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I Battle Depression

Lonely and Drained of Energy

By: Lookingforhappiness
Written on June 19th, 2008

it's my day off and I woke up late today.. I just felt so tired and slow the whole day then I decided that I would just get up and drive to the library and drive around because that always made me feel better.. but today seeing everybody going around doing so many things just confused and depressed me more. the only place I feel like I belong is home, and I know that is partly why I am depressed.. but I just don't have the motivation nor energy to go outside and do things. I am a bit of an introvert so I know it's ok to want to stay home a little bit.. but it's getting too excessive.. I'm just hoping it's depression doing this to me and it can be fixed. I just hope my soon to be pschyciatrist will have some medication to help me and won't just be like "well obviously the problem is your not doing enough things to prevent your depression". I just hope I have enough time to win back the trust and respect of all the friends i'm isolating.

By: Lookingforhappiness
Age: 18-21 , Male
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  • AdviceFromLizzie
    AdviceFromLizzie

    aw- i havent gotten the chance to read all of your stories to know whats going on but from this one I just wanted to let you know I wish you well & that even though we dont know each other I do hope you will come to me & let me try my best to comfort you in any way! I take these herbal pills that helps balance your mood & its called St.John's Wort & its over the counter & its not those where you take it everyday; but whenever you feel down & stuff it'll help you feel a bit better & all. It really works! lol. Well pls feel free to msg me or whatever & I'll be more than happy to listen(read) your thoughts & try my best to be there for you (:

    Jul 1, 2008
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  • SerenitySeeker
    SerenitySeeker

    I so know where you are coming from. Isolation is one of my coping mechanisms of choice...it is a tough cycle to break, too. Go easy on yourself. Recognize that you are doing the best that you can, otherwise you would be doing better....Try to spend time focusing on what you are doing that is helping you...If you can't leave the house, invite someone over...make a phone call...send an e-mail...send a message to someone on EP...write a list of things you like about yourself...write a list of things that make you happy...encourage yourself...



    Thanks for sharing...I'll check in on you again... SS

    Jun 19, 2008
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