Starting To Get Depression Warning Signs

[Lady of Longbourn]

I am feeling depressed again.

I keep asking myself what should I do? The thought of school is overwhelming. I looked out the window and saw the Christmas lights on the patio that I need to take down. I just overwhelmed and stressed out just looking at them. I need to start on an English essay. Stress.

What do I do? I should have a depression plan. That sounds good...

1) Talk to my therapist.
2)Tell husband
3)Write on this thread
4) Possibly call my psychiatrist?
5) Exercise more

Husband was talking about his work. He was just looking for someone to talk too. I felt like I wanted to slip into a hole. I just couldn't take the stress of the conversation.

I am so tired of depression. So tired of fighting it all the time. I wish I felt better.

 

[Changing4Best]

Ayesha, when you feel like that when your hubby is talking at you about his work, can you tell him you feel like that and just don't feel up to listening at the moment, would that help at all?

Your plan seems good. I sometimes just sit and look out a window that has a view, can you do things like that? Something to get your attention off self. Also, I have a rocking chair. It comforts me just to rock...

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

I do a lot of pacing. It helps.

 

[Changing4Best]

Ah yes, I've done that too, before my rocking chair days.

I've had terrible seasonal depression this year also, which I don't really recall having had in the last few years, though I did have it when I lived in New Jersey (I live in North Carolina now). I had a sinus infection on and off all winter though...

Today was one of the first days I went out for a walk in a long time, as it was warm out, though not sunny, it had just rained. I know I took a chance, as it could have rained again, but thankfully it didn't. My dog and I both needed the exercise!