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Apr 29, 2011, 09:48 PM
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depression slinking back in.....
How do you notice it coming back? |
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Apr 29, 2011, 10:27 PM
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Well, I've kind of got a list of things that indicate it for myself. People might have slightly different things, but there's probably a lot of signs in common. It's good to be aware of one's own indicators. Written down.
Just a small selection... not getting anything done, not bothering to get dressed or shower (yuck, but true!), waking up with dread of facing another day and not wanting to get out of bed at all, a lot of staring into space, can't focus, can't respond... Basically, when I turn into a staring zombie, get really down on myself (as in "I can't do anything right!"). For me, it may or may not include crying and such. Usually not. I just go dead and leaden. I don't freak out or anything if this happens for a bit, but when it starts to go on, that's when I start to "count" it so to speak. For me, anxiety also tends to increase... afraid of everything, random anxiety attacks, afraid to leave the house, talk to anyone etc (As a bit of an aside... I've always been astounded at the DSM list. That's all?! For only two weeks?! I would seriously barely notice hitting the criteria, but maybe it's from having been in much much worse states and for much much longer, that it seems so... wimpy(!) Like... the tip of the iceberg... (I was undiagnosed for a very very long time despite huge indications, so was totally unaware a list even existed. When I finally saw it, it was shockingly pale to 25 years or so of experience, you know?!  ) When it becomes more than indications, there's a whole bunch of others... Last edited by Anonymous45023; Apr 30, 2011 at 02:17 AM. |
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Apr 30, 2011, 08:18 AM
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i know exactly what you mean.
I just couldnt pull myself together today. Just drifted along in my own head. |
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Apr 30, 2011, 12:11 PM
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It starts with me getting real tired and crabby. Then I start getting irritable. Next thing I know, something has me in tears that shouldn't. Then the game is afoot.
Blah. I hate that feeling. I am just coming out of yet another severe depression. I'm trying not to worry about it coming back. T said that would make it more likely to happen and he's probably right. Just keep doing as much as you can handle so you stay functional on some level and ride it out.
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Apr 30, 2011, 01:39 PM
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I was in the same boat as you earlier this week. Kind of hit me out of the blue. I felt leaden, anxious, didn't want to get out of bed, wasn't eating much of anything and sort of went between crying and totally numb. I seem to be pulling out of it, so I'm hoping that it was just a little dip in the cycle and that a full-blown episode has been averted.
Be gentle with yourself, stay safe, and hopefully it will pass soon. If it sticks around too long or worsens, maybe a call to the pdoc is in order. I just saw mine yesterday, and it was good to check in with him. Hang in there... 
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I've been scattered I've been shattered I've been knocked out of the race But I'll get better I feel your light upon my face ~Sting, Lithium Sunset 
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Apr 30, 2011, 05:54 PM
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thanks all , im ok, just a tiny dip for me (fingers crossed) its been so long since i felt stable for this length of time.......i just dont wanna go back now.
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Apr 30, 2011, 05:54 PM
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Apr 30, 2011, 06:21 PM
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May 01, 2011, 07:28 AM
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May 01, 2011, 09:51 AM
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I know it's coming when I lose my energy and everything I need to do becomes wearisome, even exercise which I normally love to do and have patience and stamina for hour long workouts. RIght now, I can hardly handle 20-30 minutes, and it's like, when can I be done. And yet, this restless agitation and jitteriness....yep depression!
hugs to you all and be gentle with yourself..... |
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May 02, 2011, 02:27 AM
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hmmm another day, no desire to do anything, no point.
No energy to do anything but smoke. Hmmmmmm. |
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May 02, 2011, 07:56 AM
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Since your day is just about over there, I want to wish you well for tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a brighter day. PM me if you want to talk.
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I've been scattered I've been shattered I've been knocked out of the race But I'll get better I feel your light upon my face ~Sting, Lithium Sunset
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May 02, 2011, 08:10 AM
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When depression is coming back, I feel like I'm falling and I lose all desire to fight the illness
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"Monsters are real, and ghosts are real too. They live inside us, and sometimes, they win." ~Stephen King Dx Bipolar II Med-free for the time being |
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May 02, 2011, 08:54 AM
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May 02, 2011, 08:54 AM
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May 02, 2011, 08:55 AM
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Warrioress wrote: When depression is coming back, I feel like I'm falling and I lose all desire to fight the illness
I feel like that too. It's oddly comforting, though. Like I've fallen into this pit of mashed potatoes or something. I know I'm not supposed to be there, and it doesn't feel good, but it's terribly familiar and so easy to settle into. Odd image, I know...
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I've been scattered I've been shattered I've been knocked out of the race But I'll get better I feel your light upon my face ~Sting, Lithium Sunset
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May 02, 2011, 08:58 AM
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May 02, 2011, 11:44 AM
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May 03, 2011, 05:46 AM
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today it felt like being pressed down, so i slept.
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