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Posted 6/19/2013 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
I have a feeling my anti depressant is not working... I'm feeling intense sadness ATM, and past 2 days I've been experiencing mood swings.

My next appointment with my psychiatrist is not till next Thursday. I hope I can last that long. Besides the intense feeling of sadness and lost, I felt overwhelmed and the thought is back... I'm a bit scared.

Anyone has any coping mechanism that may help me go though the next few (like 7) days?

Post Edited By Moderator (getting by) : 6/18/2013 8:06:51 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/19/2013 1:05 AM (GMT 0)
Claire,

in the meantime use your distress tolerance skills. Like holding ice, distraction.

Exercise, getting outside for a 15min walk.

You can do this, if not call the doctor now.

Peace
Trina
Posted 6/19/2013 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'll do some walk.
Posted 6/19/2013 2:17 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Clarie,

I am sorry you are feeling so down right now. When I am having a hard time, I work really hard to stay in the moment. I kind of make myself pay attention to everything I do. This is being mindful for me. When I do this, I don't have time to think of other things. Eventually being mindful becomes second nature to me and my mind doesn't stray. Until I start feeling bad again, then I have to practice more. I think this could help you too. It is being mindful, but also called living in the now.

I even go as far as when I do dishes, I say out loud what each item is as I wash it, rinse it and put it away. That really helps when you can't get your mind off of dark thoughts.

Be sure to call somebody if you get bad. There are sites and numbers in the resource thread. That is the first thread. Often people don't even notice it. But it is very helpful.

Know that everybody here really does care about you. You aren't alone with this. Be sure to call your prescribing doctor if it gets worse. I had a bad time this spring (after the long winter that we had), I thought I would have to increase meds, but I did get through it without an increase. It was touch and go though. Take care of you. work on the mindfulness. It really does help.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/19/2013 3:21 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the advise Trina, Carl and Karen. Things are a bit overwhelming last couple of days, I just kinda finally broke last night couldn't take it anymore.

I guess I just need to live in the moment and clear my mind.

We do have services like lifeline here in Australia, I won't call them unless I'm suicidal, that's what's its for anyway.

Thank you for the kind words and suggestions. I did just went for a walk and cleaned up my front porch, which took my mind off the dark thoughts. I'll keep myself busy and get more rest as well just to keep my FMS pain under control.
Posted 6/20/2013 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for cheking up on me... I'm not moping... just keeping myself busy, avoid thinking of the negative stuff.
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