How can I keep functioning through the utter blankness of depression?

I have work to do. I can't take time off.



I have to leave my room and work hard and interact with people.



This is seeming impossible.



Any tips?



Please don't suggest medication or therapy as I've tried both and they never worked for me and I can't go back and try again for personal reasons.How can I keep functioning through the utter blankness of depression?
Just keep taking one small step at a time, thats the best advice I can give from my own, personal experiece of depression, just one small step at a time.How can I keep functioning through the utter blankness of depression?
You've just got to soldier on as if nothing's wrong sweet. I know it's the last thing you want to do, but keep occupied, socialise, exercise, do anything as long as you're not sitting brooding. You'll work through it eventually
Celebrate each little milestone you make. Schedule some fun things into your life, whether a movie, dinner/lunch with friends. Get some exercise and get outdoors every day--it really helps.
If you don't want to try a course of antidepressants then try exercise. A good brisk walk normally cheers me up... xx
Try not to look for help. You might appreciate it if it's applied but you should not expect it.



It is not the answer to it all, but it can help.
Only you can get yourself out of it.
Have you ever tried Hypnotherapy? I went for anxiety porblems. It really helped me. You have to look for a reputable one. I know it's hard but you have to make yourself keep going everyday. As far as the meds go there are many different types. Did you try alot of them? If not as hard as it may be you might have to reconsider trying them and trying a different doctor. Exercise is a great help also. Good luck I feel for you. Remember you are not alone many people suffer from depression.
you maybe stressed rather than depressed , maybe you need a rest, a break away from it all - it maybe as simple as that? you dont say what age you are - could this be hormonal? other than that you really do need to find a sympathetic doctor - good luck to you
is there some thing you feel really passionate about??



music, drawing ect



if so take it and really make something of it, i dont know where id be without music now, it really helps as something to hold onto when everything else is so empty



also try thinking what caused your depression, when i went through it i started questioning everything, what life was, wat death is, who i was, eventually you cme to terms with everything and im actually so glad i got it as it made me who i am today



it does actually sort your head out
I feel ever so helpless for you,but I do have little tips some things that may help and I have been using these for years and I will send you an email,because it takes some under standing.In the mean time,read the answer already given and stand tough laura and between us all we will try to get you through this sensitive time.My best shane c.
thinkrightnow.com



im sure you could download it from somewhere. i continual repetition of positive affirmations.



keep saying to yourseolf in your mind '; i am happy now and i love being around people'; keep saying it and eventually u will believe it. fake a smile too. exercise helps. tapping.com