She's back.

JRF

Try hold ice until it hurts. the do deep cleansing breaths

Deep breath arms should height
then let breath out with a noisy exhale and drop arms.

This is a version of the divers response, should help for a while at the very least.

You are not alone! We all go through the sneak attack of depression, feeling good and bang, where did this come from? However, it always passes. I know it is dark and oppressive now, this is what skills are for. To get us through the dark times. You are strong then you know, we all are.k

Have you called your doc or therapist? Are you on medication?

Here is a link that may help you. Not sure what your dx is so I search for severe depression skills. This forum also has a resource thread at the top of the threads. 6 pages of good information.

https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/managing-major-depressive-disorder/tips-for-coping-with-unexpected-episodes

I hope this helps.
Peace and strength
Trina

The puking is most likely from the anxiety. I just started Lexapro (added to what I was already taking) and it seemed to start working right away. I wish you the best.

Hugs, Karen...

I get anxiety over the weirdest things. I can be okay and then get an anxious thought and it is all for not. It is hard. Keep practicing the breathing. It does help. Can you take a walk? Just walking helps. Keep focusing. If your mind wanders, bring it back to where you were and continue.

If all fails call your doc or therapist. Being anxious is no fun. Especially because of the vomiting.

Buying a home is a good thing but can cause anxiety because there is so much to it. Take it one thing at a time. Pause and try to relax. It will all be okay... It is just scary.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi JRF007,

I've read your post on the daily thread regarding your depression. Your increased depression could be a side effect of the medication that you just started. Try to hang in there. If it get worse, contact your doctor.

Yesterday, I felt exactly how you feel now. I was lethargic and tired despite the fact that I slept for 8 hours. I was literally on the couch, in my nightgown, for most of the day. Oh...and I forgot to add that I was binge eating like there was no tomorrow.

However, I forced myself to go for a walk and exercised today. I felt a little bit better afterwards (although I had another binge eating episode).

I think that you should go for a long walk or do something that keeps you active. Do you have a hobby? If you do, maybe you could concentrate on it.

No matter what, try to force yourself to do an activity, (i.e. housecleaning, walking, dancing, etc.) even if it's just a few minutes. You might feel better afterwards.

I emailed my old therapist yesterday and she doesn't have any openings until October... She mentioned her colleague could see me sooner but I don't know about starting over with someone new. Although it's been a few years since I saw my old one.

I'm trying... I want to give up but know it's not a real option.

And if it isn't a good match you can always go back to the first one.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi Guys - The good news is I didn't wake up throwing/dry heaving like I have for the past week or so. Still feel very anxious and depressed, but I'll take that as a win for the day.

Still need to call the new therapist and set up an appt. My availability sucks because of work, but my former one seemed hopeful she could accommodate me.

Tomorrow should be my first increase of the lexapro from 5mg to 10mg. Maybe I'll find some relief at 10mg. It'd be nice not have to go all the way back to 20mg, but we'll see how it goes.

Hope you all have a good Friday!

Sooo... my dad has entered end stage of his cirrhosis... deep down I knew this but it doesn’t make it any easier to hear. Tomorrow is his 72nd birthday.

I don’t have the capacity for any of this. He’s my best friend. My only parent left. I hope it can be maintained and we get more time with him than we think.

Talk about being kicked when you’re already down.

Many healing thoughts i send. HT