Anybody Else Feeling a Little Down?

I am, it's been a tough couple of years and a few weeks ago, because like you I thought I would snap out of it. I didnt, after feeling incredibly sad for months. I admitted I needed help and started anti depressants. It takes time to get in your system. I woke up this morning and didn't want to get out of bed, it was just too much effort .....what was the point. Hopefully things will get better soon. Sorry I should be more upbeat and offer advice and support, but can't at this time.Just responded to say you are not alone in feeling down.

Yes I think the prolonged changes and the dark nights have definitely had an effect on my mood. I also think there's a lot of anger and frustration regarding the people who aren't playing by the rules. I am at the stage that I don't want to listen to all the tv reports and opinions. I could happily stick my fingers in my ears. (you probably know what I mean ) Get the headphones on and enjoy your favourite music. It's worked for me. Just try not to sing along...... I've heard many mutterings of 'it's a no from me' and 'next'.

I've decided not to worry to spend my energy doing anything I can to keep my family safe. Hope life seems better for you soon

Bad things and times happen , maybe because this is national , indeed international we may think its Ok to feel down ?

I hate it , I also hate the colder weather and shorter days and a recent injury which means I can barely walk .. What should we do ?- look past it as I do . Look at times beyond it .

My favourite day of the year December 21 st , why ? its the shortest day of the year and it gets lighter after that date (although you don't notice it for a few weeks)

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Perhaps if we had lived through the second world war (as many of our grandparents did) and suffered those privations we may feel that what we are going through now is a cakewalk in comparison .

Check out the History channel , loads of series on life at home during the World wars . They got through it without the internet and central heating and with starvation rations often without sanitation or running water .

Count your blessings is often ignored these days (especially by the "entitled" generation ) , but without our grandparents and great grandparents suffering those far worse times we wouldn't be here now ?

I know its easier said than done but try find a sense of achievement in a simple task or new learnings,

i struggled with the last lock down and hid away from the world, daily I would write a small list to try and achieve something mostly little things like tidy the cupboard, vacuum clean reorganise

it was the point of being able to cross something off of the list that I could look at and think well I did achieve this today

I've been doing alright job wise etc but had my moments. I think most people have struggled at some point and nobody should feel ashamed to admit that. I've personally found that a change of scenery has helped a lot. I joined online business networking and watched DJs on Twitch, meeting loads of like-minded people on both. I also got involved in a quiz with one friend of a friend who does it with his university friends, none of which I previously met! Obviously those solutions won't suit everyone but could be adapted. Just talking about it like you have on here is better than nothing. I hope you feel more positive tomorrow but come back and say if you don't or at least tell someone, somewhere.

Sorry to hear you're feeling down. I think we all have times where we feel like this, maybe more so this year though as it's been a tough one.

I tend to keep myself busy when my mood gets low, find myself stuff to do. Just giving my mind something else to focus on seems to help I think, even if it's just something small.

Hope you feel better soon.

I think it is impossible not to feel a little depressed with the state the world is in at the moment but thankfully we can now admit when we are not OK if it getting worse please reach out you will be surprised how many people will want to help there are a lot of people feeling it at the moment

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Have to say a heartfelt thank you for replying.

I was in two minds about posting the original comment as it felt a little like pity seeking, especially when we are all going through a hell of a year.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day, for all of us.

A bit better than I was actually,but it goes in spells, certainly know what you mean ,often everything seems pointless, I think Gems has a good point,but they have to be small things or you feel more of a failure than ever! And Geoff is right about 21st of December...

blacklabrador, I hope you are feeling a bit lighter today? I think everyone has periods like you have described. It’s good to acknowledge your feelings. You are lucky you have dogs - they are great for providing routine (and love) when you can’t be bothered. Today will be a good day x

I am afraid you are not on your own my mood goes up and down with everything that is going on at the moment. Please keep talking or reaching out to people we will get through this together, don’t keep quiet because that makes it worse there are always people out there that may be in a similar position or have been through it. If you start feeling worse do seek professional help there is no shame in that. Take care

Morning I have just had a google and on the NHS website there is an A-Z of Charities and organisations to get Mental health support

the world has really changed and in my opinion the umbrella that covers MH has broadened over the years, I remember when I first started my job 13 years ago to get tagged with mental health issues in a safety critical role was something to fear, but now everything is a lot more open and accepting.

I hope this helps someone x stay safe and remember to the world you may only be one person but to one person you may be the world

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

Nice one Gems This is another one that was available earlier in the year but even more relevant now and worth a look blacklabrador. I've shared it as a freebie as it will be easier to find and won't be lost in the chat list.

https://www.latestdeals.co.uk/freebies/free-yoga-meditation-classes-relive-stress-coronavirus-ekhartyoga

I think this happens usually during this season and with the lockdown it hasn’t helping

I had a really weepy day yesterday. Everything seemed to set me off. Like a few people have mentioned I'm trying now to refocus and concentrate on wat I can do. I struggle with my mental health anyway so I'm trying to do lots of things that I enjoy and make me happy

My family have been in and out of hospital this year so it has been very stressful