motivation and help please

m1key87
m1key87 Posts: 113
in Motivation and Support
I don’t know where to start at the moment I have am feeling very lost and unmotivated to do anything. I have some really good days and then really bad days. I haven’t logged any food for ages and not done any exercise since last Tuesday. I went to the doctors to help with my personal problems but I think talking about them has made me worse. Has anyone else felt the same? How have they overcome their problems?

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  • meglynne1987
    meglynne1987 Posts: 382 Member
    I have felt this way too. Mine all started to get better after identifying and talking about my problems. After that, I was put on some depression medication, and I started walking… (It was nice to just get outside and look around in the nice weather) Then, I began using an elliptical and walking…. I just kept adding another piece to the puzzle. I am by no means up to par where I want to be but it is a work in progress. (And by the way, off the depression medicine now) Exercise has really helped me. Good Luck!
  • basillowe66
    basillowe66 Posts: 432 Member
    M. I just read your note, please message me. I have to leave now and don't have time, but i would like to write you


    Basil
  • m1key87
    m1key87 Posts: 113
    Yeah I am in tablets again, it's a good idea instead of trying to do it all at once maybe start over again with little steps and let it build up.
  • Rarity2013
    Rarity2013 Posts: 196 Member
    While it's hard to get a complete picture, it sounds like you're suffering from depression. If you've been prescribed antidepressants, these will take a few weeks before they kick in, and its very important that you revisit your doctor if you find they have no effect for you. Prescribing for depression is not an exact science and it may require a bit of trial and error.

    Its important at this stage to appreciate that this depression is now a medical condition. Treat that first, and then you can start to deal with the emotional and psychological problems better (ie. begin to talk about it). Leaping into this stage of recovery too soon can be detrimental.

    Your diet is probably the least of your problems right now. Concentrate purely on being healthy and try to avoid alcohol. If the mood takes you, do try and get some exercise, even if its just a 10 minute walk.

    Good luck. Feel free to message me if you'd like.

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