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How do I shake myself out of functioning depression?

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TiredOfLife16 · 28/11/2025 10:07

I just don’t know what to do anymore. I can get myself out of bed, I come to work and put a smile on my face and all the rest, but I genuinely feel so empty inside. I haven’t showered this week, which I know is disgusting but I just don’t have any energy. I get home and want to just rot in bed all night. I don’t want to eat, I don’t meal prep or cook good food for myself. I just have no motivation for life at the moment. I don’t know where to turn or what to do

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Cakeandusername · 28/11/2025 10:20

Do you take medication? If not I’d book in to see gp and say exactly what you have put.

FlugelHugel · 28/11/2025 10:18

As someone who has suffered from similar for a looong time, I don't want you to go unanswered.

I don't know if you self-medicate with alcohol but if you do, my main advice would be to stop. I am coming to the end of a year of sobriety and I can't begin to describe what a positive impact it has had on my mental health.

TiredOfLife16 · 28/11/2025 10:15

Anyone, please? I’m at my wits end

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