I've been working on the program and it's really helping. I'm on the goal section now, and that's a little harder.
I took my activity sheets to my doctor and he was really happy with the whole idea...it also helped him see where my depression is and how it's slowly improving. CBT rocks.
I want to Welcome you to the group. The only advice I can really give you is to tell you to try not to be to hard on yourself. I have found lately that pampering myself and resting helps with my depression & anxiety and thats its ok to allow yourself to rest and get well and to not feel guilty for taking of myself and loving myself. We really are worth it and deserve to be happy.
Welcome to the boards and thank you for sharing your experience with us. Take some time to look through the program and previous posts here. Many members have been through similar experiences to yours and can offer you some great advice on how they manage successfully.
It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now. Take some time for yourself and reflect on what you would like to achieve. Some members report setting a goal for themselves or using the 'pledges' tool of this website helpful. Does this sound like something you would like to try?
Members, what advice can you offer blackcat? What did you find helpful when you first joined the site? Please share your experience!
Stay strong blackcat and continue to post. We are here for you!
I think this is the first time I've posted in a Depression support forum.
I've been struggling with Severe Depression for quite a while now. It's been the worst the last four months. I struggle with back pain, and take 4mg of suboxone. Since I've been taking that, I've been extremely sleepy.
I got "let go" from a job I loved in December. Since then I have slept an average of 12-14 hours a night/day. I nap excessively. I have a hard time motivating myself to do anything. I take celexa and ambien (I have trouble falling asleep) and clonazapem for anxiety. My doctor got frustrated with my oversleeping and prescribed ritalin recently, but I can sleep right through that medication as well.
I experience crying spells, apathy, anhedonia, lack of motivation and sometimes suicidal thoughts. Sometimes I feel like things will never get better. I hope they do, and I try many things to try and make my life better. Some days are ok, but most days even taking a shower feels like too much, and I could just stay in bed all day.
