[depression] Serious question time.

[thelinesoflearning]

So I know I have a lot of people who either suffer from some kind of depression themselves, or know people who do. My brain has downswung very hard recently and I can't seem to shake it off. I don't have the desire or willpower to do just about anything, despite my brain constantly telling me I should be doing things, and it's starting to eat at me more than I can deal with.

So. If anyone has tips on how to handle depression, please pass them on. If there's anything that usually helps you break the fog, or at least manage to do things through it, please share.

Hell, if you just want to throw me things that make you laugh, I'll take that right now.

I feel like this post is worded wrong somehow and I'm not sure I should be doing this at all, but I have to do something. I'm trying to be proactive. It's like swimming through molasses and I don't know what to do, so I do this instead of real things, but I swear I am trying.

Comments

[bookblather]

First of all, you are not alone. Not at all.

Second, I also recommend sunshine, and getting out of the house. Even if it's just a five-minute walk, it might help. Doing things that used to make you happy, even if you can't feel anything right now, will help. It's important to get out of bed every morning, even if you only brush your teeth and get back in bed. Reward yourself for every baby step you take. Got out of bed this morning? Hooray, reward! Brushed your teeth? Hooray, reward? Left the house to get the mail? HOORAY, big reward!

Dealing with depression is hard, and these seriously are victories. It might help to remind yourself that you are having a hard time and you do deserve applause for getting out of bed in the morning.

*hugs* I'm here if you need me.