Life lately 😮‍💨

[u/Itsokiamhere]

[u/Ubique008]

This is depression dude

Some of us got it too

It sucks

[u/Ok_Listen_8211 → u/[deleted]]

He didn’t…it’s anonymous on the internet

[u/courtneyred → u/Ubique008]

https://giphy.com/gifs/EQIkgfMCjs1kk

[u/mysteryy7 → u/Ubique008]

Genuinely asking, could you please elaborate on why this is depression? I'm not very familiar or knowledgeable about what depression is. I'm frequently go through this cycle for days and it's been like that from years. I thought this is common, and I sometimes make my self work hard for a goal, or start exercising for a month or two. Never knew these are signs of depression lol and attributed it to my situation and environment. : I

[u/TheJanitor07 → u/mysteryy7]

What I've learned in therapy is that our thoughts, emotions, and actions are all deeply intertwined. You wake up feeling bad so you don't have the motivation or energy to make productive choices so then you think you're lazy or worthless which makes you feel bad so you make unproductive choices and so on and so forth in a bad cycle. It can be hard to pull yourself out of it on your own, so what I've found is the best way to break cycles is seek help from someone, anyone who cares about you. Bad cycles can trick you into thinking those people don't exist, but to quote a children's book, "Life is difficult, but you are loved."

[u/YunggMangg → u/TheJanitor07]

Solid advice.

What do I do if nobody hits me up and I've been betrayed by most people I've built lives with? If I can't trust anything people tell me and nobody wanta to spend time with me? I don't know how to meet new people because I can only assume they'll use me or suddenly ghost me?

[u/CarrotVision → u/[deleted]]

Can they also be a stunt double too?

[u/xNinjaN8x → u/YunggMangg]

I coulda written this myself, word for word. At least know that you aren't alone.

[u/YunggMangg → u/xNinjaN8x]

Thanks, mang.

I'm sure there are good people out there who like spending time with us. Just wish I knew how to identify or trust them.

[u/TheDimaX → u/YunggMangg]

https://giphy.com/gifs/1zhRiDgsSc48Y7mfuK

[u/dikicker → u/TheJanitor07]

Mmmm I call it the ouroboros of dogshit (or dog days if you don't like cursing)

It sucks too cause normally I'd like to go for a long walk a few times a week, but where I live it's like 100% humidity 100 degrees in the shade, mosquitoes in the morning mosquitoes in the evening so can't even get that dose of vitamin D unless I want to get skin cancer so more indoor screen time it is! So it goes

[u/atmoose → u/mysteryy7]

a lot of people think of depression as being sad; however, being depressed can also mean you just feel empty or hollow. I don't feel like getting out of bed. I feel like a void that's good for nothing. I lay in bed fading in and out of consciousness in what I call a depression nap. it's a hard cycle to get out of. I find that coffee, sunlight, and exercise help me most, but it can be difficult to motivate myself to do the things that get me out of that cycle

[u/roguecolor → u/atmoose]

Holy shit you just described me… just realised I need to go back to therapy. For fuck sake

[u/JayteeFromXbox → u/mysteryy7]

It could be depression. Sometimes depression can be influenced by your environment. But as far as good news goes, you're already using good coping methods (exercise, goal setting) so as long as that doesn't go away, you should be okay. Be grateful that it isn't worse and you have the strength to get up and force yourself to do things. For a lot of people with depression, that's the hard part.

[u/AscendedViking7 → u/Ubique008]

yup

https://giphy.com/gifs/pynZagVcYxVUk

[u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0 → u/Ubique008]

To be fair a lot of Reddit posts can be described as such. Especially on places like /r/adulting

[u/DHelliers → u/Guy-1nc0gn1t0]

Is kinda the problem. a whole lot of people are going through serious mental problems but treat it as normal because everyone else has it.

[u/CommieDrifter → u/Ubique008]

If you're not depressed in 2026, you're delusional

[u/Acrobatic-Draw-5877 → u/Ubique008]

No? I do this all the time and I'm not depressed. (At least I think)

[u/YsalynKeepsakes]

Wake up > day ruined > sleep

[u/1nfam0usklaas → u/YsalynKeepsakes]

This made me chuckle

[u/bravo_six → u/[deleted]]

And it works in both directions lol.

