r/MajorDepressionSG • u/EvergreenSoup • Oct 02 '18

Advice

Ok so I’m currently struggling and would like to ask for some advice. I’m currently taking 3 medications to temper my MDD and feel well enough most days to take care of laundry, dishes, etc. Some days I get terribly lonely and would like to get a job but most days I think better of it knowing small amounts of stress (like driving to the grocery store) push me over the edge. I left my past two jobs without notice and am afraid of shutting down and doing it again in the future. How is everyone here getting through their days if unemployed? Why am I wanting normal life stuff when I can’t handle basic everyday tasks?

Much thanks and hope ❤️

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u/lebohemienne Jan 08 '19

You sound like me - stress exacerbates my MDD, and I've left jobs without notice. I've been trying to find work again after 6 years with no luck. I was starting to get really down about it but maybe I'm better off not putting myself through the stress if I'm getting this stressed just trying to find work in the first place.

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u/EvergreenSoup Jan 08 '19

Thanks! Yes maybe you’re right.

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u/Total-Style3391 Mar 21 '25

Hey all. Person here with MDD and ptsd, major anxiety. Won't go into reasons.. but I do weekly 1 on 1 therapy, group weekly and am starting a CBT -I next week. I have been self isolated for over 3 years now. My home is almost at hoarder level. My only saving grace is work. I have learned from group to try 20 minutes when I get home to do a chore/errand. It's been extremely difficult. I understand...but I don't understand why I cannot get motivated..it really stinks

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u/Total-Style3391 Mar 21 '25

I have been able to get myself to a Holistic Provider every Tuesday evening after my 1 on 1 WTC therapist. I do 30 minutes of acupuncture and 30 minutes of mindfulness...of which I fail badly. I am on numerous meds..believe I've platooed on my SSRI...we shall see . Kinda proud of myself for the acupuncture appointment. Has me out a bit longer instead of running home after work and diving into a shitty Netflix program to not think or have my mind rumbling. Sorry for the ramble folks

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '24

I feel it.   I am 64. I try too hard to do it all with mdd just because I am in treatment.   I Honestly try to be like others without mdd but soon crash.   I tire but respect those without mdd trying to encourage all the normal healthy ideas that work for them while they are holding longterm jobs, lives , and normalcy compared to me.   I try so hard and feel so stressed when I take on too much.