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When low mood makes everyday life harder
Notice what has changed
Depression can mean lasting low mood, little energy and losing interest in things you usually enjoy. ADHD can already make starting things difficult. Depression can add another barrier.
Tell your GP what is different from your usual difficulties. For example: ‘I normally enjoy seeing my friend, but now I do not look forward to anything.’
Make one activity easier to begin
If you want company but cannot organise a visit, send a trusted friend: ‘I am feeling low. Could you come round for a short visit? I cannot manage organising much.’
You do not have to clean the house or arrange an outing first.
Make the treatment plan usable
If your plan says ‘be more active’, ask your therapist to turn that into one activity you can actually start. Decide together what the first step will be and what could remind you.
Tell them if the plan is too much on a low-energy day. Ask for a smaller version rather than leaving the difficulty unspoken.