How to get out of the Bed Rotting cycle?

[Anonymous]

I have been bed rotting for the past 6months and I can't seem to get out of it. I used to be so active and motivated. I used to do so much. Work 2 jobs, be fully in Hustle mode, but I don't know, one day I woke up and I wasn't able to do anything... I started feeling unmotivated, depressed, irritated... I want to do a lot of stuff, but I'm just paralyzed and stuck. I really try but i end up back in bed, scrolling and scrolling... I still go to work and everything... it's just, after work, i can't function. People's presence irritates me. I just want to be alone. I always feel overwhelmed and like I'm drowning. I really don't know what to do and i truly and genuinely want to get away from this feeling. I miss being happy, lively and active

[Makeushiver]

Could you be experiencing depression? It sounds as if you may have a lack of a neurochemical named dopamine Almost every drug that the addictive drugs have the effect of a e. Dopamine, like every neurochemical, has multiple effects. The drugs that are abused e. g. methamphetamine, amphetamine, Ritalin, opiates cause an increase in dopamine more dramatically than anything else. The problem with them is your body need for homeostasis. If you take dopamine exogenously your body adjusts for the added dopamine and stops making it endogously. If you discontinue taking these abruptly you go into withdrawal. The moderate amount of dopamine produced naturally will increase over time once the outside source is cut off but it can't do so immediately. The presence of dopamine increases initiative as well as your mood in generaland it's possible to not have the problem later in life. I'd suggest seeing a professional esp. one who can write prescriptions. For many people, they work well. The two main types generally available are Selective Serotonin reuptake inhibitors; (MD's opften call them SSRIs serotonin is a neurochemical that makes many people relaxed and is used for depression that manifests as anxiety. The second type is a Norepinephrine reuptake inhibbitors- The main one of those is Wellbutrin (Buproprion) two others I believe affect both chemicals, they are Effexor and Cymbalta. Often a patient needs a few days to a few weeks to see if they help. There are plenty older anti-depression Nardil, Elavil, et al are a different category of chemicals and are used less now due to some of these requiring a restricted diet. You shouldn't have any problem getting a prescription for these; they are not psychoactive like some meds e. g. opiates and amphetamines. Sometimes amphetamine will be precribed if none of the others help. Before that though you will probably be precribed Lithium. The SSRIs I mentioned earlier are drugs you've probably heard of liuke Paxil, Prozac. Zoloft etc. Though it doesn't happen to ecveryone common side effects are weight gain and diminished interest in sexuality.

The norepinephine reuptake inhibtors- or at least Wellbutrin- actually increases ernergy a bit and enhances sexuality. WIf ellbutrin is also sold a Zyban as it seems to help people who want to quit smoking.

Sorry about lenth of response. Feel free to DM if you need or want more info.

[Oliverlogan263]

Dang girl, I can totally relate to what you’re going through. Burnout is real and it hits hard. But please don’t be too hard on yourself - you clearly need to give yourself some grace right now.

A few things that might help you start climbing out of this rut:

- Set super small, easily achievable daily goals so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Like “I’ll spend 15 min outside.”

- Schedule enjoyable activities you can look forward to, even if lowkey like movie night with snacks.

- Talk to your doctor about maybe trying an antidepressant temporarily. Sometimes our brains just need a boost.

- Connect with supportive people - even just a phone call while you work on being around others.

And most importantly, be kind to yourself! You carried a lot for a long time. Now it’s time to rest and heal. Don’t get down if you slip back - each small win counts. It won’t happen overnight. You’ve got this! Feeling better starts from within - focus on listening to your needs right now. Hang in there girl, you’ll bounce back 💖

[sage2021]

Something must have triggered this big change in you. Can you remember what it might be?

I'm surprised you still go to work everyday. That's a good sign.

Sometimes we just need to pull away from the world and hunker down and rest.
Life is getting so overwhelming for so many people.
I'm guessing you live in America?
That in itself is overwhelming so many people including myself.
But I don't want to stay in bed anymore.
I was very sick year's ago and was bed-bound for 16 years! I didn't go anywhere at all except for the doctor or hospital.
I went to a wellness center for 6 months and got better.
So now I have an aversion to staying in bed.
I only wish and pray for the best for you.
Maybe you are just taking a well needed break from life. Keep going to work at least.

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHO Anonymous

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I would get to your doctor ASAP. Having depression or anxiety to the point you can't get out of bed is no joke. That's literally how some people get bed ridden, by their own emotional & mental unwellness. I once was like that, but it was a much shorter time and I got out on my own. I made myself shower, get dressed, go to school, eat, etc. Even though I felt so horrible emotionally I pushed myself out to do things. But anyway, enough about that. Your doctor could figure out what antidepressants or medications to give you for your mental health so you can improve. But they could take a while to kick in and work, so just know they don't work magically/right away.

[ohsheeT]

Well you just took the first step you acknowledged it..


Now go talk to a doctor or therapist about it no matter what we do in life we have to put one step in front of the other no matter how much it hurts there's a reason for everything whether you know it or not that you need to figure it out..

We all have a destiny yours is not being in bed for that reason...

Sometimes we go through a burnout stage and we need to analyze and acknowledge things we're always growing whether you believe that or not laying in your bed depending on what you were thinking of you have grown now it's time to activate yourself again get up take a shower..

Dream fantasize become but just don't live there and be numb because that's not who you're supposed to be you already know that that's the reason why you ask this question..

I know you have dreams and fantasies go out and live them and let life start happening again

For whatever reason it is find it and then share it because I'm sure there's many people like you that need to hear your answer maybe that's what it's all about is for you to teach others

[HawkPerception]

Trust me. The struggle is real on my end as well. All you can really do is psyche yourself up. I try to get out of my bed and do some decline pushups. It always gets the blood flowing and gets me into a more positive and mentally alert mental state. Then I head over to the washroom and splash some cold water on my face. Usually does the trick when I do happen to do that

[OfMiceandMen]

That's some major depression setting in, you need to contact your doctor and talk to a therapist, even if you talk to a therapist in bed. Perhaps, they can find the root of the depression and get you back on track.

[SotiCoto]

My spine is in a terrible state these days. I always hated people, but now I have to juggle physical pain with all the psychological discomfort of going outside. Lucky I can work from home most of the time now.

[MacDaddyRico]

First, put down that damn phone! Too many people are addicted to their phones!
Get out and go for a walk.
I also suffer from depression, and I know it sucks. But I found that going to antique stores, for example, helped me tremendously.

[Staximus]

Put the phone down, turn off the tv and computer. Don't give yourself an excuse to stay in bed. Get as much exercise and sunlight everyday that you can.

[Sonorous]

You must fall in love with movement.

[provokeesmokee]

Have you spoken to your doctor?

[exitseven]

sounds like depression. You work too hard maybe.

[Booklover_90]

Seek a therapist.