I’ve been battling depression for awhile now and it feels like I’m just sinking deeper and deeper every day. I find it so hard to get out of bed in the morning and most days I don’t have energy to do anything I just don’t enjoy doing anything I used to enjoy anymoree. Tried to talk to my close friends about this but find it so hard to explain to them what I’m feeling and I don’t think they even understand me. I know I need to keep going but it just feels like I’m going through the motions and just going about the day. I’m so done.
hi @rachel . as someone who’s been through it, i know exactly how heavy and isolating it can feel. that sinking feeling, like you’re just going through the motions, getting through each day but not really living it… it’s so hard to explain to people who haven’t felt it themselves. depression has this way of stripping the joy from things, like even the stuff that used to make you feel alive just feels… hollow now.
when i was there, sometimes the only thing i could manage was the smallest gesture of care toward myself like sitting outside for a few minutes or putting on music that helped (a lot of radiohead, nirvana, pink floyd for me!). it didn’t magically make things better but it helped me feel just a little more connected to myself, even on days when getting out of bed felt impossible.
you’re already doing something strong just by reaching out and talking about it and i know it feels like you’re barely moving but just getting through is something. take it at your own pace and don’t pressure yourself to “fix” it all at once. keep holding on, one day, one tiny step at a time.
I feeling I going the depression now. With such heavy feeling and scare to face. Scary tought . My head like no longer belong to me at all. Sadness, headache n morning heart palpitation. Night not able to sleep. M I going to go down further. I think I will. I afraid so much.
Putting my toughts here so that I know I still functioning. Tq group.
Hi @Kwanle, thank you for trusting us with how you’re feeling. It takes courage to share this, especially when everything feels so overwhelming. It sounds like you’re carrying a lot right now and that fear of things getting worse can make it feel even heavier. That feeling of losing control or having your head not feel like “yours” is really tough to go through, especially when sleep and rest seem so out of reach.
Just by putting your thoughts here, you’re already taking a positive step. You’re acknowledging what you’re feeling and letting others in, which is incredibly brave. You don’t have to face this alone—sometimes just talking about what’s happening, even in small steps, can help to ease the weight a little.
If it feels right, you might want to reach out to a mental health professional for some extra support. You could try calling our Naluri careline at 01548770410 or texting our Naluri textline at 01130116798 to connect with someone who can offer guidance. We’re also here whenever you need a space to share or just feel heard. Take it one day, or even one moment, at a time.
hey, i’m glad you’re sharing this—it shows you’re still here, still fighting, even when things feel so heavy i know how those scary thoughts and that feeling of being disconnected can make everything seem darker. just take it one small step at a time, yeah? even writing here is a reminder you’re not alone in this. we’re here with you