[DechanDawa]

I have been checking into Psych Central infrequently.

Today I checked in and found I had depressing personal messages.

I did not think I was in a bad mood but after being on Psych Central I felt my mood dip.

Here are some other triggers I have recently identified:

1) Any kind of chocolate.
2) Know-It-All type people. It seems the Internet has made "experts" out of everyone...
3) When I don't dream. I read that dreaming equals good REM sleep. So not dreaming is a trigger...
4) Isolating. Which is most of my life. I think it is a constant trigger for depression.
5) My present apartment. I moved 12 weeks ago and this apartment is a big mistake. This has happened before in my life. I just have to spend the whole year breathlessly waiting until my lease has expired and I can move. In the meantime it would be good to spend much less time here.
6) Traffic.
7) Dieting. I realize I can't strenuously diet while depressed, but I can eat healthy.
8) Any type or amount of alcohol. It is huge no-no.

[gayleggg]

Stress
Money
crowds
Deary weather

[Unrigged64072835]

Stress, finances, lots of people (especially inconsiderate ones), and overheating.

[Lost_in_the_woods]

Pretty much everything...
I'll just list 5 majors off the top off my head....
1. Getting yelled at (or any negative feedback)
2. Procrastination and subsequent messier house..
3. Thinking about my family, my past, and everything that has lead me too here.
4. Not minding my P.L.E.A.S.E skills.
5. Isolating/social anxiety

[Booh]

Being awake is my overarching trigger.

[bugbear83]

I'm still trying to figure out what "triggers" a depressive episode with me, but a few things to definitely stomp my mood into the ground pretty quick are:

1. Talking to my ex. In any capacity. Literally even if we're just talking nicely like we do nowadays, I spent too many years being yelled at and put down and my brain is still getting over it.
2. Getting caught in the thought cycle of being a "bad mom".

That's all I know for sure right now...

[ScientiaOmnisEst]

Let's see:

Any kind of "should" thinking - I could write a damn book detailing the entire ideology that makes thining about certain topics, philosophies, etc give me terrible anxiety and make me want to curl up and cry because I somehow identify whatever it is as the ONLY CORRECT WAY TO EXIST and I'm a vile, disgusting failure for not agreeing or measuring up.

Stoic people with no emotional needs, or those who cured themselves of mental issues through sheer discipline and willpower. So much guilt.

Stories of abuse. So much guilt (this one really stretches back)

Accounts of growing up fast or being ultra-mature and adult by a young age, including total independence by or before age 18. Guilt guilt guilt I'm the worst.

General comparison of ability with anyone - I'm a failure

Some kinds of food. Weird, but I've noticed it. I'm basically allergic to Chinese food in that I'll want to burst into tears halfway through the meal despite no triggers. It's purely chemical, and I still don't stop eating the stuff. :/

[missbelle]

people that talk incessantly.....My ears start ringing
people that brag about all the things they have, the wonderful family, good health....not all of us are that lucky!!
thinking about my sick daughter

the shoulds...what I think I should do

[missbelle]

Originally Posted by Lost_in_the_woods

Pretty much everything...
I'll just list 5 majors off the top off my head....
1. Getting yelled at (or any negative feedback)
2. Procrastination and subsequent messier house..
3. Thinking about my family, my past, and everything that has lead me too here.
4. Not minding my P.L.E.A.S.E skills.
5. Isolating/social anxiety

What does P.l.E.A.S.E stand for...thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!