never even cross most peoples minds? More importantly, why do I let them make me so anxious? My mother was right. People who think as much as I really do have bad habits of driving themselves into deeper depressions because of their time spent thinking about the world.

Boy, if I had a buck or two for every time I got told that I over-think things, or spend too much time "wool-gathering" on the state of the universe, or let stuff bother me too much . . . . and my father told me the same thing, and I guess he was right, too.

[advena]

I wonder if I will ever be able to be a nurse again. I've been out on disability for two years and the thought of going back to work scares me.

[buttrfli42481]

I've got to figure out what is making me so tired these days.

[modmaiden]

I am feeling stuck in boredom, depression and irritability. Sometimes my customers are a nice distraction but I often have to 'fake' being happy, when I am actually hurting. I know intellectually God has not forsaken me, but this is all I feel, lonely, bored and today, depressed. It's opressive and claustrophobic! Can anyone relate?

[agma]

I didn't think it was possible, but I after today, I hate my job even more.