I just dont know what to do

5 years ago my life imploded and I found myself exactly where you are. To top it off, I had to move across the country for work and suddenly found myself completely out of my element. If I didn’t have my pets to take care of I probably wouldn’t have gotten out of bed most days. It took time but I came out of it; there wasn’t a single fix or even a major fix—just lots of little changes over time. Sometimes being better is just doing the dishes or cooking a meal; you’re not failing just because you haven’t lived up to someone else's expectations.

Therapy is important, meds helped, establishing small goals was motivating, and having a friend I could cry/vent to kept me grounded. It took me long time but I’m in a good place, I learned a lot about myself and found some great people to share my life with—I got to marry the best one, too! I know it’s hard to believe that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel but as long as you keep moving you’re going to get there. If you need a stranger to talk to, PM me. I’m rooting for you!

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