If you have no energy and lay on the couch all day, how do you get yourself moving again
have you been seen by a doctor? It’s not natural to lose interest in ones hobbies and cares. Losing your energy can be a sign of alot of things. Get checked out.
with one step.
Jimmy’s right; with one step. Then…laying on the couch, make a plan for yourself. Tomorrow I’m going to -------. Then the next day, ------and -------. the third day------and-------and------, until you can finally get up without the list. One step at a time. Good luck!!!
No it is not natural but it isnot uncommon in chronic depression. Yes I see a Psychiatrist. Have suffer from bouts of chronic depression for years, most medications dont work for me, the ones that do, I am allergic to. We are trying a new one, which obviously has to build up in my system before it will work. The Psychiatrist I see is the best in my area. Unfortunately my depression is inherited and also caused by lifes events which seem to br unending, I deal with one and shortly another situation arises. My doctor suggested I go on line and see if I could get some ideas from other sufferers of depression. I know one step at a time, sometimes your mind convinces you that , it is impossible to make that first step. Thank you for your responces.
Wow , your Dr. told you to go online and look for help ? I find that very unusual ? Has your Dr. ever suggested group therapy ? If he thinks you would benefit from talking to others with the same condition I am suprised he has not suggested that. What medication are you taking now, and how long have you been on it ? I agree with Jimmy and Robsmom the only way off the couch is one step at a time, sometimes group therapy or a day program works well for that because it gives you someplace to go and something you have to do on a regular basis. Pianoplayer I have been where you are, God Bless You !
Christine
I know I used to lie in the bed and my family would get on my last nerve talking about “You’re depressed.” I used to stay in bed and watch cartoons that made me laugh. And you can also watch FitTV and you’ll HAVE to get out of the bed because the exercises are too fun to just watch. There are many ways to get out of the bed. One thing that I would really suggest is to OPEN THE BLINDS. Do not stay in the dark in your room. You need that serotonin from the sun to make you want to get up and out. Go sit outside in the backyard and soak up the sun. Go to a pet shop and play with the puppies (I used to do that too). Just get out even if you don’t feel like it.
I appreciate your replys. My case is a long complicated one and yes my doctor has suggested group therepy, which for various reasons I did not want to participate in, he also has suggested outpatient day care. As I said it would take to many pages to explain the complexity of my situation. I am sure all of your situations are complex and different. There is a lot more involved here then just depression. It seems many of you question my doctor. Again I say he is listed as the best in his field and if I am not doing something it is not because it was not suggested. I appreciate your comments but can see that with the information i am willing to share or you realizing the research I have done or the many factors involved in my situation there is no way you can help. To say just do it is enough for me to know you have no idea. Read my story please in it I try to explain the darkness. Thank you for your suggestions I appreciate the fact that you cared enough to respond. Good luck to all of you.pianoplayer...don't give up. Everyone on this site is different...and everyone is right ...that is the beauty of it. No one can fully understand what it is that you are experiencing, only how your information compares to what they or others they have been in contact with have been through. Don't dismiss any information you might be given, everyone here is trying their best to make it through another day just as you are. If you get replies to your post from 25 people, something in one of them might be just what you need to hear..an angle you might not have considered..a minuscule glimmer of hope that might actually help you get off that couch...even if it is just to send a response to the site. This is what makes sites like this so wonderful.
As for your family and friends...ask them for help. See if you can get one or two of them to call you periodically throughout the week or month to entice you out of the house. Tell them NOT to take no for an answer. This is the only way I was able to make it through the dark times. It got to where I had friends stopping over to invite me out. I had to get off of the couch to answer the door or the phone as I wouldn't keep it near me. This worked for me. When they came in, they invited me to go for a walk around the block or to the mall...just something easy...not a lot of thought needed, just a quick shower and we were off...and they didn't take no for an answer. They were there...we were doing something. Mind you, it wasn't everyday...just once in a while.
Keep in mind, this might not be for you, but your friends and family love you...ask them for help. Be brave and remember that they are new to this too...they will need come coaching as to how to help and they will make mistakes...they might miss a week, or forget to call. They might even say the wrong thing to you, as I might or anyone on this site, but know that we are all human. It is NOT your fault. It has nothing to do with how anyone feels about you...it just happens. Give them and yourself a break.
Remember, all of us here have been through rough times...I have been suffering from chronic depression alone for 20 years...denying that anything was wrong with me (no one knew)...and 5 years in therapy and on many different meds...there were really dark times where i was afraid I wasn't going to make it through another day (read my posts...few, but you get the picture), but in time... the dark times pass and you find your way back...just don't lose hope. Keep fighting. You are worth it and don't let anyone (even yourself) allow you to think otherwise. Keep posting...the good and the bad...who kows...you might find that glimmer of hope we are all looking for. Peace to you.