Idk what it is about this pandemic but I’m so depressed. I can’t even find the motivation to get up anymore. Everything hurts. It’s been a really rough year for everyone but for me especially. My mom has a massive stroke, I’ve had some personal setback and a really rough patch in my relationship. Honestly I’m at my wits end and it feels like there’s no way out. I’ve tried therapy, medication, meditation, grounding exercise, regular exercise and nothing works.

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Yes also feeling deeply sad and depressed. I lost a family member mid-covid and I thought that would be the height of the depression but actually lately it feels even worse somehow. I’ve literally been making lists of things that have ever made me happy just to remind myself that they exist and that someday I might experience them again. It somewhat helps. I’m so sorry you’re also in this boat.

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I am so so sorry to hear this. I’m glad you’re posting and getting it out somewhere. Considering I’m struggling big time too I don’t have much advice, but have you told your friends and family you feel this way? You need support and please give them the opportunity to give it to you. I’m so sorry feel free to DM me if you wanna talk since like I said I’m struggling a lot too.

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Same. Maybe at least you have income, I’ve had little work & feel I’m going to forget how to do it! Here to support. DM me or just vent away.

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If you have been diagnosed with depression, can you talk to your hr person about the option for a paid medical leave. Maybe a month or two can be a good break from work while you take a break or volunteer doing something light and remotely to get back in “shape” and recover. These are tough times and yours is tougher. But there are more employers who are increasingly more understanding and supportive of mental health the same way they’ve been supportive of physical ones. Sometimes even knowing that option is there helps cope so you don’t feel trapped

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