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Everyone I speak to always say find something happy to do, but what if nothing makes you happy? How can you find it? Will I ever find it again? it just seems a dark and lonely place. I don't seem to be able to make the most simple of decisions, does anyone else have the same problems. Please say it gets better!!!!
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I know exactly what you mean about people saying do something that makes you happy. What they don't realise is that it's not just a state of mind but an illness that prevents us from being happy. If I had a big house flash car ten million pounds in the bank and a beautiful girlfriend or wife it wouldn't make one bit of difference to the way I feel and I bet it's the same for you. I'm trying things out to deal with the way I feel like healthy diet and exercise as they are supposed to ease the symptoms but its hard to go to the gym ect when I feel like I can't even get off the sofa. The thing is though I have out my faith in doctors and medication and it never worked for me so now I'm on my own and have to find a way out of this dark place myself
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It can and does get better!
Inability to make decisions is a classic symptom of depression. Try to avoid putting yourself in that situation wherever possible. Be kind to and don't be too hard on yourself, you are a human being, not a machine. It is mid-winter, and most living things suffer at this time of year. Try taking baby steps. Get as much daylight as you can, and fresh air. Exercise does not have to be in a gym. A walk in a park or the countryside. Try to wear bright colours, you may be surprised at how it can cheer you. Plan something for when the weather gets better, something to look forward to.
More than anything. stay with us on this site, we understand and sympathise.
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Stroking my cat makes me feel calmer. Don't lkook for things too hard, just do little things thst you know you can achieve. What did you enjoy before depression? Can you manage to do just small things each day? Just a little walk? Talk to a friend? Yes depression is a dark and lonely place.
I got a dog long ago when really low and knew I had to take him for walks. That helped. I just have a cat now. Yes I promise you it really does get better.
Hang in there. One small step at a time. Depression does take away things, but they will gradually come back, and you will once again feel alive. Yes things will definitely get better.
Take care and God bless.
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