Thank you everyone for your replies.
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Originally Posted by Wild Coyote
Make sure you have enough help with med changes/adjustments.
Do you see a therapist?
Try not to isolate. Basically, do the opposite of what the depression is urging you to do. 
Do you have CBT/DBT skills you can use during this time?
I am so sorry you are going through this.
Please take excellent care of you.
WC |
Thank you.
Sometimes, I try to use some guided imagery online since it seems to be a form of mindfulness. Every now and then on youtube, I'll look up ones that especially center around depression, anxiety, and the need for self-compassion. I haven't had the energy, but I know I need to take some action and go at a slow pace. It seems a lot of people in my life are also struggling, so I've been trying to be there for them, but I've lost sight of trying to take care of myself. I'm still figuring out how to do that.
As far as a therapist goes, I would consider going back to one, but I think I'd need to find a different one. Sometimes when I get especially depressed, it's hard to find the words to describe how I'm feeling, and I just appeared so slowed down and have that flatness in my voice. It was getting very expensive at $40 a session.
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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
Do you think a med re-evaluation would be helpful at this time? I think it's common for people with depression and bipolar to feel like they've let themselves and others down. Could a tdoc help you with this? Best wishes. |
Thanks, Jennifer.
I think I need to go back to my pdoc. Last time I was there, we identified that there were some concerns, but we would just monitor and hope that naturally I would get back on track. Now, I'm starting to realize that I can't hold out much longer. Something needs to change. Maybe it's time to go back up on my Seroquel. I'm already on the highest dose of Lamictal, Gabapentin, and I take Klonopin for anxiety.