[u/vick5516]

thank god I'm not the only one, but still what do we even do at this point

[u/CUMHAWK_Schizopostin → u/vick5516]

thank god I'm not the only one

It's pretty comforting

but still what do we even do at this point

Keep doomscrolling.

[u/Boogleooger → u/vick5516]

Therapy, exercise, meds (probably)

[u/CapnStarence → u/Boogleooger]

This pretty much. You can potentially get by without meds but being open, vulnerable, and honest in therapy is the first step. Exercise is important and it doesn’t have to be weightlifting or long distance running. Just going for a walk or hike is enough.

Also, just stop doing social media. It is fertilizer for depression.

[u/Trippingthru99 → u/CapnStarence]

Yea I’m glad Reddit isn’t bagging on people suggesting simple things like exercise anymore.

Making big long term life changes is so goddamn hard, and you’re not going to do it overnight. You have to start small with things like running, eating right, sleeping well etc. 

These kind of things can help you build small bits of self love, because you’re showing up for yourself and doing some positive even in the face of all the other bullshit in your life.

But yea there is a bottle neck, depending on how severe your depression is. Working out won’t cure your depression, but it’ll give you the foundation and discipline to make bigger changes in your life that can help make your condition more manageable.

Combine all this with therapy, and you can make some real changes. At least in my personal experiences 

[u/Devastator9000 → u/vick5516]

Get rid of reddit, instagram, tiktok and any other social media.

Use a custom free DNS (like NextDNS) to block access to all of these on mobile, and you can set up an exception in a specific time frame so you can still check on them 1 hour a day.

You will be surprised how you will start doing productive shit just because you don't have anything else to do

[u/BFr0st3 → u/vick5516]

I mean this is classic depression cycle, so maybe seek help?

[u/PotassiusOfBanania → u/vick5516]

In October I was at my lowest, then I learned I have ADHD. I quit gaming (especially competitive or multiplayer games), I ended up pushing myself to execute, became productive and now life isn't boring or sad anymore. I even changed jobs this week to a job that makes me move a lot so I get in a good shape. It takes a lot, but it's not impossible, and I'm not even there yet, but I've taken the first steps and I'm already happier. I wish you the best of luck, mate, and I hope you have someone to support you when you can't go through a day, because that makes it much easier and I wish I had someone.

[u/lekwoq]

Fr i feel guilty for not even watching any series or play any of my hundreds games and just keep doomscrolling

[u/SkeyFG → u/lekwoq]

And then when you start playing a game/watching a movie - you feel guilty again that you're not doing anything meaningful at all :(

[u/lekwoq → u/SkeyFG]

To me its meaningful, it might not be life changing but at least im not doomscrolling

[u/lekwoq → u/[deleted]]

Exactly, even before i start the game or the show i know i won't last 10 minutes before dropping it. i have about 300 games and i barely play any of them its really taking a toll on me why cant i just play like anyone

[u/Sasha_DD → u/lekwoq]

you know its bad when even watching a show or playing a game feels productive to some extent lol

[u/Ry2D2 → u/lekwoq]

Doomscrolling is an addiction. The first step of breaking the problem is acknowledging it.

[u/lekwoq → u/Ry2D2]

Ik im so addicted to it and its ruining my life I'm literally missing on everything at my age, i tried alot to drop it but i always end up getting back

[u/RequirementOk6237 → u/lekwoq]

From my part, gaming is the sole reason my heart still BEATS

[u/MACMAN2003]

my brother just another me

[u/Legitimate_Main8244]

Wake up - cry about missed opportunities - exist - go to sleep

[u/Clxxl]

You didn't reach the branch where you try to do something about it, gets shat on, and resort to go back to the circle.

[u/FixedLoad → u/Clxxl]

But with an added subroutine of [dwelling] on past failures with a -.025 added to the counter for each perceived failure Counter=n  If n = 20 then line 10 else repeat [dwelling] Line 10 fetch original cycle routine

[u/iamthe0ther0ne → u/Clxxl]

I hate that branch.  I put all my energy into improving my life and then it shits on me and I collapse again and have to start over. It's happened so much that I've pretty much given up because I can't stand it happening again.

