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Guest_9043
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Suffering from major depression and CPTSD symptoms. I'm on anti depressants and other medication if needed. I also do therapy. All I do is sleep and lay in bed all day when not sleeping. I do not go out everyday. When I do go out it's just to get groceries and go back home. Some days I don't even shower. I have had washing to fold and put away for five days now and all I do is stare at it. I have no friends and family is busy doing there own life.

I spend my days completely alone and isolated. I find myself not wanting to be around negativity or negative people. It makes me feel irritable and like I want to run a mile. I'm also struggling to eat which is strange for me because I love food.

II'm basically living in a state of fear of the outside world which is not rational. I'm scared people are going to hurt me.

II'm having relationship issues on top of this. Recently my partner lied to me and I found out. It ripped me apart. I guess all the stress of the last four months has gotten to me now.

I keep asking myself everyday how am I going to get out of this depression and I'm struggling for answers. I'm fully busy just trying to get myself through each day. Each day feels like ground hog day. I don't know how to tell anyone what I'm going through. I feel as if I'm a burden and I got to do it myself which makes me feel so sad as I've always been there to help others.

II just feel beyond sad and hurt.

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Doolhof
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi 2quik'

Thanks for sharing your story and your thoughts with us. Would you be able to express how you are feeling to your Dr again? They will be able to offer you more help and advice.

It can be difficult when feeling depressed top find the determination and motivation to do things.

I sometimes find it helpful to make a list of activities and jobs I would like to achieve, for the day or even for the week. It can include work that needs to be done and also pleasurable activities so there is a balance.

Sorry to read that your partner had lied to you. Have you been able to discuss this with your partner? Is it an issue that can be sorted and resolved?

Sometimes we underestimate how much other people care. They may not understand, but some people you know may be willing to listen and support you.

Hopefully you will be able to find some small glimpse of positivity and a way to move forward.

Cheers from Dools