Anyone else?
anyone else ever feel like they’re just living the same day over & over again? no energy, no motivation, no interest in things you used to enjoy. Moving from the bed, to the couch to my desk all day everyday.
how can I fix this? How can I feel excited about each day again? & have energy & find joy in my hobbies again? I have no job bc I was fired without reason, I have no money, I have no friends. No one to talk to through the day bc everyone is at work. The only thing I look forward to is my boyfriend coming home from work..I barely eat & I just sleep to make time go by faster.
im exhausted & I just want to feel like me again..
I just feel stuck in an endless loop. I want out of the loop. I want to feel excitement & ambition again. I’ve lost it & I feel let down..
any advice would be so greatly appreciated & thank you all in advance🩷. I rlly hope I’m able to get back to feeling like me again..
@ilovemycat16
I am sorry if asking that question is too direct, but... are you looking for a job now, or is it not possible at the moment? Going to a workplace you could have both some money and new friends or just someone to talk to...
How would you feel about making some daily routine? For example: Setting your alarm clock for 7:00 for a morning chat with you boyfriend. Washing the dishes at 9:00. Reading a book or watching your favourite TV series at 10:00. Going for a walk or exercising at 12:00. Just to feel that you have some influence on your days...
When your life goes "back to normality", maybe that could make the transition smoother?
no need to apologize! that’s an important question & to answer it, I am actively looking for a job right now! The last few weeks I’ve taken a break from my search in order to focus on my mental health and begin therapy but am now back in the process of searching! I lost my dream job a month ago which ultimately led to me being in the state im
in now, it was basically my “breaking point”. When I was actively working, I didn’t feel this way because I had a structured schedule and routine, I felt like I had purpose & was excited for each day.
I have started to build myself a daily routine. I wake up each morning at 7am and take about an hour to take my meds, meditate, do some journaling, etc. then I will usually clean up for about 2 hours, I will write, draw, or study for an hour & then I allow myself some screen time for 30mins to an hour. Around 7pm I take my night meds & begin to wind down.
when I did have a job, I didn’t feel this way. I loved getting up early & getting ready for work. I was a dental assistant so I loved feeling purpose & felt excited about the possibilities each day brought. & I pray that when I do get another job that I will begin to feel better again.
I really appreciate your advice, it means so much to me!!!!
@ilovemycat16 I don't think I have any advice, but I wanted to say that the other person's suggestion of making a schedule is something that has worked for me recently. Just committing to doing my morning routines at certain times, and committing to leaving the house for a few hours each day got me feeling better. Also I have not been committing to leaving the house lately and I'm feeling worse again, so I'm going to take my coffee to a park tomorrow if it's not raining, then pick up my prescriptions and wander around the bookstore for half an hour or so. Maybe that will help.
I've been here... I remember having the same song on repeat for 6 months, I just seemingly had zero energy for anything else.
It took a lot of self conscious effort for me to get out of that space. Depression can come in many different forms, most times, it's like a blank pit with no beginning or ending. It takes more effort from you than anyone else to pull yourself out.
I would suggest you go out more, have a breath of fresh air, visit friends, spend time with people you love and do the things that make you happy. New hobbies may also help. And of course, therapy is a great option!
Thank you so much for your advice!!
I try my best to get out & do something for myself besides sit at home alone all day. I do find it stressful to go out right now due to me losing my job & having no money for gas. & everyone I would normally visit are at work. I don’t have many friends anymore & I don’t talk to many people. It’s difficult somedays but I have been very in tune with my hobbies lately! I haven’t tried any new hobbies so if you (or anyone who sees this) has any suggestions on hobbies I could try, please feel free to share them!! Right now I love to draw, write, paint and listen to music! I’m always down for a new hobby or challenge so feel free to share some suggestions 🩷