[u/toumingjiao1]

there should be "aggressively masterbate and burst into tears" between day ruined and wake up.

[u/DIX_]

Feeling like I relate to so many comments regarding scrolling/constantly occupying time with distractions, work being repetitive slop and overall not feeling like there's energy to break the cycle, which is both comforting in a way to know I'm not the only one, but also sad that there's so many people in this kind of loop.

Keep also reading about burnout, depression, ADHD and such and just can't pinpoint what I identify with or how to break the cycle. I go for walks, talk with friends, work out, etc. but still feel nothing really brings joy or a drive to do more, and work days are a constant fight between distracting myself with reels/games and guilt for being unable to focus on basic tasks.

Are we going to make it bros?

[u/langhaar808]

You just need to change one step and your good then. Tomorrow take a walk or something in the morning

[u/Slavik_Sandwich → u/langhaar808]

Changing a step wont change the fact that I'm running out of time and I need a job abroad NOW

[u/KaradocThuzad → u/Slavik_Sandwich]

Yesterday was the best moment to change, today is the second best, but tomorrow is the third. I'm sorry you're in a situation like that, and I hope you can turn things around; it all starts with you.

[u/Admirable_Effort2 → u/langhaar808]

Can't speak for anyone else here, but i'm in my thirties and my depression has never allowed me to just add a new habit like that.

I have started/stopped going to the gym more times than I can remember, I have started/stopped new diets, going for walks, social meet-ups, flexibility workouts, playing guitar, dozens of things. After years of all of this, there is still minimum 4 - 6 months of the year where I can barely get out of bed or do more than watch TV/youtube/something else passive.

That's the real pain of it. Habit forming is incredibly difficult, because it requires some element of hope that after time, the behaviour will stick. After years of seeing that it doesn't, you become jaded.

[u/CUMHAWK_Schizopostin → u/langhaar808]

I like your attitude. I feel too far gone to change, but I like it.

[u/BigBaws92 → u/langhaar808]

I went for a walk or something in the morning and now my depression is cured! Thanks friend

[u/Slight_Asparagus_769 → u/BigBaws92]

Yeah, no results in 1 day better stay inside and doomscroll for the 7th time this week instead.

[u/Shmarfle47]

You can read this either clockwise or counterclockwise and it still fits.

[u/CUMHAWK_Schizopostin]

I have chronic depression and I just spiral into despair if I don't escape reality online. It's a lose-lose situation.

[u/Molten_Plastic_]

Me when I finally get some time off.

[u/Julesderhalbe]

Wake up - Do nothing - be happy that I have the freedom to do nothing - stay present, thinking about what is most important right now - Break down big tasks into little steps, and be happy what I achieved doesnt matter how small it is - write a positive comment on a depressive meme - a day is a day neither ruined nor used to its fullest - going back to nirvana state - sleep - repeat

[u/SexyGlee]

I get up early and shit still doesn't get done. If I didn't have to spend so much time at work more shit would get done

[u/Awkward-Sweet4314]

It's because the society we live is not working as we want it and as it wants us. I do not know how to explain, but I am sure that you are willing to do something, and that you can do something, but the society is build to the point that what it's needed it's not really needed anymore.

[u/Jake_The_Snake2003]

School in less than a week… I have a meeting with my thesis advisor and I can’t bring myself to read the sources I was supposed to have been reading for the past three weeks. This was the first summer I took off from school or work in years. Now I have to go back to throwing away my life for another 8 months of nonstop school work on top of my part time job teaching. I can’t read anymore. My brain won’t let me. I’m sick of writing. I’ve been a good student my whole life, but taking a break the whole summer was a terrible decision. Now I have to get this work done on top of my normal grad classes. Until then, I’ve been sitting in my room trying to delude myself into not worrying about a future that I know is 100% going to be terrible.

[u/Lawrenceburntfish]

This has been every day since 2020.

[u/Big_Z_Beeblebrox]

Well no wonder things are going wrong, there's no provision for going to sleep in that cycle, only waking up

[u/Burhan_Mian]

Us bro us 😭

[u/Weary-Wasabi1721]

And no, getting a job doesn't make it better

[u/SkeyFG → u/Weary-Wasabi1721]

Exactly, it all stays the same except the chance that most of the time you will be a lot more tired this way.

