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Originally Posted by Crook32
Last saw my T on Monday and won't see her again for 22 more days because of my vacation and then hers. I am supposed to leave on Friday for a week at the beach with family but I really don't want to go. The only reason I am is because my kids really enjoy it.
My main problem right now is I am starting to feel low again. I have been crying tonight and have been having the feeling of wanted to just throw my whole life away family, job, everything. I just feel self destructive. It all sucks because I had been doing better for about 2 months. I really don't want to slide again. I wish I had asked my T for a session on Friday before leaving. I just don't know what to do. My family is very triggering for me. I don't know maybe this will all pass once vacation is over.
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I know! Family is supposed to help you, but it can be so stressful.
How about this: There are a bunch of techniques for making depression better that you could practice almost continuously during your vacation. There are quite a few different types of meditations and breathing techniques to try, for instance. You can view your vacation as a chance to test these out and learn which one of these (if any) is effective at keeping you un-triggered.
You might find some good ideas here:
http://forums.psychcentral.com/4262681-post105.html

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