How can I cope with worsening depression and feeling emotionally drained?

Depression is getting worse each day

I constantly feel like crying. I wake up feeling okay but one little thing and my mood is gone for the day again. I am being moody and snappy to my family and I want to feel awful about it but it's almost like I feel too exhausted to care. I just want to be in bed all the time, I don't feel like doing any of the work I have to do. My friends want to meet up in a couple of days and I am going to say I can't make it. I am so tired of it, how can I make it stop?

Username: LISA DE GUZMANLISA DE GUZMAN

User type: Therapist

Date posted: 1y ago

I've dealt with a few major depressive episodes in my life where hygiene went out to the window, lost interest in having fun and stopped seeing friends and family. If you're living with depression and OCD, there are extra layers to this. Suggest starting off with small steps to activate out of depression. Example: get out of bed and step outside for 5-10 minutes. Example: do something small that you value or can bring a smile, this releases dopamine to improve mood. I personally watch videos of puppies and dogs with all their cuteness or them falling about. The small steps will help you to choose and build capacity to meet up with friends.

Username: Danielle CarterDanielle Carter

User type: Member advocate

Date posted: 1y ago

This a a great idea! I love the animal voice over vids myself!

Username: AnoymousAnoymous

Date posted: 1y ago

I’ve experienced the fast downward spiral of depression…it can feel very scary. I wish I had tips, at times in which I’ve been spiraling fast I’ve gone on anti-depressants and they successfully interrupt the downward spiral. Depression is so hard b/c what does help are things you don’t want to do b/c you are depressed - exercise/walks, staying connected to people, continuing to do life…similar to how with ERP we learn we need to proceed despite the anxiety, same with depression - feel the feelings but do what you need/want/should do anyways. :(

Username: ivrecivrec

Date posted: 1y ago

If you live in an area where winter is more cloudy and dark get outside for a quick walk or try light therapy. My mood is effected by too many cloudy dark days, I try to get outside or sit in a room where there are lots of windows. I have not tried light therapy but I hear it works too. Sorry you are experiencing this. I hope some of the suggestions given here help.

Username: AnonymousAnonymous

Date posted: 1y ago

I understand. I have major depressive disorder along with ocd. Things do get better. I like everyone’s suggestions. It’s really the little things that help. Like the funny videos or anything you may take comfort in or brings you a smile. You are strong battling ocd and depression and there are better days ahead. I feel it is ok to cry.

Username: Danielle CarterDanielle Carter

User type: Member advocate

Date posted: 1y ago

I’m so sorry that you’re experiencing this now @studybug. I have had my bouts with depression as well. I completely agree with @Aaanonymous , go for a walk or go out with those friends. You’ll feel better afterwards! I actually dance expressively or watch my favorite comedies if I’m feeling down and at home as well. But if you have the ability to get some “fresh” air. Take advantage!! Even for a few minutes…

Username: Uphamia

Date posted: 2y ago

Help

I have never dealt with severe depression like this, I feel really hopeless and scared, I can't imagine a future out of all my mental health issues and I can't imagine being healthy and happy. The last 3/4 years I feel like I've done nothing but avoid things that are challenging and his at home every day because of my mental health and now it's all hitting me so hard that I'm so unhappy with my life and ick how to push through feeling so bad I can't even eat. I don’t even feel like I want to hurt myself but my will to live also feels so low. I hate feeling like I’m so trapped in a mental health cycle that nothing can break it

Username: RachaelvsOct...

Date posted: 48w ago

Mood swings

I've been having mood swings all day so I haven't been able to go anywhere for New Year's Eve. I'll be feeling fine then out of nowhere start crying. Then I feel exhausted with little energy and no motivation to do stuff. I've been sleeping most of the day because it feels like it's the only thing I can do. At one point my mood turned dark from frustration and began thinking about unaliving myself. Luckily those thoughts didn't last long though.I wanted to go to a friend's house tonight but it looks like I'll be staying home doing nothing.... 😔 I feel alright right now but it's hard to say when that will change... I feel crazy because one moment I'm content and motivated then the next moment I feel hopeless and numb. And anytime I try talking to anyone I start crying.

Username: Studybug

Date posted: 39w ago

How to feel better

I've been in a depression for almost a week. I've barely talked to anyone. I just want to feel myself again and not have this cloud over me. Is there anything I can do to make myself feel better, even if it's only for a few minutes?

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