I'm crashing

[Critters2]

I was treated for depression about 10 years ago. It was bad and chronic--four hospitalizations. But it honestly got better. A change of scenery and working the 12 steps of Emotions Anonymous helped. So, of course, once I was better, I stopped doing what had helped. Well, it's back.

I feel like nothing is going right, can't eat, can't sleep, worry, worry, worry, and occasional thoughts of self-harm. Not suicide, but cutting. Haven't done it, but keep thinking it would be a relief.

I'm glad to know this group is here. I have an appointment with a counselor tomorrow, and found an EA meeting in town. I can't go next week, because of a work meeting, but the week after that I'll be there.

I hate to be struggling with this all again, though. Thanks for reading.

[EFerrari]

1. I'm so sorry you're going through this.

I myself have been tilting with a major depressive episode for nearly a year now.

I'm still here and in one piece in part thanks to this forum.

Be so very good to you. :hug:

[Critters2]

2. Thanks, expat!

I only recently found this forum. I thought I was over my depression, but it is back with a vengeance. So, I need all the help I can get. Good to know this forum has helped you.

Thank you for the hug, and all the best in your struggle with the beast. :hug:

[DemExpat]

3. I honestly think that mental health problems are seldom cured,

but managed, so I also will not be at all surprised if my major depression, anxiety disorder and borderline symptoms return at some point in my life.

It helps me to know that I came out of it once - now going on about 20 years (!), though it rears its ugly head once in awhile.....
This gives me some confidence that I can find a way to handle it if needed in the future.

All the best, and glad you have support appointments set up.

DemEx

[Critters2]

4. EA gave me the skills to handle it,

but I forgot about the "powerless" part. That is, as you say, it's not cured but managed. A crisis at work--to which I responded with depression and anxiety--has brought this all back into focus. I should've known it would return. Now that it has, I need to rally my resources.

Thanks for your kind words. It's good to have found this forum.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

5. Are you on meds now?

If so, what meds? If not, what meds were you taking and how long ago did you stop?

This is not idle chit-chat.

Hang in, you have friends here. Have you reached out to start developing links to caregivers and support assets?

[EFerrari]

6. The term "support asset" is new to me.

:thumbsup:

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

7. Just another name for...

Any of the full spectrum of caregivers and advocacy groups/