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Rollercoaster moods

AK32
AK32
Is it normal to have your moods rollercoaster as you're going through therapy? This weekend i was on top of the world, ready to kick the s#%t out of my depression and did some deep cleaning in my house - tons of energy. Then something happened at work on tues that sent me into a downward spiral & yesterday i was totally wiped and now today i am slowly starting to climb my way back out of the abyss .... Again. I know therapy dredges up a lot of feelings and memories and everything can be pretty raw as youre dealing with this. Also, im not yet fluent in the strategies and tools im learning about, so i cant yet properly manage those feelings.
Just wondering if anyone else has exeperienced this. I am planning to ask my therapist about it @ my next session
cyndy001
cyndy001
What you are experiencing is normal. There is one thing that has helped me when things start to get too intense. When working with your therapist you may choose to stop or change to a different subject when things start to get intense. Before you get to the breaking point ask for help with how to deal with these intense feelings. It reminds me of watching a scary movie at night. To get the intensity of that out of my head I may watch a half hour comedy and I can go to bed and sleep without those scary thoughts in my head :) I hope this helps.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I think it is a good idea that you talk to your therapist about this. I hope you keep getting better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes it's normal and a very good sign. It helps if you do keep a paper and pen journal to unload a bit on whats going on with you. Just try not to read it back again as it's just very random mental anguish.
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah, just when you hit bottom, there's another hill to climb, just remember that the view is great from the top.
gramybear
gramybear
Absolutely. and if you have trouble remembering things, bring a journal to write your questions in, things you want to remember, etc. Even they have to write things down.Depression can be a roller coaster, an endless circle, Murphy s Law, and I could go on and on. The worse is keeping the devil away. Yes, therapy will dredge up quite a bit but the sooner you can work through it, the better it will be for you. I am still trying to find a therapist that will take my insurance. Take good care of yourself. Hugs GB
DCUK
DCUK
O HECK TIS RIGHT IM AFRAID!!!,

I WONDERED SOME WEEKS IF I WORE STEEL-KNICKER'S AS MY MOODS WERE SO UP N DOWN!!! STICK WITH IT MY FRIEND HOPEFULLY YOUR COME RIGHT...

HUGGLES [ DC ]
AK32
AK32
Thanks everyone for all your replies.
You guys are always so helpful and genuine. I am so glad I found this support network and found you guys to lean on.
{luv}
solitudeisnear
solitudeisnear
I am on your same roller coaster, we must be in the same seat!! I think i'm on the high end again, but financially I am not. If I had that figured out I think I could be better! I am here and know you are here for me also.