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...See more Hey everyone, ever had those mornings, where getting out of bed feels like an impossible task? Let's talk about that! The goal of this post I wanted to use this opportunity to vent and share my experiences with being stuck in bed and start a discussion about how you all might be able to motivate yourself to get out of bed in the mornings. Hopefully, there will be others who will either feel understood and heard because of the shared experiences, or they might find some of the suggestions that worked for others useful for themselves. My background I've been diagnosed with dysthymia (which is also known as Persistent Depressive Disorder) about eight years ago, but have been feeling the effects of that for many years prior to that. Before receiving that diagnosis, this meant that I've slowly but steadily lost interest in everything that was once fun to me, distanced myself from nearly everybody, and struggled to nourish myself. Now, after learning how to live with this disorder, I'm able to have longer periods of time in which I'm able to enjoy life, even if my depressive mind might still be nagging. However, there will be depressive episodes that can last from a couple of days to several weeks. What it feels like for me During depressive episodes, the hardest thing for me to do is to simply get out of bed. My limbs will feel leaden, and my body feels like it's paralyzed. Usually, I'm stuck in bed for about half a day. At its worst, I'll spend several days in bed, relying on other people to take care of me and help me feed myself and drink enough. Thoughts in my head will make me feel like a waste of space and resources, and incredibly hopeless about the future. There are so many things I'd love to do. Learning to play the guitar, spending quality time with my girlfriend, my friends, and my family, learning to speak French, playing video games, climbing, and so much more. Yet, getting out of bed is crucial to make any of that happen. This often makes me feel like I'm lagging behind in life because I'm wasting so much time with not being able to do anything but struggling to even survive. What helps me to keep going Overall, the people around me are what mostly keep me going forward. Especially my girlfriend helps me a lot in finding ways to believe in myself again and to try my best to take action against depression. Knowing there are people who care about me and pushing through depression, even when my mind tells me I'm not worthy, can be empowering. Choosing tiny tasks that I might be able to do can help. Sometimes that's taking a shower. When that's too difficult, even drinking a glass of water can be a goal to set for myself. These tiny goals can help me to feel like I've accomplished something, like I've taken a step forward. Lastly, remembering what I've already accomplished in my life and trying to imagine what I could do if I keep that momentum, can help me as well. Most of the time, I'll need another person to help me with this, but it can give me so much hope to want to try my best. Your turn That's why I'd love to ask you all some questions to hear from your experiences as well: Do you have trouble getting out of bed in the mornings as well? What does that experience look like for you? How are you dealing with that? Feel free to share your experiences, tips, or any resources that have helped you along the way. Let's support each other through this journey. I'm looking forward to hearing from you all about it!

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