Been in bed a long time...

[BallOfNerves]

So I have a dilemma. Since I had a string of deaths in 2015 I've basically been in bed since. Rarely do I leave my room. I did try to go back to work for a while but it didn't work out and now I recieve disability. Has anyone else ever been so depressed that they basically made themselves physically deconditioned from staying in bed so long? I'm having real trouble with getting up AND getting moving again which my doctor told me I need to do. I do try to sit up in my bed often and I've been trying really hard to spend time outside of my bedroom but it's very difficult to do so. TIA

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[triceps]

Hi BallOfNerves. I'm also on disability for generalized anxiety, a bit of OCD and agoraphobia. I don't have a problem leaving my room but get very anxious about leaving my property. Do you have family taking care of you? My one suggestion would be to set small, attainable goals for each day. Something as simple as watching TV in the living room for an hour. Things that you rationally know you can do that get you out of your room for at least an hour each day.

 

[BallOfNerves]

Hi BallOfNerves. I'm also on disability for generalized anxiety, a bit of OCD and agoraphobia. I don't have a problem leaving my room but get very anxious about leaving my property. Do you have family taking care of you? My one suggestion would be to set small, attainable goals for each day. Something as simple as watching TV in the living room for an hour. Things that you rationally know you can do that get you out of your room for at least an hour each day.

I've done that today! I've done small tasks like washed the dog , made home made noodles for paprikash (Hungarian chicken dish) and cleaned the bathroom. I do have family , my teens and a partner that help me quite a bit...but today is the first time I've been alone in a long time. My partner started a new job...its kinda got me spooked.

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[triceps]

That's a big change but it seems to have provided some motivation. Congrats on all that you've accomplished today. What I do with those daily goals (cleaning the bathroom is one of them) is plan the night before, just one task that I know I can finish for the next day. No matter how anxious I might get, I always get that one thing done and anything else I do I consider a bonus. I make sure, with the help of a good friend, that I leave the property at least twice a week.

 

[BallOfNerves]

I try to leave when I am able to. Even if it's just to ride along to the store but not go in.

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[BallOfNerves]

Well...its been since Friday that I've gone out and I've been in my room the entire time also. It's getting hard to hang on

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[TenLettersRap]

have you tried reading the bible?

 

[TDS74]

I do understand how you feel, I think many of us can relate to wanting to stay in bed. In 2015 my 19 year old son passed away and if I could have stayed in bed hidden from the evils of the world I would. However my other children need me as functional as possible, even if my mind isn't totally present. And I have to go to work so we can live. It is very hard. Keep making daily goals, small goals. Keep pushing through. Meditate, pray, read , go to therapy even if it is via Skype. Don't give up!!

 

[BallOfNerves]

No I haven't tried reading the bible. What is that supposed to do? The bible is a vast book. Where do I read? Will this all be magicked away?

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[TenLettersRap]

pain of loss wont be magicked away but knowing that life extends beyond our short existence can bring you strength and when you learn to trust the path set forth with faith you can overcome anything. i can certsinly gather a list of passages you can start with if you'd like