Hi folks.

For the past couple of months, I've lost interest in all the things I used to love. I'm just tired of everything. I feel bored out of my mind, and I feel easily fatigued. My sleeping patterns are normally the same, I got to sleep at around 12:30 and get up at 8:30 to go to school. My eating is probably the same, to say the least (I've never really eaten a lot). I have frequent mood swings, but most of the time I'm in a lower mood. I'm not suicidal, but sometimes I have thoughts about what things would be like if I wasn't alive. I've been on Zoloft for about six years now I think. I take 200mg every morning. I'm also very anti-social. I never want to hang out with anyone, but I feel bad for straight up saying that so I come up with excuses why I can't hangout.

This might sound odd, but it helps

Take up running. Im serious. Running releases certain endorphins in your body (actually, any kind of exercise does but running is my personal favorite). What eventually happens is what we call a "runners high." But running really does help battle depression and it's a great way to just get away from it all and have some time to think. It's great! Its going to be a little tough at first but SET GOALS, and you'll fall in love with it! At least try, I know it sounds kind of weird but it really really does help, plus it makes you feel so accomplished.

Also, to go against the common "running is bad for your knees and joints" argument, that's actually not the case. Running helps to strengthen, just make sure you stretch aftwards! That's where it can get messy (if you don't stretch). But I really hope you try this, and ill be praying for you, friend.

-Macy