Hey all… As the title suggests, I have hit probably the worst depressive period of my life. Interestingly, I am not suicidal, which usually comes hand-in-hand with my “down” periods. I have been taking my meds consistently, but stressors are just piling up and I am finding myself barely able to function. 

My partner got laid off, and financially we will barely survive. Work has been absolutely wild (like, busy and with a lot of travel). And a few other things, but ultimately I am unable to get out of bed or off the couch. No laundry, no cleaning, no dog-walking (it IS a heat wave though, so it’s too hot for him anyway), no basic hygiene, no fun activities I used to enjoy.

Everything feels impossibly impossible. The only thing I’ve managed to do is feed myself enough smoothies (and fruit) a day to meet basic caloric intake. I’m proud of myself for consuming food, but it feels like I’m in this rut that I can’t get out of. 

Rant/expression of feelings is over now….

Does anyone had any simple suggestions/experiences on how you’ve picked yourself up in the past? 

I don’t usually feel this bad, so I can usually pinpoint a few things that make me feel better… but this time I’m having a hard time getting to that point of identifying cheery things. 

Also, diagnosed with BP2, if that matters to your response at all. 

TYIA. &lt;3