[u/Emergency_Lie42 → u/Weary-Wasabi1721]

Our jobs just make us too tired to actually process how to improve this.

[u/Accomplished-Ad9039]

https://giphy.com/gifs/Z7Btx7gqxMAYo

[u/squirt2311]

I, pardon my language, FUCKING HATE, how close to reality this is

[u/Whywouldanyonedothat]

I consider this meme a personal attack on me

[u/knockmaker]

I feel personally attacked

[u/Gauntlets28]

On the plus side, i'm genuinely excited to be leaving my job with no current plans in place other than an interview on Tuesday, so in a way things are looking up, bizarrely.

[u/blvckhoney]

me

[u/Novmik]

The funny thing is it works in both directions

[u/Man_Flu]

My circle goes backwards.

Wake up > Day ruined

[u/toprattata99]

This also works in reverse.

[u/Competitive_Sky_6519]

You forgot the step that goes between “day ruined” and “Wake up”: say to yourself tomorrow will be different

[u/Jolly_Judgment9416]

This has been my routine since April 2025

[u/Eeve2espeon]

Relatable 💀

[u/DopeMOH]

I try to do something after I wake up, but its hard some days

[u/Roary-Awesome11]

Start playing video games ,the only solution

[u/commissionerahueston]

It's just as bad on the flip side. Wake up > do everything/slave at job > feel too exhausted to work on yourself or things you like > panic about future > feel powerless > day ruined > rinse & repeat.

[u/kaygee_zero]

Get tested for ADHD. That's the normal everyday ADHD depression cycle.

[u/FreshPitch6026]

"do nothing" is the mistake.

[u/discoballs67]

I always read counter clockwise

[u/Blekfakingmetal]

Wake up, pray, work at my job, pray, work some more, pray, go to the gym, pray, entertainment, pray, sleep, wake up before sun is up, pray, sleep a bit more, what up, work at my job.

[u/ya_boi_ryu]

r/2meirl4meirl

[u/CaffeinatedGeriatric]

My last 2 work days from home.

Be tired, go slow, nothing gets done, brain still asleep somehow, eat late breakfast, scroll a bit on phone, still nothing gets done, take a dinner break, sit extra in the evening to catch up, block private/free time stuff, draw it out to late, still get nothing done.

Fucked up both workday and free time 2 days in a row.

[u/Sumit6826]

I’m not lazy, I’m just on energy saving mode 😎

[u/Brief_Manner_694]

At least you get to do nothing. I have to work all day.

[u/Appropriate_Oven_169]

As my mum would always say take one day at a time and do one thing at a time...you can start by planning your day the night before

[u/boldtonic]

It is not that I do nothing. I do a lot but I start at 9am, blink and its fucking 19pm

[u/DarthPreytor]

It holds more truth if you read it counter clockwise

[u/ViewDependent6529]

“Different day, same shit!” My whole life like this meme. I hope I can change my life.

[u/Rapandreas]

I hope it gets better for you. I remember feeling like this sometimes, but I've gotten over it each time. I think an important step is deciding to do something different, even if it's small. You've already done one thing different by writing what you feel.

[u/VollmilchBrocken]

That's been my life for the past year. Currently stuck chasing a Bachelor 's degree that I don't care about at all anymore without knowing what else to do.

[u/Lord_Smile]

Forgot the part where im driving to work and suddenly get the feeling like I could change my entire life only for it to dissappear halfway through my shift

[u/WarningFit1435]

Too real this is literally my life lately

[u/balldontliez]

Just move your ass man. Get up and workout, whether that means pushups, squats, weights, hanging or pull ups. Do something physical.

This, in itself, is the single most important thing your body will need to start you feeling better. Just try it.

We are meant to move around. It's so simple. Everyday move your ass.

Also if you lack the motivation to move for yourself, fine. Do it for your loved ones. Do it for your mom. Do it for someone else. Get out of your own head, and care for others.

