Depressive psychosis

When I'm so very far down, I hear voices telling me how worthless I am. Whispers in my ear. A symphony of a single voice. Drastically since the meds but still very scarry. Anyone care to share experiences or advise?

Ry

Sometimes it has worked for me to respond with something like "There that is. Thank you for sharing. Not.". I imagine the voices to be a Greek choir, like in a classic play where the choir comments and moves the story along, or simply provides filler. A choir that probably is caused by biochemical storms in me, that simply -is-. If possible, I notice it, and move on.

Sometimes it works for me to come up with another opinion, a positive statement that counteracts the nonsense, something in a short phrase, that I can hum to myself.

Ideally I make sure to eat well during this, get extra sleep, and pleasant distraction. Definitely not the time to watch TV news footage of war and mayhem.

If I'm able to leave the house, a brisk walk or run might help, kick up some endorphins.

I do things that help me on the road towards feeling safe and soothed. What would I do for say a two year old child who is feeling what I'm feeling? Maybe it's time for comfy clothing, a blanket, a stuffed animal, reminders concrete that the front door is locked, that reality is real, that I am here now.

Sarah