It's ok to not remember what ok feels like. The current goal is to figure out what better than yesterday would be. I understand the not knowing what ok is. I am currently climbing out of that funk due to life circumstances changing. The other thing to remember is that you are not a burden. Repeat the last 5 words in that sentence. They need to make sure they are recharging too. I have used a daylight lamp to help with some of the seasonal stuff. Are you seeing a therapist? Are you on any medications? Do you have coping skills you can use?

I just focus on surviving the day. I want to spite people with my success and that keeps me going

Hi thank you so much - yes I am seeing a therapist and on medication as far as coping skills I feel like all my skills left me if that makes sense ? I’m finding it hard to use the skills I know… it has gotten to a place where I’m Not sure anymore. I try to breath and meditated which were my favorite now I’m struggling to do it.

It’s absolutely okay to not be okay. “This too shall pass.” Continue working with your therapist for sure. But maybe look into some mobile apps that can help, like Youper?

Ty I will def look into that one ❤️

Past ways of coping no longer helping is very frustrating but sometimes it happens. Try talking to your therapist about finding new ways of coping :) It’s cliche but it’s true: you’ve survived 100% of your worst days. Recovery is like a rollercoaster- it can be scary, there will be ups and downs, it may slow down at times, but you will make it to the end. :)

Thank you so much I really needed that right now 🙏

Try to celebrate small success! Just getting out of bed and making yourself breakfast is something to be thankful for yourself. Take it day by day and always look on what you do have and manage to do, even meditating for 2 minutes is more than nothing! Things will get better it's only a period.

ik you said you have a therapist but maybe talk with them about needing to learn cooing dkills they should be able to help with that during your session. or there are a lot of group therapy sesssions that go over things like that. different ways to handle depression. i am currently in an intensive outpation therapy program. its basically group therapy on steroids. mine meets 3 days a week. 4 hours at a time. and you are in for about 6-8 weeks. its very helpful but also a lot. you can ask your therapist about an iop if that might be helpful. and if none of these sound good there are tons of other resources like depression workbooks

Those are just some more structure things ghat could be helpful since ik i find it hard to self motivate when im in a depressive episode

hey, my dms are always open if needed 💕 or if you just need a friend :)

I’m in partial care therapy right now it’s 5 days a week :/ and have been In iop programs as well before- I have even in a dbt skills program a couple years ago. I’m currently just started tms therapy for medication resistant depression. I feel like I’m trying everything 😥 thank you 🙏

Thank you so much everyone I truly appreciate you taking time to leave messages ❤️