Paralyzing

What are ways to fight through being overwhelmed all the time and paralyzed? I will spend a whole day in bed just so I don't have to face things. Why does depression have to be so paralyzing?

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It is never easy, a battle every day. If you can do something small, achieve a small target like get dressed or take a shower and PRAISE YOURSELF FOR ACHIEVING THIS instead of the easy habit of criticising yourself, slowly the paralysis can reduce. Easier said than done! Depression is learned helplessness, (a lesson I learned well) so taking charge of yourself in a small way is a way to kick it in the teeth and show it is not in complete control.
Compassionate wishes from me. Be kind to yourself

I have found no consistently effective ways to overcome depressive paralysis. The best I can do is "surf" occasional, erratic waves of partial energy and focus.

I understand how you feel. It took every bit of strength I had in me today to get out the bed, go to the unemployment office and apply for unemployment, then apply for a job. I agree we have to praise ourselves even for accomplishing small things. I have found doing small things is difficult when one is depressed. What seems to make it worse for me this time of year is that it is so hot outside, I don't even want to go outside.

I agree though, start with little things. Praise yourself for just getting out of bed and getting a shower.

I got hooked on exercise. I do it every day. Gets me up and about.