[Superheroine]

For the past several months, I haven't wanted to do anything except lie in bed all day. I can't remember the last time I watched TV, which for me, is a huge thing. I don't want to read. I don't want to draw. I don't want to color. I don't want to play piano or guitar. After I get the part I need, I don't want to fix my guitar. I don't want to go out anywhere - grocery shopping, shopping in general, the movies, dinner, etc. I don't even want to get dressed if I'm not going to work. I don't want to do anything productive in my house, although there's plenty that needs to get done. I just want to lie in bed all day.

This depression is killing me, but the antidepressants I've been on don't work. I've been told that's because the depression is secondary to PTSD and there's no medication for that. So because my PTSD is bad, my depression is a side effect. Awesome. That gives me little hope that this is ever going to end.

[adam_k]

Depression has the ability to zap all of the fun and enjoyment out of life. I don't have PTSD but I do have major depression. I know that the episode eventually end and I will feel better. I try to take care of myself, eat right, sleep a normal amount and push myself to get out of bed and get through the day. I haven't had a lot of luck with meds but the ones I'm on do help a couple of the symptoms.

Have you had any therapy to work on your PTSD?

If you want to talk to someone you can PM me.

[Michelea]

I have also been depressed for a very long time, and it does suck out your drive and energy. Hopefully we will both find our way, with help from others here, to a happy place again. Drawing is also a hobby of mine, but I haven't really drawn anything for a couple of years. Would like to see some of your work, if you want to share.

[Fizzyo]