Depression is making it hard to be present

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Mar 81 min read

My kids want to play with me and I just feel empty. I go through the motions but I'm not really there mentally. The guilt of not being fully present is making the depression worse. It's this awful cycle. On my meds, seeing a therapist, but some mornings I wake up and just don't want to face the day. Just needed to vent to people who get it.

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CChris P.RegularMar 9

This resonates too much. The going through the motions thing. You're not alone in this. Have you considered talking to your doctor? There's no shame in getting help so you can actually be present again.

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SSteve K.RegularMar 8

I'm dealing with something similar right now. The empty feeling even when you're physically there is real and it's hard. Have you talked to anyone about it? My wife finally convinced me to see someone and it's been helping.

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AAlexRegularMar 9

Your kids just want YOU in the room with them. They don't need perfect or energetic. Sometimes I sit with my kids while they play and just exist in the same space. That's enough. But real talk, please reach out to someone professional.

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