Newbie Here Major Recurrent Depression
Hello all,
I'm happy to be here to have someone to talk with and discuss my Depression and ways to increase energy and add more happiness to my life and get back to creating crafts, and other pastimes.
I'm currently working with a therapist through my medical plan via phone calls. I've been with this therapist for quite a while which helps. But, I still feel like I need a place to check-in whenever I need to.
I'm currently struggling with the effects of this pandemic and all the changes it has brought to my life. I am in a safe place and have been sheltered down at home with my parents since February. I don't work anymore and have not gone out to shop or anything since. I've only been out once to go with my parents for our annual Flu Shot at a drive-thru clinic. So I have days that I mourn my old life and the freedoms. I also have low energy down days and I struggle to know why.
I struggle with family issues where one member is NOT following the precautions that the 2 other ones are. It's like the one member just doesn't care about the virus when handling packages. I can't believe the one member takes such chances for something as trivial as a package, a thing is not worth a life in my opinion.
Mostly I'm looking for a kind listening ear of support and to offer support whenever I can 
@weatherphoto
Welcome I hope you find this place helpful!!! :D You are valid and strong!! Don't believe me :0 You have survived 100% of your worst days! (I dont know why Im being so positive lol but you deserve it :D) -Ezrel
@Ezrelelias
Thank you for the welcome
I really appreciate your positivity, thank you 
@weatherphoto
Im glad! I had a weird energy burst to be positive lol :3
@weatherphoto Have you tried an indoor hobby? Or maybe reading books. Also maybe add some vitamins to your diet. I hope some small changes help some. Window shopping helps me pass time i can browse eBay for hours lol
@Melimel33
Hi, I have a lot of indoor crafts supplies but can't seem to get started or I start a craft then lose interest in it.
I also shop online on Amazon mostly it passes time, but it's not so good for the old pocketbook. Thanks
@weatherphoto .the pandemic affects so many of us especially in terms of isolation and being cooped up with family. I think thats hard on everybody so you're not alone with that. It's changed how we want to live our lives and put us into basically abnormal social situations.
Do you keep up with friend via text, phone, zoom etc? You mentioned crafts. My artwork is one thing that gets me thru. That and small victories. Do you have alone time, a room of your own? Hard to be with the same others 24/7.
Welcome, by the way. It's great having a place to go any time you need to. Im hlsd you came.
