Hey, do I have depression?
So, I’m really tired and unmotivated all the time. And instead of getting therapy or anything i’ve just been watching Netflix and skipping school. But now, when I’m trying hard to get myself together and really force myself, I get so irritated and stressed and I cry easily. What should I do? I don’t even know why I’m crying.
@NomundariBattulga
hi!
i'm so sorry to hear that you're really tired and unmotivated all the time :( those are really hard things to feel and go through, but you aren't alone. i completely understand those feelings, as motivation can be really hard to find. it can be a big challenge to work towards using healthy coping mechanisms, but we all have a strategy that works for us! i'm so proud of you for trying to get yourself together - although it can be really tough, even just putting in that effort and trying to feel better is more than enough! it's normal to get irritated and stressed to the point where we cry, because the things we go through are often really hard to express and can make us really upset. again, you aren't alone, and everything you feel is 100% valid and normal. there are an endless number of healthy coping mechanisms out there - have you heard of any? HERE (click me!) is a post that has some information about depression and some healthy coping mechanisms. some of the ones that have worked best for me include:
- listening to music
- deep breathing
- getting enough sleep
- eating healthy
- setting small goals
i hope some of these interest you! small steps <3 you're doing amazing and i'm so proud of how far you've come! we'll make it through this together. we're all here to support you!