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No motivation — feel like I'm going down a black hole
Mental Health | Last Active: Apr 24, 2018 | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
@twobluelady Welcome to Mayo Connect,
I'm so glad that you posted about your lack of motivation and your need to make some changes. You know, admitting you have a problem is the first step in getting better. Divorce is a difficult thing to recover from. Many of us have walked that road and understand how it feels.
Several months ago, we had a discussion called "Happiness: A One Week Journey," here is the link to that discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/happiness-a-one-week-journey/
Perhaps you will find some encouragement by looking at Dr. Amit Sood's program. In the meantime, stay connected with us. Find things to do that you enjoy, like walking, talking, listening to music, etc.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Teresa
Replies to "@twobluelady Welcome to Mayo Connect, I'm so glad that you posted about your lack of motivation..."
Thanks for your nice post Teresa. I was just divorced at age 72 against my will. I miss my ex wife and my nice home terribly. Now I'm in this retirement community, but still living alone in my little studio apartment. My life long depression has gotten worse even on 300 mg daily of Effexor. My motivation is zilch. Glad I found this group.
Rick
My biggest problem is I seem to have what is called "treatment resistant depression" none of the numerous antidepressants I've tried over many years have helped much. Oh well I just try to keep trusting in the good Lord.
Rick
Hi, @ricktrout--just wanted to mention you might like to take part in the discussion about treatment-resistant depression starting here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/66691/bookmark/?ajax_hook=action&_wpnonce=fad62fc57e.
There you’ll meet people like @jimhd and @amberpep, who have talked about their experiences with treatment-resistant depression.
Have you found any other strategies that do provide some help with your depression, since none of the antidepressants you've tried have helped much?
Hi, @ricktrout . I have treatment resistant major depression, as well, and it's a rough go, for sure. I'm 67, and had to retire 12 years ago because of, as the psychiatrist diagnosed, major depression, PTSD, anxiety disorder, OCD, depressive bipolar disorder and suicidal ideation. I was approved for ECT, but planning the logistics became too overwhelming. Being abandoned by my wife would be devastating. I wouldn't actually blame her, having put up with my mental health issues all these years. I know it's been hard on her. I'm sorry you're having to go through that. I hope you can take care of yourself during this time, and not get deeper into depression.
Remember self care.
Jim
Hi, @ricktrout -- just saw your username on this discussion and wanted to let you know I am thinking of you. You sure went through a lot of losses, and I'm so sorry about that. Wondering how you are feeling these days?
@ricktrout How are things going for you?
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Thanks, I have signed up for the program.