topic Re: Plodding along in Depression

Plodding along

Guest_41068502 — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:20:37 GMT

I hate that saying, I have used it so many times and it has been said to me so many times in my life, ‘just keep plodding along”. Recently, I went to see a psychiatrist because of depression and after 2 hours of ‘therapy’ he wanted to put me in hospital, he’s going away for 6 weeks btw, so my next appointment is in 3 months. What a shit show!

Hi Bekka, Thank you for your post and for sharing so ope...

Sophie_M — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:10:28 GMT

Hi Bekka,

Thank you for your post and for sharing so openly about how things are feeling right now. What you are saying is completely valid – sometimes ‘just plodding along’ does not do justice to just how tough it can be to keep going when managing some mental health challenges.

Do you have any plans for some additional support while your psychiatrist is away? Depending on how regularly you see your psychiatrist, three months can be a long time and it can be a good idea to have some ‘backup’ options. You are always more than welcome to reach out to the Beyond Blue support service if ever you wanted to talk to someone. You can contact them on 1300 22 4636, or you can use webchat here: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/

A lot of us here will be able to relate to that feeling of ‘plodding along’, especially those of us experiencing depression. Sometimes 'plodding along' and getting through each day is a huge achievement when depression takes hold, which can make even the smallest tasks feel unmanageable. Has there been anything lately that has felt helpful, even for a brief while? The answer doesn’t have to be ‘yes’, but sometimes it can be helpful to reflect on any small moments where life felt a little lighter if there have been any.

We’re glad that you have found our community here. Please feel free to keep us updated with how you are travelling – we are here for you 24/7.

Kind regards
Sophie M

Re: Plodding along

smallwolf — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:24:16 GMT

Hello and welcome.

Firstly, to commend you for writing on the forums given what you have been through. That is, not knowing what replies you might receive when you have are being told to “just plod along”. That really does sound like a total mess—I'm so sorry you're going through that.

From experience... when you're feeling low that sort of statement is the last thing anyone needs!

And then what you have experienced with the psychiatrist sounds really rough. You deserve way better support than that.

Listening ... I’m here if you ever want to talk or just vent.