Depression

Do you feel like you're just existing and not truly living? 

When you wake up, do you feel too tired to get out of bed, too drained to shower, too exhausted to make even the smallest decisions, like what to eat or whether to get dressed? The thought of going to a supermarket may feel like a mountain you can’t climb. 

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
 
Depression can feel like a heavy fog that never lifts, leaving you just going through the motions. Maybe you spend your days sleeping into the afternoon or losing hours in front of the TV. You’re tired all the time, yet sleep never seems to refresh you. Even if you manage to force yourself up, there’s a constant ache in your body, a weariness in your bones. And underneath it all, there’s that inner voice whispering, “What’s the point?” You might find yourself feeling hopeless, tearful, struggling with low self-esteem, or worrying endlessly about things you can’t change. Sometimes, it’s hard to remember a time when life felt any different.
 
Depression can arise from many sources, such as prolonged anxiety or stressful life events like divorce, job loss, or bereavement, or physical factors like hormonal changes, chronic illness, or nutrient deficiencies. For some, it is linked to a history of trauma or genetics. And often, depression can sneak up on you, seemingly triggered by nothing at all. But remember, it’s not a sign of weakness. It’s your mind and body’s way of signalling that something needs to change.