Why do I feel like this all the time 🙁

[Want_support_please]

I have been struggling with depression for at least 15 years, I've had enough, I've been through too much shit, I feel like I can't ever be happy again, all I do is sleep unless I'm working, it actually hurts to smile, I am soo lonely but when I have someone around who actually wants to do something with me and I force myself to go I want to be back home alone

[white knight]

Hi and welcome

Sorry but really need more info

Sex, occupation, shift work? Approx age, married single, hobbies, on meds? Etc.

Thanks

Tony WK

[Want_support_please]

I'm a female early childhood educator I only work part time but I struggle to do that cause well my life is a struggle:( I am recently single and on newish meds

[geoff]

hello Want support please, I'm sorry that you've suffered for 15 long years that's far too long and trying to front up to work is obviously a great struggle, all you want to do is snuggle up under the doona.
Being on medication is not going to make you well by itself, however it will do this when you are able to cope with your depression or have learned on how to overcome these triggers, in the meantime, you must ask your doctor for a referral to see a psychologist.
There maybe a school counsellor who you can also approach and discuss how you feel, but this could eventually get back to management and could threaten your position, so I would have a hard think about whether or not you want to do this, that's why seeing someone your doctor recommends maybe better.
You seem to be nervous, please don't be, you're talking with people who have been down a similar road as you're going through. Geoff.

[Chloe32]

I feel like that too. Tell yourself to get out of bed, next thing then the next thing to start off the day and just try to do something instead of staying in bed.

I find it makes it worse when you're single and you don't have that extra support or companionship. I've had anxiety and depression for 20 years. This week I've felt so down feeling so lonely and craving company with my friends, a laugh and to talk instead of social media...