Does Every Day Feel like a Bad Day?
Are thoughts in your head going something like this?
“I just don’t care anymore”
“Nothing seems to really matter”
“I don’t feel like doing anything, I’m exhausted”
“Things I used to enjoy doing aren’t fun anymore”
“Everyday feels like a bad day”
If they are, it’s important to ask yourself if this is from a recent difficult circumstance or if this has been going on for a while.
Depression can take many forms. It can be circumstantial, or chronic, meaning it lasts for a long time without a specific trigger.
15 million adults in the US alone struggle with feelings of depression and it is more than likely almost everyone at some point in their lives will experience these feelings.
Feeling depressed does’t mean something is wrong with you, that you’re lazy, or weak. These are common misconceptions and it’s important to know they simply aren’t true.
Depression occurs for many reasons and it can be difficult to pinpoint just one. Here are just a handful of reasons why depression may occur.
You/You are:
Have gone through a distressing event
Feel out of control
Lost something/someone
Suddenly dealing with past trauma for the first time
Having relationship issues
Having health issues
Lost your job
Have parents that are getting a divorce
Have been unable to express your emotions for a long time
Have negative self-talk that has gone unattended
Have mental health issues that have come to a breaking point
Feel lonely
Experiencing an abusive relationship
Because the cause of depression is unique for everyone, finding the best solution is also going to be different from person to person.
So what can I do right now that will help?
1. Try and just do something (even if you don’t feel like it)
When we feel depressed many times gathering the motivation and energy to move can feel excruciating. But just doing one small thing like making your bed or getting dressed is a victory. Celebrate even the smallest of victories and don’t expect yourself to be able to do all of the things you may have been able to in the past. Give yourself grace and acknowledge every win.
2. Get in contact with your doctor and rule out any health issues, get screened for depression, and see if any medication may be helpful. This can be accessed online if getting to their office is difficult.
3. Sign up for online talk therapy. This is proven to help with feelings of depression and is easily accessible with online sessions. You don’t have to gather up the energy to get to a therapy office, you can just pull out your computer and get help fast.
Because your situation and experience is unique to you, getting specialized help through talk-therapy is important so you can receive a personalized treatment plan that will help you feel better faster.
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