How can I stay motivated when I suffer from depression?

I'm still struggling with issues surrounding motivation, so I don't exactly know how to answer this question.

Do what you love that's positive it can be a sport or anything something thing special to motivate you

Do basic things everyday, such as changing clothes, bathing, and brushing your teeth. Those things go a long way for someone who is suffering from depression even though they may be difficult.

Depression can really hinder our motivation to get things done or even just getting out of bed. Dealing with depression can be very lonely, and many people suffering with it can feel like no one else feels the way they do, or understands daily struggles. I think a way to stay motivated is to find other who also experience what you experience. Support groups can be a wonderful way to stay motived, just being around others who've experienced or continue to experience your same struggles can prove to be very powerful with motivation.

First I try not to overload myself and try to take one day at a time. That way I am present and feel more grounded in the moment :0) ABC journaling is also helpful if I feel like I am stuck. Sometimes through journaling I am able to see that my thought processes are not accurate and therefore the message I am telling myself is convoluted and falsely leading me to negative emotions that do no good. This process then allows me to change the inaccurate message to a clearer accurate message that facilitates inner growth without a lot of emotional distress. Also, I find truth in the saying that personal actions bring about feelings. Therefore even when "I do not feel like it" I will take a walk to clear my mind -or- even if "I do not feel like it" I will complete an assignment, meditation, eating a good meal, helping someone else, etc.. After I do these small actions it always put me in a better frame of mind and a healthy place in the moment.

I listen to certain songs I know will boost my confidence, I have an entire playlist, and spending some time improving my confidence always makes me feel good.

Make two lists. One with every single thing you enjoy and make you happy and the other one with stuff you want to make before you die. Start doing things fron the last thing and reward yourself treating yourself with one thing from the first list

By putting in mind that all people pass through bad periods and feel depressed ,alone and unsupported .but the strong person never give up and know it 's just a bad period and everything will be ok . I must be patient and see the good side of everything i'm passing through

Find what makes you happy. Hold on to that feeling and repeat it and see yourself doing it. If walking outside gives you a break from any negative thoughts then do that. If petting a dog makes you happy then do that. Hold on to what is good and let more good flow to you.

Everyday, I pick at least one thing I do. It's usually shower, going to the groceries or playing my favorite music. Texting with friends helps me too when I am not able to meet them personally. Most important thing to be happy about when you wake up is simply the fact that you are ALIVE, my therapist told me. Even if you can't do anything at all, you are here, living, breathing and that's enough to feel good about for now.

It is really tough to stay motivated, but what helps me personally is setting small goals for myself. And with small I mean small! Sometimes it‘s just a goal for me to go to school the next day! Not the whole week, not the whole month, just the next day. So set little goals!

I would start with the basics. Make sure that you are eating well, drinking enough water, and showering regularly. Once this becomes a habit, you will find it a little easier to start doing other tasks regularly.

There are many ways to keep yourself motivated, a lot of self-help articles will tell you that, and they might be true, but the reality is that, at some point it all boils down to forcing yourself a certain discipline. If anything else doesn't help, force a different routine and motivation will follow.

Depression is really a hard one to stay motivating however here what helps me. I do the following. - take a walk - buy myself a ice cream - I cry it out. - scream in a pillow - pet a dog - listen to my favorite music. - cook my favorite meal. I try to read daily positive quotes which help me a lot ! - I watch many funny YouTube videos ! I also tell myself - I matter - I am loved - I am strong I remember to take care of myself and to know that things will get better. To remain on the positive.

In the beginning it's good to admit to yourself that you have less energy than you used to. Being okay with it, is the good step and makes you more comfortable before starting your tasks. Unfortunately the bad news is that during depression you cannot stop and wait for motivation because it's barely possible that it comes. The rule is - start doing things as if you were not depressed. If you start it would be much more easier. Than the feeling of finishing something is more likely to give you motivation for further steps. Little tasks at the beginning are the best :) and last but not least - taking the shower always helps.

Do things that interest you. Enjoy art? Create things. Love animals? Volunteer at a shelter..Or just take your dog for a walk, or cuddle your cat. Do things that you enjoy doing. See friends, watch uplifting films.

One simple friendly tip: Whenever you feel less motivated, just think about the time why you got started on it. If it's still worth it or not it's all up to you.

For me, I always make new things for myself, since I start to lose my focus and energy for things. That's what always makes me look forward to things.

sit in lighter rooms , try and be more active , eat healthily , set daily goals you could try the 7 day positivity challenge , you have you write 3 positive things about your self and another 3 about your day for 7 days

Just always remind yourself about who you are. You are the expert on you, not other people. Believe in yourself, because that's just how you grow.

take some time,relax and talk to a friend.Go to a place you really like and try try to distract yourself for sometime,when you start feeling better think what made you depresses and try to overcome that!!

being motivated is very hard to do when someone suffers from depression, but its not impossible. I've learned over the years that keeping a schedule helped keep me motivated because I had a visual reminder of what things I needed to accomplish and when.

By finding a goal in life that you can stick with. Make a plan in life or even remind yourself of the little things in life that you feel content about or even smile about.

talk to someone or write down how you feel. It's gonna be a hard time, but don't let anything bring you down.

Always have something to look forward to in your day. Even if it's something simple as putting on comfortable clothes when you get home from work

D o something you like to do no matter how hard it is fake it 2 make it and it will get easier and easier.

Depression is a monster because it can make you feel so useless and frightened that any thought of taking action seems fruitless. It's important to remember that you must stay active and keep yourself occupied in some way. It's also good to find people to support you during this time.

Think of depression as something that you have to control, not the other way around. Keep telling yourself that you're in control of yourself, not your mentality. It may also help to have goals posted somewhere like on your bedroom wall where you can see it on a daily basis to help you gain the motivation you need to push yourself.

don't try to focus on one thing for too long, that's what helped me. I also listen to music that puts me in a good mood as I'm working, so if you normally or just can listen to music whilst working then you should give that a try.

By listening to active music, communicating with a family member or a close friend, going somewhere peaceful.