[Ember_42]

Depression is nothing new for me, it's been a problem since adolescence. I'm currently taking an anti-depressant that has worked well for me in the past except for the side effects. This time the side effects aren't too bad but it's just not helping the depression. This is the only one that has ever done any good for me and yet now I'm just unable to shake this crushing depression. I'm so discouraged.

I've even had to cancel a couple of therapy appointments. I know, that sounds terrible, but I just haven't had the emotional fortitude to work on heavy issues. All my mental energy is used up just getting out of bed and getting through the day. I hate this.

Any suggestions that have worked for someone to boost yourself out of a low point? My motivation is just gone right now and I'm out of ideas.

[MtnTime2896]

I'm sorry you're going through this. I think that once you are capable, it'd be a good idea to attend therapy. What my therapist told me after I came back from a lapse, "People avoid therapy when they need it most." He was right, in my case.

When my motivation is down, it's down. I only get up for what I have to do and I also have a habit where I cancel therapy because I just think, "it's not necessary and I couldn't do it if I wanted to," but that always bites me in the ***, in the end. When I finally get up to take care of something that has to happen, while I'm up, I make myself do something else; something that isn't necessary but could use some doing. I might have to lay back down afterwards but I feel ever so slightly accomplished. I keep doing this more and more, adding non-essential tasks to my activities. Eventually, I can seem like I'm no longer depressed. Whether that's true or not is a different story.

[Momma952]

Know the feelings all too well ive dealt with depression since i was just a tiny lil girl unfortunately... But as im getting older its getting worse ive been on who knows how many different medications not quite sure any of them have fully worked. Im at a loss with myself and on border line of just giving up. �� however i have an appointment with my dr friday and i plan to go in great detail of how i am feeling and what is going on. Wishful thinking we can figure something out that works. I also have no motivation what so ever. It causes problems with the bf cuz "i dont do my jobs".... But like how r u supposed to clean cook and take care of the kids when u dont even feel u can make urself get outa bed in the morning? All i do is cry and bf shows no concern no sympathy no sign of caring or trying to help me cope... Its putting me further down.. Way farther than i have ever been i do believe. He says all this nonsense crap is all in my head and i can control it... He is sadly mistaken. I have no control over it anymore at all. How ever i am trying to help myself by going to the dr. Maybe thats an option for u... Even if uve been a million times it coukd still possibly help in some way. Never know till u try. I hope things get better for u.

[Fuzzybear]

both of the above have good suggestions
I might have to force myself to consult a doctor soon

[gayleggg]

I'm sorry you are feeling depressed. I am too. One thing I do is force myself to go to my pdoc/T appointments. They need to know what's going on so that they can help you.

Meds also tend stop working for me after about a year or two, too.

I hope things get better for you soon.