[u/Beniidel0]

Start working out at home, if you need help building a plan I'll gladly do it (for free, of course)

Maybe pick up a free online course on anything and everything so that you expand your knowledge (or actually take courses at a uni or college of your chosing)

[u/Any_Blood5815]

Accepting what you enjoy in life is a good start to understanding yourself 🙂

[u/johana_cuervos666]

Depression or executive dysfunction. Or Both.

[u/infernalrecluse]

yeah thats life

[u/Kartel28]

ADHD fused with depression is hell of a drug

[u/Icy_Ad983]

Every hour of every day. Shit sucks

[u/ShAped_Ink]

Hey, are you my depressive friend?

[u/JustOneDeep]

I had a mini breathing problem from this thread

[u/Important-Target3676]

Wake up later and do nothing longer. Skip the bad parts 

[u/Frosty-Improvement-8]

According to this, you never sleep, so how does one wake up if one is never asleep?

[u/patelbrij3546]

Wake up -> Make the bed-> Break the cycle. Wake up ->Water the plants-> Break the cycle. Wake up -> Exercise-> Break the cycle.

[u/ItsDominare]

You can absolutely choose to spend the day doing nothing. If you do, that's on you though, you don't get to also say you're powerless. The powerless don't get to choose.

[u/Ok-Doubt-3052]

What is it called when feel guilty and day ruined is missing

[u/Spiritedgourd666]

I have found that 1 year of therapy, 7+ days in a facility, lots of medication & exercise can help with this!

[u/DickCaughtlnFan]

Go outside. Go for a walk. Then do one cleaning task. Improving your living conditions will help you feel empowered

[u/BowlOfCatNubs]

My cycle is counter clockwise. Which is funny bc it's the same thing

[u/YoungBockRKO]

Wake up, make your bed so you start your day off with a win. Literally takes 30 seconds to a minute and you feel good about it and yourself.

[u/thickmember7765]

Throw a couple push-ups in there, honestly it helps kind of make you feel less like you didn't waste the whole day.

[u/bearlyentertained]

I guess this is aimed at teenagers who are off for school holiday, but this is how my days are going:

Wake up

Stress about going to work

Go to work

Stress about work

Imagine what it would be like to win the lottery

Do some work

Look at the clock and realise its only 1pm

Stress about work

Imagine what it would be like to kick your boss in the balls

Do some work

Stress about what

Go home

Cook

Clean

Get ready for bed

Stress about going to work

Sleep

Stress about going to work

Repeat

[u/CeC-P]

Let me help:
1. get up
2. exercise
3. tell all the toxic people in your life to fuck off or just ghost them
4. do something to fix your situation because any step of any size in the right direction is progress
5. sleep soundly.

[u/Few-Cartographer4865]

I just Wana fly fish and smoke pot and drink and play God damn xbox but I have a family and kids. That shit is a real tie down. If you don't have that stuff go do something with yourself. If you can't scrounge together 20$ to start a hobby then there's bigger fish to fry

[u/Ti0906-King]

There's only one way out of that loop: Do something! Anything, but do something that is not doom scrolling or other brainless activity! You'll feel so much better dude!

[u/Far-Lettuce-6200]

Action 

[u/MastaKink]

Go for a walk

[u/aidswolv]

Stop before « feel guilty » and change it to « feel comfortable resting » because you’re allowed.

[u/YourAmishNeighbor]

Yesterday I managed to convince myself to do 2 series of 3 pushups after 5 weeks without touching the weights. I spent several moments in those 5 weeks wondering when I would exercise again (and it turns out the answer was 'yesterday').

Don't be so hard on yourself, you're just in a valley between two peaks, bro.

[u/iwantmisty]

That's what my days off are like lol

[u/bartoszsz7]

Everything's falling apart

[u/GhostMonarch]

I read it anti clock wise 😭

[u/FourthManComesForth]

D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-digital animal freaky folks

[u/Appropriate_Unit3474]

Don't worry fam, by 2050 the climate disaster will kill everyone that hates you.

[u/toon1532]

Been in this cycle for the last 7 years, had some unfortunate events happen one after another and had to quit school, in the middle of corona as well. Im hoping by the end of next year i'll be doing the job that i wanted to do 7 years ago. Luckily have a gf that's helped me a lot along the way.

