[sobergirl]

Hi all, I am having the hardest time these past few days doing anything at all. I don't drive which makes going out that much harder. I can't take this. I know the more I do nothing, the more it will stay that way. How do I get past this? It is just making my depression worse. I hope everyone is hanging in there.

peace

[regretful]

Wow...I know just how you feel. That's one of the many traps of depression that we can get stuck in...For me, I force myself to do one thing that I can accomplish where I can physically see the result. Whether it is doing the dishes, cleaning something up, or cutting the grass, I get up and do it. When I do that one thing, I build on it and then do another thing.

It is certainly not easy to do, but I have to look at it from the perspective of liking feeling good more than tolerating depression. Hope that's helpful.

Best wishes.

Originally Posted by sobergirl

Hi all, I am having the hardest time these past few days doing anything at all. I don't drive which makes going out that much harder. I can't take this. I know the more I do nothing, the more it will stay that way. How do I get past this? It is just making my depression worse. I hope everyone is hanging in there.

peace

[Puffyprue]

my depression alson in worst state i eating less and less everyday and today i hvent eat anything at all, i dont do much just laying on bed with my doodgy but this after noon i forced my self to get a shower since i havent showering for 2 days ..yikes
i cried in the shower still but then i tried my best to cheer my self up like playing games to distract my mind and dont let my depression won

maybe theres something that you could do too , forced yourself to do something cleaning, watering the plant orplay with your pet ( if you have any) anything even tho its hard

hang in there *hugs

[FacingChains]

Sobergirl ((((((()))) (((())))) Facing Chains

[Lost Lamb]

I'm in the same perdiciment. I don't drive and that's a huge problem. I just lay on the couch. But I don't sleep during the day. Have you tried to get your licenses?I sympathize with you. Psych Central is helping some. Hope this forum helps you.

[SeekingZen]

Sobergirl, when I go through this it is quite hard to get out of, but while laying in bed I will think about the things I need to do, as well as the things I want to be doing if I weren't so depressed. The next day I force myself to open the curtains and let the sunshine in.

Force yourself to do something physical, go swimming or take a walk. If you have enjoyed yoga or meditation in the past do either of them even if you don't have the energy. The energy will come in time, the key is to force yourself to do something everyday, no matter how small,that you can gain energy from.

I don't know if you tend to isolate yourself when you feel this way, but if so force yourself to talk to someone each day. I tend to withdraw from everyone when depression sets in and that only makes it worse.

Wishing you the best!