[SpasticBliss]

I am very very confused right now. I've been dealing with an issue for over 4 years now. I mean, going through phases of obsessively worrying about this, then all of a sudden, seemingly out of nowhere... it's over.

After 4 years of almost constantly worrying, at least something once a day would trigger a worry.... it's done. The situation is over.

So, I heard this most amazing news and I said, "Oh." And this wave of depression washed over me. I mean, it was a deep and heavy wave from my head to my toes. I became physically limp and exhausted and very very depressed.

I had to go to bed. I woke up very very nervous and stayed in a weird depression all day. I'm feeling a little better now, at home after a long/weird day at work. Feeling a little better about the good news.

I mean, was it the shock? I dunno. It was weird. Any theories? Anybody ever have the opposite reaction to something?

Yes. I think big news - bad or good - can be overwhelming, and that can cause unexpected shifts in mood. This definitely happens to me. Try to just let yourself feel the way you are feeling without judging whether your reaction is right or wrong or normal or abnormal (easier said than done, I know). Celebrate the good news in your own way and when you feel ready (and congratulations on whatever it is!)

[Victoria'smom]

I get like that when I become relieved. It lasts for a day or two.

[Unrigged64072835]

Depends upon the good news. But sometimes I do get like that. It goes away in a few days.