I've been battling depression for three years now and only recently took the plunge and started formal treatment.
I can't even bring myself to be half as interested in even something as small as reading a book or watching a movie.
If you force yourself to do it, you'll just feel exhausted like you're at work.
Recently, I've been trying to relax, but I find that I'm not interested in anything, and when I'm free to pass the time, I'm feeling particularly uninterested.
Depression is like a sticky black dog that has been stalking you for three years now, and it's been a really rough time.
I'm so happy for you to hear that you've finally started treatment.
As you progress in therapy, you will slowly realize that when we are depressed, not wanting to do anything is actually a normal part of the disease.
If you insist on fighting this state, not only will you be tired as if you are working overtime, but you will also tend to frustrate yourself. This, in turn, is not conducive to recovery and may even make you hate yourself more.
So when you want to relax but can't find fun and don't want to waste your time, try these tricks:
First, accept that you don't want to do anything.
"Never mind, I'm sick, that's what makes me lazy." "This disease is quite calculating; I've had a hard time because of it for three years, and it's forcing me to lie flat and rest" .......Talk to yourself like this and recognize the situation. Don't blame yourself for being lazy, you're just sick and it's not your fault at all.
Second, the "do not want to move" state as a small friend to play
Visualize that lazy feeling as your old favorite critter, game character, or anything.
Quietly observe it and understand it:
For example, it can be played like this:
1. How old is it?
----- Hey, it's three years old.2. What does it look like?
---- Soft but with a little Q pop, eyes stick to the face, flat like a starfish, all gray only eyes bright.3. When will it pop up?
---- It comes every time I have a depressive episode, and lately it's been stringing me along. Can't say it's annoying, just kind of annoying..........
Through this kind of game, the abstract feeling is turned into a concrete image, and you can even talk to it to relieve boredom.
Third, adhere to the treatment, drugs and psychological two-pronged approach
Studies have shown that depression treatment in conjunction with counseling has longer-lasting effects than medication alone. If you are in a position to do so yourself, try this combination.
Also check out the self-help bookBurns New Emotional Therapy", and working with therapy can help you adjust better.
I hope this is useful to you, cheers.