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Depression is kicking my arse
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:37 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:37 pm
Most of you are familiar with my ongoing saga, so no need to rehash it. I’m hoping I can get some feedback, and jokes, from others who have battled severe depression.
I have a week off of work, and I find myself wanting to do nothing but sleep. I’m not sure how much of it is the meds, and how much is feeling depressed. I used to be a night owl, and now I can’t stay up past 10. This week, I’ll get 12-14 hours of sleep. I actually feel tired and sluggish. I see a new therapist next week, but that won’t help me for the next 7 days. I’m forcing myself to the gym tomorrow morning with a friend. Otherwise, I’ve struggled to find the motivation to do things I used to enjoy.
Yard work is an actual chore. I can barely read for 5 pages before bed. Late night movies don’t excite me. Dating apps haven’t yielded anything yet. A few drinks in the evening doesn’t sound fun.
I am seeing professionals, but not much seems to have helped. I guess I feel less like I miss her, and more like I miss a companion. I suppose that’s a tiny step in the right direction.
I have a week off of work, and I find myself wanting to do nothing but sleep. I’m not sure how much of it is the meds, and how much is feeling depressed. I used to be a night owl, and now I can’t stay up past 10. This week, I’ll get 12-14 hours of sleep. I actually feel tired and sluggish. I see a new therapist next week, but that won’t help me for the next 7 days. I’m forcing myself to the gym tomorrow morning with a friend. Otherwise, I’ve struggled to find the motivation to do things I used to enjoy.
Yard work is an actual chore. I can barely read for 5 pages before bed. Late night movies don’t excite me. Dating apps haven’t yielded anything yet. A few drinks in the evening doesn’t sound fun.
I am seeing professionals, but not much seems to have helped. I guess I feel less like I miss her, and more like I miss a companion. I suppose that’s a tiny step in the right direction.
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Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:39 pm to TexasTiger08
Go get your blood work done would be my advice. You sound just like a friend of mine, he got on TRT and the MFer is balls to the wall now.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:40 pm to TexasTiger08
Go outside. Even if your just reading. Find a gym. Be consistent. Make one night a week to leave your home and be social. Good luck
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:42 pm to TexasTiger08
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I’ll get 12-14 hours of sleep
Per night?
That’s way too much. Unless you’re ill or recovering from something, anything more than 6-8 is unnecessary and will just make you sluggish.
That said, working out will help. Spend time with friends if you can, but exercise, not eating heavy meals, a healthy amount of sleep, and non-toxic social interaction will help. And if you’re religious, spend some time with your God.
This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 8:43 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:43 pm to TexasTiger08
You may need to go in-patient.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:44 pm to TexasTiger08
What meds are you on? What's your diet like? Have you been tested for low T?
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:44 pm to TexasTiger08
An object at rest tends to stay at rest.
Make yourself get up.
Make yourself get up.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:44 pm to TexasTiger08
Yeah baw I know, LSU football sucks and they’re stuck with this Brian Kelly contract
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:46 pm to TexasTiger08
Drink plenty of water.
Eat right.
Get plenty of vitamin D/sunshine and vitamin K. (Eat salmon and eggs)
Exercise exercise exercise
Stay on your feet and don't lounge. Whatever you do keep walking and moving, make a step count goal each day (like 15,000 steps).
Eat right.
Get plenty of vitamin D/sunshine and vitamin K. (Eat salmon and eggs)
Exercise exercise exercise
Stay on your feet and don't lounge. Whatever you do keep walking and moving, make a step count goal each day (like 15,000 steps).
This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:48 pm to TexasTiger08
A mindset that has always helped me is keeping in mind everything comes and goes. It has to get worse before things become better. There is no better without going through the pain. It will eventually end.
Set a singular achievable goal and work towards that, let it be your north star. Even if you are absolutely failing at everything else in your life, do your best to reach that singular goal. Then set another. Your goal can be as simple as just brushing your teeth twice a day. You’ll form a positive habit you won’t even have to give any thought to.
Embrace the pain. Part of the human experience is feeling every emotion.
Set a singular achievable goal and work towards that, let it be your north star. Even if you are absolutely failing at everything else in your life, do your best to reach that singular goal. Then set another. Your goal can be as simple as just brushing your teeth twice a day. You’ll form a positive habit you won’t even have to give any thought to.
Embrace the pain. Part of the human experience is feeling every emotion.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:48 pm to TexasTiger08
In addition to my advice above, forcing yourself to get out of bed, showering, and getting ready for the day (even if you have nowhere to be) can completely change your outlook on the day and yourself.
If you look in the mirror and see a guy that’s been in his pajamas all day and hasn’t shaved or washed his hair and groomed himself, then you will think you’re that guy.
You’re NOT that guy.
If you look in the mirror and see a guy that’s been in his pajamas all day and hasn’t shaved or washed his hair and groomed himself, then you will think you’re that guy.
You’re NOT that guy.
This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:48 pm to TexasTiger08
Pray, move, pray more, move more. Drag yourself out of life's ditch and punch the world in the frickin nose. You are better than this. It sucks, really sucks. Do not quit.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:49 pm to TheChicotKid
quote:and add Adderall, edibles and new poon and you will have a new outlook on life.
TRT
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:49 pm to Ash Williams
I always liked the advice about making your bed in the morning. I started doing it when I was single and wild, and I think it helped get me where I am now.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:50 pm to TexasTiger08
I do know something that will make you feel better. Helping others. Go volunteer somewhere. Habitat for humanity or something like that. It will be the best you have felt in a long time.
This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 8:51 pm
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:50 pm to TexasTiger08
Quit taking those chemicals they give you and get some natural supplements that your body is probably not producing as much of as you age.
Testosterone decreasing is one that lead to depression but DHEA is another
DHEA does wonders for depression and is natural
$8 a bottle
Testosterone decreasing is one that lead to depression but DHEA is another
quote:
DHEA. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by the body's adrenal glands. The body uses DHEA to make androgens and estrogens, the male and female sex hormones. DHEA levels peak at about age 25, then go down steadily as you get older.
quote:
A comprehensive review of DHEA in the treatment of depression published in Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology concluded that to date, all of their controlled trials of DHEA in depression had reported significant antidepressant effects among participants.
DHEA does wonders for depression and is natural
$8 a bottle
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:50 pm to TexasTiger08
Have you tried cocaine? I mean high quality cocaine, not that cut bullshite
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:51 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:
I always liked the advice about making your bed in the morning. I started doing it when I was single and wild, and I think it helped get me where I am now.
I will say that I rarely make my bed. I usually pull the sheets and blanket up and make it look neat but rarely make it. But I have heard that it’s a great way to prep yourself for the day.
The moral of the story is that tiny achievements in the morning build self-pride which leads to further achievements or at least willingness to achieve throughout the day.
Posted on 10/10/23 at 8:52 pm to TexasTiger08
quote:no doubt this is it. be open on the dating apps and just seek dating and/or friends. there are plenty of women just looking to date and pass time. I've been where you are.
more like I miss a companion.
Unfortunately much of life is boredom. grind thru it and you will eventually be happy again.
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