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I can't enjoy anything anymore everything is an effort.

Sareus — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:16:46 GMT

I've lost all hope thanks to lockdown. I'm falling into a deep depressive episode and I have lost all joy from everything. Everything is to much of an effort and nothing gives me any happy chemicals so everything sucks. I just want things to not suck anymore.

I can't enjoy anything anymore everything is an effort.

Sophie_M — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:28:19 GMT

Hey Sareus,

Thank you for reaching out this afternoon,

We can empathise with your frustration and despair around the current lockdown restrictions. It's very disheartening. We're so sorry to hear it feels as though you've lost all joy. Is there anything you could do to make your time in lockdown a little more bearable? any books, movies or hobbies you've been interested in starting?

You might like to get in touch with Kids Helpline - https://kidshelpline.com.au/ . Kids Helpline counsellors can be contacted 24/7 by young people 25 and under via telephone and also via webchat if you go through the website provided.

Many of our members will understand and may be able to help. If you would like to post further, please tell us more about what's on your mind and how we can best help support you

I can't enjoy anything anymore everything is an effort.

Lulu2 — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:30:58 GMT

Hi Sareus 🙂

Have you tried journalling? Exercise? Reassessing your diet to see if you're eating

whole and nutritious foods? When I'm feeling down I like to write lists of positive

things in my life as a starting point. I hope you feel better soon

I can't enjoy anything anymore everything is an effort.

Petal22 — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:53:24 GMT

Hi Sareus,

Sorry you are feeling this way it must be difficult for you…

I understand lockdown would be difficult…

What do you enjoy doing?

You could use your outside time to exercise….

If things are feeling tough please see your gp you could do a mental health plan together this will enable you to see a psychologist..

here to chat

I can't enjoy anything anymore everything is an effort.

Sareus — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 11:34:30 GMT

Sorry for late replies got side tracked but I've been doing s little exercise with my dog and my diet has gotten way worse since lockdown as I've lost motivation.

I'm already medicated and seeing a psychologist however they've been sick for a month and unable to see me.