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Betrootapple2New Contributor
hello, first time user.
not able to get out of bed. can not do basic activities such as cleaning. in constant negative and unhinged mind. just want to escape the gloom and doom thinking for the new year. have a positive out look. able to look after myself and cook. have energy to participate in conversation with others and do daily activities. my goal is to maintain routine, and have a regular amount of sleep. well, appreciate this.
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NatureLoverSenior Contributor
Hi and welcome, @Betrootapple2 , it's good to have you here.
I'm sorry to hear you are so depressed...I have been there often in my life.
Do you have any professional support? Like a counsellor, meds, psychologist or psychiatrist?
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I hope you find the forums supportive...
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hello @Betrootapple2
I have grown 3 beetroots this year and only eaten half so far so can relate with your name ...
Hope you find a way to make the forum work for you.
Welcome
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Eve7Senior Contributor
Hello @Betrootapple2 and welcome to the forum. I’m sorry you are so depressed. That makes life really hard.
There are lots of helpful people here with lived experience so please stay around and chat with us.
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Max33Contributor
Hello @BeetrootApple2 from Max33
Welcome to this forum.
When I am depressed I lose interest in everything and want to go to sleep. Going for a walk can liven up your mood. You might see a cute baby magpie or a pretty lorikeet. Yesterday I saw 7 pink and white galahs pecking in the grass at the small park near my street. There are lonely dogs that bark when I walk by. Some are quite cute and I say hello to them. However there are not enough dogs to talk to.
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