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caught myself before a depressive episode, need advice (piefed.blahaj.zone)
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I have caught myself before spiralling into a depressive episode. And I'm currently stable.

The morning was mostly normal, I had a fairly good sleep, my body was still sore from over exersising two days ago, and I had more surgar than usual with breakfest.

I spent a couple of hours listening to music while working on my resume. And took a break to make lunch.
There was something already noticable but I didn't realize it untime I journaled this stuff down.
My wife was also in the kitchen and I was trying hard to have a posative playful mood. I think she noticed that I was trying too hard and spoke my name softly as she walked away. That's when I noticed I was about to spiral.
I ate some chocolate 2 or 3 times as much I usually eat with breakfest (that's still not a lot).
I hadn't done my usal pick me ups yesterday since I did a lot the day before. It was gray and cold out today so can't get the boost from the sun and my body is still sore and a little hurt from the exercise before. I focused on moving and getting my pizza finished.
I've been listening to good music, drank more herbal tea, and ate my pizza.
I seem to be stable right now.

I'm glad I caught this one, but are there any suggestions for how to deal with these? I've only recently been able the activly start fighting these back.

I have a lifetime of depression, but I have a family now and can't just sulk it out or put my head down and work.

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[–] mimic_kry@sh.itjust.works 2 points 9 hours ago

I'm going through something similar and all I can say is, try to find your support and hold on.

Don't drink alcohol, stay away from the news, find a cozy place to ground yourself again. I tend to eat sweets too, but I'm not sure it helps.

Best of luck

[–] unknownuserunknownlocation@kbin.earth 4 points 12 hours ago

Honestly, there's not much I can suggest (other than therapy, but I'm going to assume that's nothing new for you):

  • You're being aware of your emotions and mental state and not ignoring it - check

  • You're recognizing the symptoms of a potential depressive episode - check

  • You know what can help you mentally if there's an acute problem - check

  • You find the strength to counter the potential depressive episode with the tools that you have - check

Honestly, I would like to give you advice, but I can't. You seem to be on the right track. Maybe there are details that you can fine tune, but what you're doing overall sound pretty right

[–] dingus@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

If only I knew. I notice and catch myself heading towards a decline when it happens nowadays. I try to throw the therapy techniques at it that I've been taught, but I still can't manage to lessen the spiral once I've started to enter it. It's frustrating that I see it early too and my efforts feel for naught.

Where are you at in terms of therapy techniques you've learned?

[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago

Good luck brother. Maybe be ready to take a sick day instead of forcing yourself to pretend, if you can.

[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 1 points 16 hours ago

Nobody here can give you better advice than a qualified medical professional. Take care of yourself by sitting down with one and you'll be in a better position to take care of your family.

In an appointment, I mean. Don't go ambushing scrubs-clad strangers on the bus.