Has anyone experienced this?

[Cpt Spectacular]

Hi all,

I've been struggling a lot lately and was wondering if I'm alone with my particular 'symptoms'.

I feel empty most of the time. I used to read, play video games and enjoy cooking. I haven't done the first two in about 6 weeks and I only cook because I have to. I find that when I go outside, the bright light is uncomfortable and hurts my eyes. I'm miserable. It was only about 2 months ago that I was my old self.

I quit smoking about 2 weeks before I had my breakdown and I'm sure that contributed. I'm still hooked on Nicotine lozenges/gum.

I'm going through CBT (3rd session) and have been taking a higher dose of Escitalopram for 2 weeks now. Just waiting for it all to kick in soon. I'm not sure how longer I can cope with this.

[LG18]

Hi all,

I've been struggling a lot lately and was wondering if I'm alone with my particular 'symptoms'.

I feel empty most of the time. I used to read, play video games and enjoy cooking. I haven't done the first two in about 6 weeks and I only cook because I have to. I find that when I go outside, the bright light is uncomfortable and hurts my eyes. I'm miserable. It was only about 2 months ago that I was my old self.

I quit smoking about 2 weeks before I had my breakdown and I'm sure that contributed. I'm still hooked on Nicotine lozenges/gum.

I'm going through CBT (3rd session) and have been taking a higher dose of Escitalopram for 2 weeks now. Just waiting for it all to kick in soon. I'm not sure how longer I can cope with this.

My girlfriend is currently going through bad depression.
She too mentioned the same symptoms as you - feeling empty.
She also described it as a numbness and a pointlessness.

She finds it difficult to concentrate on things and when she's not with me, often stays in bed a large portion of the day.
She said she didn't go for a shower until half three yesterday.

ao, although I don't have it myself, what you describe is very familiar.

[PunkyFish]

Hi all,

I've been struggling a lot lately and was wondering if I'm alone with my particular 'symptoms'.

I feel empty most of the time. I used to read, play video games and enjoy cooking. I haven't done the first two in about 6 weeks and I only cook because I have to. I find that when I go outside, the bright light is uncomfortable and hurts my eyes. I'm miserable. It was only about 2 months ago that I was my old self.

I quit smoking about 2 weeks before I had my breakdown and I'm sure that contributed. I'm still hooked on Nicotine lozenges/gum.

I'm going through CBT (3rd session) and have been taking a higher dose of Escitalopram for 2 weeks now. Just waiting for it all to kick in soon. I'm not I sure how longer I can cope with this.

I'm currently going though bad anxiety which impacts my mood. A few months ago I became really bad with depression. There were times when I felt like I'm a zombie and and I felt empty. I stopped doing things that I use to enjoy like watching films, seeing friends and so forth. I was miserable and just got to a point where it was like I had given up. I stopped going to work because I could no longer be bothered to go anymore because of my anxiety. When I was really bad I use to force myself to go out for a 30 minute walk everyday. It was a killer at first but gradually it did get easier. Also having a routine can sometimes help. I was put on medication and have just had my dosage increased a few weeks ago and most of the time now I'm back to 90% normal, I'm still not back at work but I'm happy again and doing the things I use to do. My advice is to give it time you will one day get back to a stage where the empty feeling will slowly begin to go and hopefully the medication will kick in. You will get back to doing the things you use to enjoy doing.

[mezzaninedoor]

If CBT is a struggle, which I have found.
A friend has just recommended ACT as an alternative. Theres a book as well. i'll post once I've reminded mysefl what that is.