It's important to explain that I had a major injury and major joint replacement that left me pretty disabled for two full years, and out of work. I haven't been able to find work in this economy. But, I'm back to good enough health to do most things besides most athletic stuff or major extended standing/walking.
I'm so low energy though. I've identified stuff I need to accomplish, but it all gets so overwhelming that I find myself either too tired to get started, or too overwhelmed to know where to start. I'm demoralized from my job hunt going nowhere for over a year after having built a career. I'm looking at a house that needs major reorganization and such, and now's the time with no job, but every time I start on one thing it opens 10 other things to fix and I grind to a halt. Exercising always hurts and scares me a little (post-injury) so I can't keep to it. I don't even leave the house much because it costs too much money and it's too damn hot.
The one positive thing I can say is I've managed to cut down my drinking (used to be a heavy drinker, now manage long periods of sobriety), I don't do any other substances, don't like sweets, I eat alright… but I'm still so tired and can't seem to get myself going.
I find myself scrolling Reddit, watching YouTube/sports, playing video games, and sleeping a ton. I know I pretty much exhibit the symptoms of depression but I have no idea what to do about it, because I have no money and meds scare me.
Has anyone been here and gotten out of it? Where do I even start?