[grainsofsand]

My last post was pretty positive about my response to my medication. And things are still going well, but I have had a few times when things have gotten to me quite a bit. I know I will still have moods, etc. but now if I overreact I start to get paranoid that nothing is working and it's back to "hopeless" bad moods and irritability. I don't know about you guys, but a big part of my anxiety/depression is constant worrying, overanalyzing, and thinking everything to death. I guess the main thing right now is that I get worried that I will lose control of the progress and slide back . Maybe it's wearing off!! (just kidding, sort of.)

keep on working towards moving forward. What helps me is working on my thoughts in addition to the meds. I try to stop myself when I have "stinkin thinkin". Keep supporting and taking care of yourself.

esther is right....i don't have a T right now, so i have to do "self-therapy" all the time. i have to work on the thoughts that try to crowd in and send me spiraling downwards....it's hard, but it can be done....goodluck, pat

[grainsofsand]

Thanks to both of you. I try to talk to myself all the time, by that I mean an internal positive dialogue, but also try not to think too much. It helps to get out of my head and take some kind of action, any kind - exercise, clean the house, etc.

Esther, I love your quote about the caterpillar!

[(JD)]

Yes, that's a worry that comes along... the depression hangs tough, doesn't it? Telling us lies, making us worry about hoping... and the anxiety is the the other half of the 1 - 2 punch. Write the positive aspects down so you can reassure yourself that you are on the right path... read as necessary. I agree with trying to be more active... even a few minutes of focus away from the worrying can help!