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temporary cure...

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So I have been feeling really depressed latley...almost suicidal...friday...i went to the store...shopping to occupy my time...looking at the dvd section reading the backs...so i wouldn't have to be alone...even bought dvds that i really don't need...just so i can go back and return them give myself something to do....but while out (same thing ealier in the week)i had to fight back tears...i just wanted to started bawling...i wasn't done with my shopping, but i stopped at home on the to finish up...and i laid on the floor just fighting back tears---becuase when i cry it is so obvious my eyes swell up so much...but then i discovered i might get to go out in the evening...and that turned into an ordeal...the person i thought i was going to go out w/ i thought was ditching me (cell phone not working properly...but i have been ditched a lot in the past)--so i end up going out having a fun time--then sat. went out again had a fun time---and now i feel happy--i don't feel like crying---but i know it is only a temporary fix....how do i make it last...?
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I wish I could tell you. I wish could figure it out for myself.
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I think that is lifes greatest question, and with depression, it certainly makes it a little worse, or a lot worse...

Life is never stable, took me FOREVER to figure that out, maybe your symptoms are telling you something

how are meds? talking to your therapist?

I have days like that too, just like you, except mine are accompanied by pms (does this happen around your period a lot?) plus I am at the age of hotflashes and all the rest of that fun stuff, mood changes are horrific

maybe your body is changing? meds need changing?

If none of this was helpful, I can always just shut up and give ya a HUG!!
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I wish i had the cure for that one so than i could try it myself..but up until recently the only thing that i did to fight my tears/depression was keep myself as busy as possible, i had myself involved in at least one thing everynight if not more(with my kids activities, and my own stuff), this year my husband and i decided not to put the kids in so much so than i'd have more time for me(hopefully) but since i haven't put my kids into so much, is when i notice my depression getting really bad! So i'm not sure if its just a coincidence or if keeping myself seriously busy was the answer!
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The fear of being alone has kept so many in abusive relationships. Being alone isn't that bad. It is only a temporary state.

Have a good cry and get it out of your system.
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