Explore Over 11,000+ Conditions, Medications, and Symptoms.

Get a personalized feed by signing up for free.

avatar

Silly_Sili

1y ago

Struggling with Depression and Lack of Self-Respect

I just explained to my mom what goes through my head and how badly I'm struggling and everything I said made me realize that I'm actually really depressed and really lack self respect and love for myself. Like I just don't have a desire to take care of myself or do things that make me happy. The motivation is just not there and it hurts to realize that. Like I've nearly died on so many occasions and my sense of "wow, I need to seize the day and make the most of my time on this earth and really appreciate that I've survived so much" doesn't exist. I'll think about "what if I died tomorrow" and my brain will say "that would really suck because we've failed life and ourselves miserably but oh well my guy." I can barely force myself to get water or even use the bathroom when I need to. It's like this huge internal struggle and I don't understand how I got so bad without even noticing it. I'll stand in the shower trying to convince myself to actually wash and I'll just end up standing there frustrated because "what's the point I'll just end up dirty anyway". I need help and I don't have the insurance to get it anymore. I just feel so incredibly lost.

Your answer

avatar

canoli

1y ago

I'm so sorry you're feeling so bad. When I feel paralyzed by depression or anxiety I try to set 1 tiny goal for the day. Last time my first goal was just to leave bed and sit on the couch. I succeeded so I set a little goal for the next day. After awhile I started to notice the changes and it helped my self esteem and depression. I'm bipolar and the extremes of up or down are horrible but I'm slowly learning to cope. It's tons of work but worth it. Just don't stop trying. You can make it through.

The content in this post is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

pp-logo

Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.

appStoreBtngooglePlayBtn

© 2020-2024 Alike, Inc