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RECENT LAPSE INTO DEPRESSION

FAITH1234
FAITH1234

I have suffered with depression for the last 30 years.  I have maintained it with medications and I was in the inpatient program and PHP a few years ago.  The last 2 years have been pretty good, but the last month I have been a lot more depressed with the feeling of "what is the purpose".  FYI - I have never been suicidal.


Lately I feel like nothing I do means anything and I also feel like I am not doing enough.


I have been having a hard time getting myself to go out with friends or even my husband.  


I seem to be telling myself that it will be better tomorrow, but then tomorrow comes and I feel better in the morning and then in the afternoon I am down and crabby again.


Any suggestions?


shadowlady
shadowlady
Perhaps you need a medication adjustment. Exhaustion fuels my depression, perhaps it does yours? Ill keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
Definitely talk to your doctor.

>>I have maintained it with medications

Probably time for a prescription adjustment. Anyway ... talk to your doctor and don't waste any time doing so.
Ghostwolf04
Ghostwolf04
Maybe try some chewable vitamin candies in the afternoon. I have some cookie dough flavored b 12 ones that pick me up in the afternoons.
I get how you feel tho. I have felt alot lately that I can't accomplish anything. My days are slow, boring, and unfulfilling. I get mad at myself for not being motivated, but I just don't feel like doing anything. It sucks. I don't even know what I could be doing that would make me feel better and more whole. I think it is just me, not outside influences. If I try to make a change it may not help. So I just sit here and feel stuck. Sound familiar?
Best of luck figuring this out.
Community LeaderWanderingVet
WanderingVet
vitamins may be good for you, but have no recognized effect on depression. Get all medication advice from your doctor.
caring2018
caring2018
I am sorry you are struggling again. It hurts so much when you feel good and then suddenly you don't. Have you talked with the doctor about you struggling with depressive episodes again? Maybe your medication needs to be regulated. Do you see a counselor? I would recommend talking to them as well. Also, is there something different happening in your life that you think could have contributed to your relapse? For me I have learned what my triggers are and when I start to feel them I refer back to the strategies I had before when I was depressed. The strategies I use are pray, write my thoughts down in a journal, talk with friends who understand (this site is a great place for that), do something I like to do (for me that is dancing or playing games), and listen to uplifting music. I will keep you in my prayers. I pray that you will feel better again quickly. Please continue to share, we are here for you. Blessings and Hugs!