[canuck1971]

Not sure why. Can feel myself spiraling into depression again. There is no reason. No crisis, no danger.

Trying to pull myself out of it, but can't seem to pull myself together. Lots of nightmares lately and lack of sleep.

Therapy sessions are basically me trying to stay grounded. It is like I am there but it is not really me talking. This happens, but usually when I am scared or stressed. But I am not right now.

So so tired of this battle and am sure my T is tired of listening to me.

Is there really light at end of tunnel?

[possum220]

Depression normally hits us after a period of prolonged stress. Stress doesn't have to be from just a negative source. It can come from a time of excitement and happy things.

Ask your T what she is thinking. None of us are mind readers. The length of a tunnel is determined by the size of a mountain.

Take care.

[Claritytoo]

In the past when I was having panic attacks or bouts of depression I would keep trying to figure out why and never get the answer. Now that I am aware of my alters I will ask if someone is having a difficult time or if someone is scared or angry. Now most times I get an answer. Usually it is someone who is not liking the time of year or the people I am with. One of my alters is have trouble. When I listen they tell me it is them. They don't always tell me why they are having those feelings. I comfort them and reassure them that we are safe and I will not put us in a bad situation where someone can hurt us. I tell them I will protect us. This very often helps change what I was feeling. Maybe this could work for you and your system. I think it helps my alters to feel safe and acknowledged.

[shortandcute]

this happens to me a lot during this time of year; fortunately i got a good nite's skeep last nite, tho. i slept for about 9 1/2 hours! we're a little more relaxed abiut Christmas--we put up lites but not a tree and we just open present throughout the month instead of just one day. makes it easier

[Claritytoo]

I am glade to hear you are doing better.

[littlemick]

Originally Posted by Claritytoo

In the past when I was having panic attacks or bouts of depression I would keep trying to figure out why and never get the answer. Now that I am aware of my alters I will ask if someone is having a difficult time or if someone is scared or angry. Now most times I get an answer. Usually it is someone who is not liking the time of year or the people I am with. One of my alters is have trouble. When I listen they tell me it is them. They don't always tell me why they are having those feelings. I comfort them and reassure them that we are safe and I will not put us in a bad situation where someone can hurt us. I tell them I will protect us. This very often helps change what I was feeling. Maybe this could work for you and your system. I think it helps my alters to feel safe and acknowledged.

Are you available, I have so many questions.