Hi, sorry to hear you feel so bad! If you are suffering from depression you should talk to your Doctor, there are medications and treatments to help depression like cognitive behaviour therapy. You say that you want to do things but are not able and that you are always exhausted? Do you have any other syptoms? Why i ask is because there is a physical illness called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ( CFS or CFIDS in US), the main syptom of this illness is severe fatigue but there are other syptoms too. I have suffered with CFS for the last 13 to 14 years, I have not been able to work for the last 12 years. I hope this has been of some help to you and I wish you good health. (Please note CFS is not Depression.)

I can uinderstand somewhat how your feeling...I had a bad ATV accident last year in August in which I was in a coma for 3 months and am still rebilitating. I feel spaced out and very tired when I sit at home for the most part....So I go for walks....go into the public...Make myself get out of my cocoon sort of speak....while I still feel tired an spaced out on a daily basis physically moving and getting into the mainstream of watching life go around keeps me somewhat half alive.....staying to one's self can be depressing at times especially while going what we're going through! I had to relearn how to speak and walk after my coma and the various strokeS I had while in my coma. It tried to get me down....But maN, I'm not going to let it! Depression lies in each of us.....I suffered from depression long ago....congratulations on having your kid man.....that's a great accomplishment for you!!!! The doctors tell me it will be quite ashile till my brain heals and comes back to some normal function....Please....keep that part of your brain focused on the good parts of your life...alwaYS....because the bad will come along and try to take over ....Hang over...okay? Please......I was a musician and singer before....relearning the guitar.....The voice ain't too good though!! yikes!!! It freaks out my Fiance when I sing in th bathroom...oh well, I'll keep trying....Depression is tough I know....But You do know you HAVE depression....Don't let it take control of you....You ARE worth the life you have....okay? We all are.....Godbless you and your family....Phil

I can relate. I too am tired and depressed and a sahm. Too much to do.Are you expected to be a supermom? I find that working in chunks of time allows me to be kind to myself and reward myself as I finish each boring task. Do you have any help around home, or does your significant other think every little bit he does is a big deal. I have teenagers too and it just about kills them to lift a finger because, well you know, I'm home all day. I think depression can be your body pushing back when others are pushing you too far. Good luck to you.