Thank you so much for reaching out to Asking Jude. I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Talking with someone about your feelings, especially if you feel your depression may be worsening, may provide you some relief and potentially help you find more ways to cope with what you are going through. Here is a resource for finding therapists near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. If you can't afford traditional therapy, we recommend using Asking Jude's peer counseling services that offer remote, pay-what-you-can therapy with trained counselors. For more information on this or to register your interest, reach out to jude@askingjude.org.
Depression can be debilitating and feeling as though you physically cannot get yourself to do anything is perfectly understandable. I would recommend starting out by setting small, reachable goals for yourself. This can be anything from getting out of bed to making yourself breakfast or even making yourself some tea. Beginning with small goals can help you progress towards feeling more comfortable completing larger tasks. I would also suggest you prioritize doing things that make you happy or tying in things that make you happy to whatever else you may need to complete. For example, if you need to complete a school or work assignment, you can do so while eating your favorite snack. Exercising or spending time in nature are also great for small bursts of serotonin :) For more information on depressed, we recommend watching Asking Jude's easily digestible video on depression: https://youtu.be/Hmb29XncGPo. Here is an article that talks more about depression and motivation: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm.
While doing all of these different things may help you feel better, it’s also important to recognize you may not always be able to get yourself to do anything–and that is perfectly okay! It is all about the small victories, and although progress may be slow, it is still there. Keep doing your best! <3
Having a strong support system is also super important. If you feel comfortable, discussing your emotions and difficulties with family or friends can be truly helpful. You can also use a journal to write out how you are feeling, document your goals, or anything else that may be helpful. Here is an article that discusses the benefits of journaling for mental health: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1.
You are so strong and I know you can make it through this. Please, don’t be too hard on yourself, and remember to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We are here for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out again! <3
Thank you so much for reaching out to Asking Jude. I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this. Talking with someone about your feelings, especially if you feel your depression may be worsening, may provide you some relief and potentially help you find more ways to cope with what you are going through. Here is a resource for finding therapists near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. If you can't afford traditional therapy, we recommend using Asking Jude's peer counseling services that offer remote, pay-what-you-can therapy with trained counselors. For more information on this or to register your interest, reach out to jude@askingjude.org.
Depression can be debilitating and feeling as though you physically cannot get yourself to do anything is perfectly understandable. I would recommend starting out by setting small, reachable goals for yourself. This can be anything from getting out of bed to making yourself breakfast or even making yourself some tea. Beginning with small goals can help you progress towards feeling more comfortable completing larger tasks. I would also suggest you prioritize doing things that make you happy or tying in things that make you happy to whatever else you may need to complete. For example, if you need to complete a school or work assignment, you can do so while eating your favorite snack. Exercising or spending time in nature are also great for small bursts of serotonin :) For more information on depressed, we recommend watching Asking Jude's easily digestible video on depression: https://youtu.be/Hmb29XncGPo. Here is an article that talks more about depression and motivation: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/coping-with-depression.htm.
While doing all of these different things may help you feel better, it’s also important to recognize you may not always be able to get yourself to do anything–and that is perfectly okay! It is all about the small victories, and although progress may be slow, it is still there. Keep doing your best! <3
Having a strong support system is also super important. If you feel comfortable, discussing your emotions and difficulties with family or friends can be truly helpful. You can also use a journal to write out how you are feeling, document your goals, or anything else that may be helpful. Here is an article that discusses the benefits of journaling for mental health: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1.
I also wanted to provide a resource that includes several hotlines/ support lines in case you would like to reach out at any time: https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/depression/depression-hotlines/.
You are so strong and I know you can make it through this. Please, don’t be too hard on yourself, and remember to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We are here for you, so don’t hesitate to reach out again! <3
Love,
Jordan Sadan