How do you feel better?

Hey there. I've been there and I'm sorry you feel that way :( it is a scary place to be and you need to get out of there. Planning/making lists helped me in the past. Make a list of what you enjoy doing the most. And try to do at least 1 thing per day from that list. Treat yourself to something nice. Get your nails done/watch your favorite movie/get ice-cream, whatever it can be. Then step by step, add up. dial a friend on the way from work and see what they're doing. not necessarily meet them, just chat, but who knows, maybe you plan smth for the weekend. Take a walk in the park sometime. Just get out of the house... step by step.

I understand as I was there just a couple of weeks ago. I don't know your situation, but I wasn't on any medicine so I ended up having to be hospitalized to be put on meds and get stabilized. However, there have been other not so extreme things I've done in the past to help myself.

I've had some success with telling myself to just do the next thing. Sometimes it's overwhelming to think about what has to be done for an entire day. Just telling myself to stay in the present moment helped. I also would write down everything I did, like even seemingly small things like just getting out of bed. That way I could look back and see what I had actually accomplished and be proud.

i agree with the previous poster to do nice things for yourself, although I understand how hard and overwhelming that can feel if you are in such a low state. I also agree that it's important to get help from friends or support. That has been vital in my recovery. I know it's hard, but you have to have help when you are that low.

Take sweet care. Hugs to you!

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try some of them out next time I feel low. I have a hard time asking people for help though. I don't have many friends and the friends I do have are either busy with their own lives or don't understand issues like this. I don't want to be put in the hospital so I can't tell my therapist or certain others what I'm going through. I like the idea of doing lists. I will try all those ideas. I am already on medication and I'm afraid to change it because it might get worse instead of better. At least with this one, I don't feel low all the time. Keep the suggestions coming please! Thanks.

when it comes to a depression 'spiral' (as I like to call it) ive found that it really is the small things that can make a huge difference. Things like Taking a long shower or reading a good book. Listening to music and journalling your thoughts. All of these tiny little self care activities made a huge difference for me in the long run.

you could also try to force yourself out the door. Be hostile to yourself and tell yourself you need to get out the door. I've been a competitive swimmer all my life so maybe that's why this method works on me XD

anywhoo, take care and thanks for sharing! Sending loads of love your way