Showering and eating helped with the sadness 😌

I still don't know where to go from here though, today or more long term. Something is missing from my life, but I don't know what. Every time I encounter something that feels like it might be fulfilling, it quickly turns into disappointment.

Whenever I think of a new hobby, I either run into complications that make it more frustrating than fun, or it gets boring after a few days. When I see a new message in my inbox here, people tend to log out after 5 minutes and/or after a while we just start to repeat the same topics.

Anything that made me satisfied in the past no longer does, so I don't know what to look for or work towards, which makes me feel rather hopeless and powerless. 😕

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Penny · 46-50, F

mayb eits hormonal or you have a legitimate chemical imbalance in your brain making you depressed. have you been eating well and getting regular exercise/sleep? getting enough sun and vitamins?

NerdyPotato · M

@Penny well, sun has been a bit tricky. The weather changed drastically, which definitely didn't help.

Penny · 46-50, F

@NerdyPotato "Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression. Melatonin levels. The change in season can disrupt the balance of the body's level of melatonin, which plays a role in sleep patterns and mood". - googles answer to " why does not enough sun make you depressed" - maybe try some melatonin gummies before bed?

NerdyPotato · M

@Penny I'll see if I can find some tomorrow. Thanks for the tip!