I am 18 and I have been dealing with depression for a few years now. I just started on antidepressants about 4 weeks ago. Lately I feel so alone and I have no energy to do anything. I quit my job and I just sit around doing nothing all day. To make things worse the girl I'm in love with has just got a boyfriend and now I'm stuck being one of her "bestfriends". I've started cutting myself and I was hoping I could get some advice on what other people do to deal with similar problems.

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Originally Posted by justin2315

i am 18 and I have been dealing with depression for a few years now. i just started on antidepressants about 4 weeks ago. lately i feel so alone and i have no energy to do anything. i quit my job and i just sit around doing nothing all day. To make things worse the girl im in love with has just got a boyfriend and now im stuck being one of her "bestfriends". ive started cutting myself and i was hoping i could get some advice on what other people do to deal with similar problems.

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We have a former cutter who participates - let me see if I can find her. She gives great, experienced advice.

Antidepressants can and do sap your energy - it's a common problem.

Did your relationship end because of your depression? Have you tried talking to a professional about your issues? Sometimes just having someone listen is most helpful.