Unhappy or depressed.

[Sheepondrugs]

I'm unhappy and have been a while. Now I'm wondering if I'm actually suffering from depression. I did post a thread about it once and the replies told me everyone feels like that sometimes , which put me off talking about it.
I try to choose to be happy , but it isn't happening. I have no motivation and I'm so tired. I just want to be alone in my misery , which I know doesn't help .
I don't look forward to anything. Everything is a disappointment.

I’m not an expert but it sounds like depression to me. When I’ve been depressed I just want to curl up and slew and avoid everything. I know which things can help me feel better but I don’t feel able to do anything.

I’d book a GP appointment and have a chat. Sending hugs xxx

Hi it could be SAD which can make symptoms worse if you are depressed
I get very low when there's not much daylight and just want to sleep and avoid people
Pop to the Doctors and tell them how you feel, you might just need a mild anti depressant to take the edge off a bit
Meanwhile try to get out everyday for a walk, probably the last thing you want to do but it does make a difference
I put my sunglasses on and my headphones and either listen to a podcast/music and I just walk, I sometimes even treat myself to a nice coffee and a bit of people watching
Hope you feel better soon
Once Spring is here things will look brighter

Thank you for your reply . I'm considering talking to the gp . I wondered about antidepressants but they worry me a bit in terms of side effects.

I'm not sure if u actually feel worse in the winter than summer , so I'm not sure about the SAD. I've just being trying so hard to be happy since new year , I've realised I can't.

It's been really bright and sunny here this last week. I do try to get outside regularly.