dug in deep

When I go through deep depressions, I sometimes get stuck in the here and now and have a hard time getting out of the depression loop. One thing that helps me is looking forward into my life to when I'm not depressed, because it never lasts forever and I've gotten through it before. Imagining what I'll be like then helps me take steps now to get out of it. Also if doing a whole task feels like too much, just do it a little (for instance, instead of taking a whole shower just sit in the shower and let the water run over you, or throwing some lunch meat on a plate instead of making a sandwich). Definitely try medication, it helps me to remember that the depression is all caused by a chemical imbalance in my brain and medication helps to correct that imbalance ♥️

Take walks and get out in the sunshine. Keep giving yourself positive affirmations. Tell yourself you can do this. Focus on the moment like next task up.

I know how it feels

I’m sorry you’ve been in the depression trenches! Sometimes it can be really hard to even get up out of bed, and in those cases I like to rely on little shortcuts for daily routines. For example using disposable plates and forks so that dishes are not a concern. I also keep some mouthwash by the bedside so that I at least can have some semblance of dental care, as well as a trash can. Having a show that is engaging can help too, so I’m not so in my head. I don’t know if this is relatable, but sometimes depression builds up in me when I’ve been having to be strong for too long, so sometimes I give myself space to cry and empathize with myself that life has been hard on me. I hope you can process this and move through this depressive period!