I know how you feel..to an extent. I only have a small glimpse of what you are going through. I was just recently diagnosed with depression myself.
What alot of people don't understand is that it's effects are physical. regardless of the mental battles I have inside my mind, I can not force myself to get out of the bed in the morning and for no particular reason. I don't live a very stressful life and I have everything I could ever want..a great boyfriend, everything..but something is still not right. I have no MOTIVATION to do anything.
I have no clue about medicines to try or anything because I am new to this, but I can tell you what I have been trying the past couple of weeks to get me by. I am trying the all-natural approach to feeling better..diet, exercise and trying to live a "happy" life. I don't like the idea of meds, though the doc suggested them...I'm praying that this will work, as they are my last resort.
First, I had to deal with the fact that laying in the bed was not going to make me any better. So, I set my alarm for six oclock in the morning every night. Before I go to bed, I set out a nice outfit to wear and put my hair in curlers so that I have something to look forward to the next day. When i get up..I dress up like it's my birthday. I think feeling "pretty" really helps when it comes to your self-esteem as well as your mood.
In my situation, when I don't have to work, I will make dates with a friend or purposefully schedule a meeting in the morning. Having something to do, even if it's just going shopping with a friend or having lunch atleast gives me the motivation to get out of bed.
My suggestion to you is to find something you like to do-maybe you can even involve your children. Finding the joy in life again is what I am missing the most. Reading a book also helps...romance novels are my favorite because I can allow myself to slip in to another world just for a little while.
If nothing else, try to think of something you enjoy doing..and make time for it. even the smallest amount of happiness can go a long way.
i hope that i have helped you the best that I can...but if not, atleast it is worthwhile to know that there are others out there feeling the way you are and we are here to talk. i wish you the best of luck
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I know how you feel..to an extent. I only have a small glimpse of what you are going through. I was just recently diagnosed with depression myself.
What alot of people don't understand is that it's effects are physical. regardless of the mental battles I have inside my mind, I can not force myself to get out of the bed in the morning and for no particular reason. I don't live a very stressful life and I have everything I could ever want..a great boyfriend, everything..but something is still not right. I have no MOTIVATION to do anything.
I have no clue about medicines to try or anything because I am new to this, but I can tell you what I have been trying the past couple of weeks to get me by. I am trying the all-natural approach to feeling better..diet, exercise and trying to live a "happy" life. I don't like the idea of meds, though the doc suggested them...I'm praying that this will work, as they are my last resort.
First, I had to deal with the fact that laying in the bed was not going to make me any better. So, I set my alarm for six oclock in the morning every night. Before I go to bed, I set out a nice outfit to wear and put my hair in curlers so that I have something to look forward to the next day. When i get up..I dress up like it's my birthday. I think feeling "pretty" really helps when it comes to your self-esteem as well as your mood.
In my situation, when I don't have to work, I will make dates with a friend or purposefully schedule a meeting in the morning. Having something to do, even if it's just going shopping with a friend or having lunch atleast gives me the motivation to get out of bed.
My suggestion to you is to find something you like to do-maybe you can even involve your children. Finding the joy in life again is what I am missing the most. Reading a book also helps...romance novels are my favorite because I can allow myself to slip in to another world just for a little while.
If nothing else, try to think of something you enjoy doing..and make time for it. even the smallest amount of happiness can go a long way.
i hope that i have helped you the best that I can...but if not, atleast it is worthwhile to know that there are others out there feeling the way you are and we are here to talk. i wish you the best of luck
January 28, 2010 - 9:57pmThis Comment
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