I know that feeling of anxiety that depression is going to take a strong hold again. I flip rapidly. That is to say I can have a run of good days and then wham I am hit with a bad day that can become a series of bad days. The anxiety causes insomnia because I never know what kind of mood I will wake up to.

Recently I have learned to face the bad days and the potential for bad days head on. I will cut the night time anxiety with pre-bed meditations that include building the self confidence that I can overcome anything that comes at me, even depression days. If I wake feeling badly then I dwell on affirmations until I pull myself out of bed. I keep going one step at a time with a record in my head telling me I will be okay. If I wake feeling good then I dwell on gratitudes until I jump out of bed. I embrass the peace and promise myself I will remember the good feeling.

Being aware is our best defense I think. Aware that we are vulnerable and aware that we are powerful. Be not afraid. Use the worry and the fear to remind yourself how important self care is and how important it is to take the extra care when you need it. Take the care and claim your wellness.