How to get things done professionaly at work when I'm very depressed?

Focus on the little things. Accomplish one task, meet one deadline, respond to one email. Depression has a way of changing your mindset, of changing how you view the world, making everything dark and dreary and hopeless, clouding your judgement and making each day seem endless and impossible. For me, the best way to counteract that mentality was not to try to force myself to be cheery, or fake a positive mindset until I had one, masks are exhausting to maintain and slip off easily. However, because life is not as hopeless as you perceive it to be, the best way that I have found to counteract it is to go slowly, taking the little tasks, completing those and using those successes to push back at the depression. It is not foolproof, but I have found it helped me, and hopefully it is helpful for anyone who reads this

Just Happened last week. I felt like my best friends were not around much and that I would be on my own for awhile being a loner isnt fun. So I went to work and on the way I was at a stop off the freeway and some truck behind me just barely stops in time making me swerve outta the way. i got to work and was shaking like I get depressed about the stressful situation. I go over in my mind about the past traumas all the time and I have the PTSD return until Im more trusting and calm. I just listen to the job do the motions until another day or two when Im relaxed.

You don't need to push yourself too hard. Every night, before bedtime, set small goals that you realistically think you’ll be able to accomplish the following day. If there's something that you really have to do and it is hard to do for you (maybe because it takes a lot of energy, time, or physical effort) set only that one goal for that day. Don’t feel bad if you can't accomplish all the chores you set for that day, at least you did part of it and it was a real challenge for you, so you should feel good about the things you were able to do. This is a process, you’ll get better at it by time, that’s why you should allow yourself to be imperfect and stop feeling bad about it. Don't forget that you are trying to recover from an illness, it takes time, but you’ll be able to get all the things you want done one day.

It can be helpful to focus on the task at hand, and realize that each little step is what will take you to your destination. Attempting to take on everything at once or overloading your plate can overwhelm you, and it’s important to realize that you are doing the best you can and that is enough. You are enough, no matter what you feel you must accomplish, and you deserve to give yourself space to breathe. If you don’t feel the energy to move forward with your duties, you can take life one piece at a time, and realize that motivation ebbs and flows— all you have to do is ride the wave.

If you are unable to perform your best at work, the best thing you can do is to try and seek help for your depression! A professional can give you insight!! You have to work on your depression with therapy or medication, whichever you and the professional you seek think suits you best. Take your time with it, and explain the situation at work. It might be scary, but it is best to let them know about your situation so they have a better understanding why you might not be able to perform at your best right now. Communication is key!

Sadly I find myself at home with this question, I personally chose to simply put work on top of other priorities, other people depend on my productivity so I am indebted to them as long as I am paid, obviously the situation is the other way around but I have promised to show up daily when I signed a contract so in honor of that agreement I put my energy in the work as long as I am there. Obviously there are just bad days that we cannot escape but we all cope in our own way, best is to limit pauses and stay focused, but take a little time at the water fountain too, breath in and out when things are bad and you can also do imaginary yoga, it's what I do, sometimes I just lift my arms and lower them a d keep working

Try to think about the final result or things that make you a little motivated, never wake up too late, have a nice and whole breakfast, talk to people tell them how you fell maybe someone feels that way too and don't forget that you can do it, if you need ask for professional help, there is no shame in that. You can try and discover new hobbies, things you are passionate about, don't be at home all weekend even though that´s what you want to do, ther's a whole world outside. Read books that might help, about self-development

Being productive when you're experiencing depression can be really difficult. Of course, everyone is different, and so different strategies work for different people, but here are a few that I have found helpful. First, you can acknowledge that you're having an especially tough day (or time period), and that it may not be your most productive day, and that's okay. It's important to be gentle with yourself and take care of yourself, and part of this is setting realistic and specific goals. Making a list or a plan of small tasks that you can achieve in a set period of time can help to maximize productivity while being kind to yourself. For example, maybe you give yourself deadlines for small sections of a larger piece of writing or other work. In between your tasks, take breaks! Living with depression can be exhausting, and giving yourself a chance to slow down and reset is good for you and it can help make work more manageable. When you do finish a task, celebrate that victory and remember that it is proof that you are capable and successful, even when you're not feeling your best. Above all, practice self care. Work on relaxation, finding activities that make you happy, and finding someone to connect with and talk to. This alleviates stress and gives you more energy to do the work you need to do.

For me, after being in the Army for a little while, I've learned how to compartmentalize my emotions. It's like flipping a switch. But, this has come from years of practice. I've come to realize that my problems are my problems and the workplace is not an environment that I'm willing to discuss at work. I need to maintain my professionalism. If I have a personal issue that needs to be worked on then I seek the assistance outside of the workplace. There is a time and place for everything. It's okay to let coworkers know that something is bothering you but they do not have a need to know the details.

I'm sorry your feeling that way at the moment, try and create a task list in order of priority. Ensure your working away from your bed and sofa so that your not inclined to sleep or be in a 'relaxed' mindset. Try and shower and get dressed in an outfit that your comfortable in, stay away from PJs! Eat a good meal before your start and remain hydrated throughout the day, you can make yourself drinks in your breaks. When you come to approach the tasks give yourself a time limit so that you dont become demotivated and tired. Another tip is to increase your adrenaline before you start maybe going for a walk or doing exercise is a great way to get into a motivational mindset.