Anxiety depression anxiety loop

[Anna2008]

Prior to this episode of depression, I was experiencing lots of anxiety. The depression appears to have eased off after being almost 3 months on antidepressants (Cipralex), but now the anxiety is intensely at the forefront of my mind and I cannot stop worrying over minor trivial things...my therapist suggested I am focusing on trivia to prevent my brain from thinking about deeper things, such as feelings of worthlessness, etc, but that I would have to confront these feelings and deep rooted core beliefs in order to move on and prevent me falling back into depression again...I am so scared of being on a permanent loop of anxiety, depression, anxiety, depression without a chance of peace of mind or respite from it all. It's a living nightmare with seemingly no chance of escape.

[Satsuma]

I feel for you Anna I really do. I am no expert but if you can manage to distract yourself with something maybe that can help to focus your thoughts away from the loop.

[Anna2008 in reply to Satsuma]

Thank you Satsuma..distraction is very helpful for me..wishing you all the best xx

[Gambit62]

you may find this post on dealing with intrusive thoughts gives you some ideas

healthunlocked.com/couchtob...

[Anna2008 in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you Gambit62, I am going to try out these ideas...

[Gambit62 in reply to Anna2008]

hope that it helps - main thing is not to fall into a loop of getting frustrated with yourself when you find the thoughts coming back - its a practice.