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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967
Singer47...you’re ahead of the pack. Thanks for the input. 
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Some thoughts: We have all been there when the depression was so deep that it felt almost impossible to get out of the bed. We have overcome it, but found out (experienced) that the depression is of a chronic character, more or less. It is impossible to get rid of it totally.
As far as I have understood (scientific articles I have come over), half of those depressed for the first time will have a new episode. With this new episode the risks for another episode increases and after the third episode, .... well!
There are (as far as I know) two important ways to reduce the risk for relapse. One is to take the time to know ones triggers (inside and outside). The second is to use structure in the day.
I should have wished that all people recovering from their first episode knew these two effective ways of preventing a relapse. We cannot run away from our depressions (and sometimes all our efforts to prevent fails). The risk is there always, also when we are on vacation.
That's why it can be important to use structure of the day, not only at home, but at vacation as well! (It is important to accept that so it is, and to learn so much self trust that one is able to say: "Yes, the risk is there, but I can manage with all the tools I have learned on my way").
Sorry for the long input. It helped me to write it. Hope it can be of help for you too and for all who read it!
Good wishes for you in the wedding and for the rest of your vacation!