HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Apathy / Hopelessness

Support Forums
>
Depression
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 7/12/2015 2:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone,

I've been feeling depressed for a few months and have seemed to just lost the zest for life. It's like this really hopeless apathy that's always there. I can't imagine getting the hope or motivation back. I don't feel like myself at all really.

Has anyone had this happen and did you get yourself back?

I've had depressive episodes before but don't recall ever having felt this hopeless. I mean, I've felt dark and intense and slowed down and even stopped...but not this empty and apathetic and withdrawn and unmotivated. It's scary.

(For those wondering, I'm on medication and seeing a therapist).

Thanks for any words.
Posted 7/12/2015 10:10 AM (GMT 0)
I am glad you are on medication and seeing a therapist. That is a good start. We do have to learn coping skills to help us along. Talk to your therapist and see if they can help you with that. If not hopefully we can.

Welcome to the forum Jenn. I hope you have a lovely day. Keep posting...

I try to walk as much as possible, it helps. And exercise...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 7/13/2015 2:31 PM (GMT 0)
hey jenn. yeah it happens. sometimes a med change or increase is warranted. some meds poop. welcome from me too. sorry i would have said hi earlier but i have been off the radar a tad. keep talkin' with ya. know that we are here for you. healing thoughts.
Posted 7/13/2015 3:58 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to the forum.

Jen this happens to me quite often. My depression is caused by years of childhood abuse.

Know that this episode will end, like the others. YOU will come out of it.

I journal a lot. When I start to come out of the darkness I tag that page so I can go back to that journal and read that section. Reminds me that it always ends and rekindles the HOPE.

Ask your therapist about COPING SKILLS that might work for you. Everyone is different.

We have resource thread at the top of the forum, 4-5 pages of links, suggestions, books, etc...
I hope you find something that helps.

Keep posting here, we support and listen the best we know how. You are not alone. Many people go through what you are experiencing.

Peace and strength
Trina
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply