[Ipod1]

Anxiety and depression is ruining my life, relationships, jobs, and everything in between.
I'm diagnosed OCD, depression, anxiety and panic.
I'm just wondering if this is normal when being depressed. All I want to do is lay around on my couch and play Xbox, and occasionally go out and play pool. I'm not doing anything I should be doing to get better. I'm just in a slump. My girlfriend is on the edge about just leaving me altogether because she is doing what she should be doing at this time in her life like going to school, going out and having fun. I never go out with her or do anything most of the time. I feel so different than how I used to be and just feel like I'm losing my mind. I don't wanna lose her at all. But I also have zero motivation to get up and go back to school, better job, etc. My sleeping schedule is just wacko. Sometimes I'll just stay up all night and sleep all day like yesterday for example I fell asleep at 11 am and slept pretty much until 8 pm. Then fell asleep at 3 am and woke up at 6am. Is it normal with depression to have such a weird schedule like this? I wanna be better I really do more than anything. I just can't seem to find it in myself like I used to to go out and do something good. I have no confidence anymore. Just completely different. Is it normal with these conditions?

[DenisDonnacha]

As far as I know all of those are classic depression symptoms and not trying to freak you out, but it sounds quite severe. I'd definitely consider talking to a therapist if you're not already.

[Ipod1]

Oh it is severe.. I see my therapist today, I haven't seen her for awhile though. I'm just sick of this. I didn't deserve this at all. I'm scared to take medications to which doesn't help :/

[possum220]

Please let your T know how hard things are for you. Taking medications for the first time can be daunting. If you were in physical pain would it bother you to take pain medication then?

Psych medication may help you to get your sleep back into some kind of regular pattern and may also lift your mood.

Let us know how things go.

[gma45]

Sorry you are feeling this way. Try and force yourself outside just the fresh air may help change of scenery may help too. I know it does me, but I really have to make myself get up and do something. Depression can get you so down. Sending positive vibes you way!