Depressed again!

[Sara25]

Hi

i’ve battled depressed and anxiety for years, but felt like i’ve been managing well the last few years. Then on Tuesday it hit me again at full force. Went from the night before feeling pretty good, to having to leave work feeling dreadful - panicky, nauseous, and generally feeling like everything is pointless. It’s the worst i’ve felt in a long time if ever. I’ve got a supportive husband, and two young kids and I feel guilty i’m putting them through this. I’m trying to do things to help me feel better, getting outside etc but I only having small moments of slight release. Hoping getting off my chest and hearing how others have got through sudden bouts of severe depression/anxiety might help.

[kanga_brumby]

dear sara25 that is the problem with the beast within. It can be asleep for years and years. Then like a volcano just blow in your face destroying all the fun in your life. What I have found works for me is to remember what lifted me the last few times no matter how silly or stupid. just something to laugh at even if it at myself. and just remember to love yourself even when your down especially when your down that's when you need the love the most.

Kanga

[romantic_thi3f]

Hi Sara25,

Big welcome to the forums and thanks for being here! Yeah I agree with Kanga in that it can seem like a volcano at times, so I'm especially glad that you reached out to the forums even though it may have been hard.

It sounds like you're doing things and committed to doing better; I think that's so important. That's probably one of the biggest things that has helped me with my depression - little steps. Going for a walk, therapy, reading, housework - continuing to do the things that depression likes to stop us doing.

Given that you've battled this for years, what sorts of things have helped you in the past?

I also want to share a couple of links for you to see if they help -

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/staying-well