Mental HealthEnglish · 3 months ago

Anyone else feel they just go through the motions?

Mental HealthEnglish · 3 months ago

I’m depressed right now so that’s part of it. But I feel like I just exist, I just go through the motions in life. I do everything right (exercise, social functions, counselling etc) but it’s not a particularly enjoyable life.

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3 months ago
i think you’re describing depression perfectly

contact your doctor or therapist, i’m sure they can help

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