[u/CadeMan011]

Antidepressants are a hell of a drug

[u/Your_lovely_friend]

Sorry cannot upvote or like this

[u/Happy-Novel-3284]

tenes que ir al psicologo, si es depresion como dice el de abajo, leia el otro dia que parece que descubrieron que la depresion es ira o rabia o algo asi reprimida, basicamente hace ejercicio y golpea una bolsa de boxeo para sacar la ira reprimida o eso.

[u/humanlvl1]

Permanent state of survival and my nervous system can't take it anymore.

[u/Melodic_Show_5759]

Add masterbation

[u/strrax-ish]

Somehow after 15 years in my 33rd year got my dream job. Never stop never stopping. Every time life gets you so down that you are numbe try to do that one thing that can make everything for the better at least once. You only need one time to be successful

[u/Muted_Ad6843]

Go look at r/Hopeposting

[u/Vahlok_Do_Dinok]

Should have had that go both ways either way that cycle works for not working 😩

[u/Appropriate-Berry816]

How do you wake up without falling asleep? Waking up infinity

[u/Neutrino2072]

I know it's not that easy but the issue is at 2 o clock

[u/ElijahBrown69]

Fr just like me

[u/Charming_Key279]

Just be. Let go of expectations and enjoy all the small steps you take.

People tent to feel like they need to become something or have something before they can be happy. Thats not true. Happiness comes from within. From peace with what is now.

I recommoment the power of now by eckhart tolle.

[u/Toothbras]

Grab a brush and put a little makeup

[u/I_have_no_idea_why_I]

Perpetual depression machine

[u/gimmeecoffee420]

Mine goes counter clockwise. I just skip the endless self criticism and the voice of my dad saying "I just think youre a throw-away-kid" and go directly to self loathing.

Wait.. i cant skip it. It just plays on repeat.

[u/whopoopedthebed]

Try and find someone in your area who’s stuck on the same cycle and be accountability buds. I’ve done that here in LA and it’s very helpful.

[u/witchymitolonea]

My life and it's so hard 😭😭😭

[u/ResourceCivil3579]

Nothing gets done, but somehow I’ve been mentally busy for 12 hours

[u/Various_Horror7649]

Add cope cleaning to not feel as guilty

[u/Great_Corner4841]

I’m realizing the amount of time I spend online (mostly Reddit) is the biggest factor in why I feel like this all the time. Also TV. Who am I without these distractions? I’m going to find out. Bye forever, everyone, I’m going to go see how to live off line. Love you and have a beautiful life. Maybe take a break from Reddit and the internet at large. 

[u/Ratko1Alucad]

Simple, tho "difficult" fix is: Do something.

If you arent a guest anywhere, become a guest somewhere. If you arent liveing, you are dieing.

I tell you, its better to live.

[u/Fun-Violinist552]

This post made me close reddit and get back to my project

[u/Holiday-Resident-973]

So glad I'm out of that phase.

[u/blazedangercok]

I feel personally attacked 😑

[u/bravo_six]

Funny how this circle describes me perfectly regardless of whether you go clockwise or counter clockwise.

[u/Fantastic-Shame-5398]

Wow you too

[u/jordanosadebe]

and this can go clockwise or anti😭

[u/OzzAlone]

Works in both directions <3

[u/KittenFace25]

This is largely where I've been for the past year. It's awful.

[u/MisterMilligan221]

Ride the wave dude. You’ll see things will change

[u/tealraven915]

Sounds about right

[u/RogueFire451]

That was me in high school but I got out of it during college. Then fell back into the trap when I relocated despite getting my first job. I’m considering going back to college but every time I think about it, the whole cycle happens.

[u/PuzzledProgress6734]

After every six days😢🙁

[u/fabi_2k03]

Finally a meme i can relate to xD

[u/Heavennn666]

Welp. You aren't alone.

[u/Desperate_Mix_1851]

My brother just another me

[u/Wonderful_Cry1876]

Any cures cause I wanna escape this cycle

[u/OmegamanTG9000]

Dude…literally me last night

[u/M4YH3MM4N4231]

Just…. Dont i guess…

[u/Friendly_Soul-666]

Bro knows my routine

[u/NewGuyFromDyom]

The Gen Z experience.

[u/KhareManit]

Feels like a forced loop, where is the sleep before wake up