Having a rough time lately

[Shannon Hebert]

My depression came back a couple of weeks ago. I'm functional, but not doing great. I am looking for a new psychiatrist and when I find one I'm going to take my meds in and say "I need better drugs. These don't work." It sucks, because I was doing really well. I was ready to leave my job and start my own business and now I'm second guessing everything and don't have faith in myself anymore. My husband wants me to talk to him about it, but there's nothing to say, other than I feel like shit. I don't want to bring him down with me.

 

[joeylittle]

I don't want to bring him down with me.

I understand that.

Maybe instead of talking about the depression, you can ask him to help you with distraction? It's hard to do stuff that's too complicated when we are really low, but perhaps a movie, or going for a walk, or some home project that the two of you could do together?

Keeping our mind slightly active while depressed helps in small but important ways.

And that's great that you are going to get your meds looked after. It sucks when they need adjusting, but it's also good to get that tool working again.

And keep posting, that helps too.

 

[WishfulThinking123]

Shannon it's so good that you're reaching out! I'm sorry that you're feeling this way and I hope that they are able to adjust your meds for you. I also struggle with depression and my anti depressant has really been helping me. When I do have periods of depression watching a funny movie with someone or especially a crazy Life Time movie is my go to :) Laughter is the best medicine and really helps me. I agree with joeylittle, maybe you could just watch a movie with your husband or go for a walk to get your mind off things.