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Replies to "@dorma First of all. recognizing you are experiencing depression is a step in the right direction!..."
Vitamin B12 shots can also help. They help me. I have had depression on and off for years. I got long COVID in 2022 and fell into a hopeless state of mind. I am also in recovery and when I got sober in 2017, I started running and exercising to help with my depression and anxiety. Now that I have Long COVID, extreme fatigue and many other symptoms, I can't run anymore. I decided to try Cymbalta. I am on the lowest dose possible (30 mg.) as I have been on many anti-depressants and could not tolerate them for one reason or another. I have found this to be helpful. Adrenal fatigue can also cause issues with depression. Maybe look at http://www.samhsa.gov or the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) websites. They have resources that might be helpful as well.
Thank you; and thanks to the several replies from others! It is encouraging to read the responses.
I do need to try harder on some of things above. I am really struggling, but trying to be positive. The only exercise I can do is stretching. It helps me stay limber, but doesn't really help the pain.
I did a lot of decoupage for several years, then discovered pour painting, which I love even more. But for several months I can't seem to get motivated to do anything. I have no appetite, and have gone from 95 pounds to 87. I've lost 4 inches in height, due to spine issues.
Many doctors; no real help. We just don't have any good ones in our area. I will be 82 in a month, but I'm not giving up! The responses have given me a nudge in a better direction. ** No, about the senior community activities.