My main problem right now. I’m faithfully taking my meds (including an antidepressant) and working through stuff in therapy, but I feel like I should be doing something more. I’m not currently employed or in school; I also don’t drive + I live in an area with very poor public transportation so I don’t get to get out very often. I try to do little things that make me happy throughout the day, like spending time with my pets or going for a walk, but the despair doesn’t lift for very long. Perhaps a med change is in order? I’ve been letting my care team know about my struggles. Just wondering if there’s anything more I can do. Thanks for reading.
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Exercise helps and eating healthy.
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Eating relatively healthy makes me less depressed also being with people Irl that’s y I go to mi support group… Have u checked out ur local one if u have one? Also having future goals gives me a drive
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Hey man hang in there! For the past few months I was just pushing through with the depression especially the heaviness and the tiredness hoping it would go away on its own. Was going to the gym and everything which only helped a little bit. I would sleep too much and would feel like ■■■■, go to work feel like ■■■■, wake up feel like ■■■■ basically everyday I felt like ■■■■.
Eventually I told my psychiatrist about it and she prescribed me a low dose of Wellbutrin 100mg which has been helping. The heaviness and feeling down and low motivation went away but I don’t know how long it might last. I was feeling good for about a week but I’m sensing the low motivation creeping in again.
I’ve been sleeping good but waking up is becoming a problem to where I feel groggy or sleepy for hours. Don’t know what that is. But I’m still pushing through it and that’s how I’ve been dealing with it. I tell myself that it will get better with time but don’t know how long it might take.
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I atm am in the anxiety side. I’ve been depressed, too …I’ve been like everything at some point in my life. But I’ve laid my past todie in a Fire. Awesome you have pets cuz that gives you responsibility. Try to set small goals and give yourself a hug for doing just that one extra thing. You can talk to dr, too. But mental illnesses are not just meds but HARD work. Yes, healthy eating and exercise will help for sure. But sometimes you just have to push yourself even though every ounce of you is fighting it. Don’t let years fly by and live in regret of what you could’ve done. But taking care of animals is awesomeness…you can do it! And as in my ramblings talk to dr if need to. 
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First i havent depression i dont know why doc prescriped antidepressant for me but he prescriped Anti depressant anafronil i experienced depression it was so bad i tell him he prescriped ssri it was good
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I used to get depressed a lot until I got back on Depakote.
It has erased my chronic low mood completely!
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Thanks everyone!
I will take all of your guys’ suggestions to heart. I’ll ask my pdoc about Depakote.
Depakote…memories of a zombie…in the past let in die in a 
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Everyone reacts differently to meds fo sure. Look up what tree your meds are on, maybe you need a different type🤗
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Excellent point haha
I don’t think my current combo of risperidone and Lexapro is working for me. 
I’m lovin my new med change. But it’s also a self awareness thing, too. I realized what a strain and worry to my husband. He doesn’t really get it, but loves me and gets scared and angry. Put myself in his shoes and kinda was a bitch slap
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I now sleep 4 hours a night ftw!
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Find some distractions and try to follow a healthy routine, eventually it will pass. 
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I have a lot in common with you with the not driving and having very poor public transportation. Except that which the insurance pays for which is very good.(only for medical stuff) Support Group is an excellent suggestion. It tends to be a very “safe” setting for social interaction. I would say, try not to stop doing the things you love to do. If depression causes you to isolate, try to be around people, even if it’s relatives or online.
I would say also, maybe try some new hobby. Things that engage your brain sometimes help a little.
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I never get sad or depressed anymore. I take Celexa, CBD oil capsules, and fish oil capsules everyday. I also exercise, meditate, play the piano, read, pray, socialize in person and on social media everyday, go on yearly vacations, volunteer, get enough sleep, eat nutritious food, and take my meds as prescribed.
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I still get depressed when I watch TV and see people advancing their employment or have a big house or have lots of money. Sometimes my wife makes me depressed when she gets in a foul mood and I just want to go and hide. I still have not made peace with myself about my illness as it just does not enable me to do what I want to do. One thing I try and think about is just being content with where and what I have in life.
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