How do you find motivation when you feel depressed?

Question: I see a therapist that doest go deep, i have no phyciatrist (been to a few bad ones) I stay at home w three kids while husband is in iraq, I have no friends locally, nor family. I have NO motivation to deal with life.

Answers:
BEEN THERE!!! My husband was in Iraq for 9 months. I have 3 kids at home with me and had just moved back home after he left. I didnt have the military community helping me but I assume you are still in the military town. Please remember that your kids need you and your husband certainly needs you. He needs you to stay strong until he gets back. Your kids need you to be positive at ALL times. My kids saw me cry many times, however, they saw me laugh many more. You have to remember that he IS coming back. Volunteer somewhere while the kids are at school. If they arent at school, find a place that offers a "mommy's day out" several days a week and use it! Hit the gym. When you're there you can punch a bag until you get out all of your frustration. Volunteer at your local mission feeding the homeless. Sounds unappealing, I know, but believe it or not, you WILL get alot out of it. Your life sucks. I get it. But it doesnt have to. Apply for a part-time job. Go to military functions and MEET PEOPLE! There are thousands of women out there who feel like you do. You arent alone! There are many many things you can do to get motivated. Your husband has enough to worry about over there. He doesnt need to be worrying about you and how you are. He needs to know that you are ok and the kids are ok. He needs to know that you love him and cant wait until he gets home, but in the meantime, you're FINE. Good luck! Email me if you need someone to talk to, vent to, cry to, etc. I'll be thinking about ya!

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you need a buddy to encourage you. try to get out hire a sitter and go have some you time. cheer up

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