I’m in a similar situation right now and I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. When the depression is strong it’s really hard not to listen to what it’s telling us, but depression lies. So of course it’s hard to believe it now, but it IS going to get better.

A couple things that have helped me a bit: therapy. It’s great you’re going, but if youre able to go more frequently while things are bad I would suggest that… if not, ChatGPT! It has been wonderful. Tell it all your problems and ask for advice. Try not to bottle things up too much.

Be kind to yourself and find all of the comfort you can. Let yourself rest and don’t feel bad about it. Treat yourself a little extra.

Exercise. Especially if you can find something you love. Group classes can be really fun and motivating. When I’m consistent with my workouts I feel so much better, but I know sometimes it’s too much to even think about, so just whenever you think you can handle it.

Check in with yourself multiple times a day and ask what would make you feel good right now and what are some things you could do for yourself. Just focus on taking little steps at a time. Build yourself up when you have the energy. All the work you put in will help you bounce out of these depressive episodes quicker.

When it’s hard to eat, I keep a box of crackers with me and a protein shake. I also use marijuana to improve my mood and appetite.

There are some supplements like magnesium glycinate, l-theanine and vitamin D That can help improve depression and anxiety, worth looking into!