New Member - 10 Years of Depression

[stephenp79]

Hi

My name is Stephen. Im 29 (refusing to turn 30 ever) and have suffered from anxiety disorder for 10 years and depression for 5. I have been taking paroxetine for nearly 10 years, with a few failed attempts to come of it several years ago.

Last month I lost my job of the last 7 years (due to so many extended periods off due to depression). I have applied to go back to uni for a post grad and looking forward to this as i view it as a bit of a frsh start. My main worry is that i now have 4 months till then to get in a physical and mental shape suitable for doing a uni course.

I have found myself sinking into the old routines of sleeping all day and being awake at nite, rarely leaving the house and getting no physical exercise. I have seen so ma doctors, specialists etc over the years and read in depth on depression on axiety and depression so I know what is required to get better - the problem as many of you will know is doing it (the lack of motivation, energy completely incapaciating). I guess joining this forum i hope that chatting to others will inspire me, provide new ideas and help get ready for the start of uni and my new life

Anyone currently off work or jobless, I would appreciate advice on motivation for getting out of bed, maintaining a productive routine etc

Thanks All

[diane07]

Hi Stephen

A huge warm welcome to nmp

You'll get loads of advice and support here and make some lovely friends along the way

best wishes

di xx

[emma30982]

hi there and welcome

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Stephen,

Welcome to NMP. You will find that many here will understand how you have been feeling and will offer their support. To change your body clock set your alarm 15 minutes earlier each day, let's say start at noon and soon you will be getting up earlier in the morning and that will help immensely. Also, get at least 15 minutes of morning sun. Go to bed at the same time every night and don't look at tv or be on the on the computer an hour before bed. Mental stimulation before bed makes it harder to go to sleep. Getting a good night's sleep will help with the depression. I hope this helps and I'm glad you found us.

Take care,

Laura

[duskess]

Hello Stephen , Welcome to NMP, lots of help advice and understanding here , glad you found the site, try to go a walk whenever possible its a start , and eat a healthy diet , you will gets lots of advice from members here, you take care , :welcome: Duskess x