Mood swings

[Callie67]

I don’t know if it’s from adjusting to the med changes or what.. but sometimes I feel so cranky and irritable and the last thing I want to do is snap at my husband, he has been nothing short of amazing toward me and this situation the past few months.

Other times I just feel pretty depressed. I can do more now that the anxiety is under control, but I still can’t do a whole lot because of the concussion. So I’m grateful for all the things that I can do now, but then I get depressed over all the things that I can’t do yet. And I try to tell myself that this isn’t permanent and I’ll gain back all my freedom eventually, but sometimes it’s just hard to stay positive and up beat.

Plus I am starting to feel boring!! I can’t do much, so I don’t have much to talk about. I think that helps to make me feel depressed too.

Online therapy was a joke so I quit that. Hoping the one I called by my house calls me back soon so I can start face to face sessions.

[Kat63]

Face to face therapy will be good for you. I’m guessing that you are in frequent contact with your doctor, since you’re on meds and you’ve had a concussion.

I know you’re frustrated, but try not to be too hard on yourself, try not to expect too much of yourself. You’ve had some health problems and it’s not your fault you can’t do everything just like you can when you’re healthy.

[Callie67 in reply to Kat63]

Thank you. I definitely need to take a step back and calm down. I see my psychiatrist every 2 wks. Was pretty bummed the online therapy didn’t work out but now that it’s easier for me to leave the house I’m excited to go in person.

I think I need to stay focused on the things I can do and the rest will fall into place at the right time. Thanks again for your kind words.

[Hidden]

Are you able to make jigsaw puzzles? I find putting together a puzzle distracts my mind enough to keep me focused on one day at a time.

[Callie67 in reply to Hidden]

I could probably do one with big pieces. Thanks for the suggestion! I was coloring for a while, maybe I should start that again.

[Hidden in reply to Callie67]

I tried coloring. You ever use colored pencils you blend?

[Callie67 in reply to Hidden]

Don’t think I’ve heard of those. Any good?

[Hidden in reply to Callie67]

I have yet to try them. I have watched YouTube demonstrations of how to use them. They give a nice transition between colors. They are expensive. So I am debating wether I should invest in a small set or not. Maybe if I find another job.

[Callie67 in reply to Hidden]

Hmmm sounds like a good present for my niece. She’s amazing at drawing. Maybe you can find them less expensive on Amazon or Ebay. I just bought coloring books at the dollar store, nothing fancy lol

[Hidden in reply to Callie67]

I am mostly on a counted cross stitch kick and metal model kit building kick lately. I put the coloring books on the shelf. I bought mine at the dollar store too!

[Callie67 in reply to Hidden]

It was slim pickings but I wasn’t in a position to be picky lol.. I’ve never done cross stitching or model making before but it sounds fun. I love being crafty. Baking is especially stress relieving for me.

[Sunnidayz1]

Give yourself time to feel better. I understand what u r going through. Im on a new med too and it's making me feel like blah. I gotta call her tmr to up it I think bc Im feeling depressed and irritable. Plus Im recovering from bronchitis. Im trying to focus on gratitude right now to get me through this.

[Callie67 in reply to Sunnidayz1]

Practicing gratitude helps a lot. I started keeping a gratitude journal a few weeks ago. I really do need to focus more on the positives. I hope you feel better! Bronchitis sounds awful.

[Sunnidayz1 in reply to Callie67]

Thank you. Hang in there. Continue to use this site to help.

[Callie67 in reply to Sunnidayz1]

I’m really amazed at the kindness of strangers on here. I was on a similar site years ago and it had a creepy vibe so I didn’t stay on for long.

[Timmypliskin]

Hang in there!... I'm sure things will improve... every little step forward is what gets you there...

[Callie67 in reply to Timmypliskin]

Thank you. I really need to learn mindfulness and staying in the moment.

[Needtovent]

Hi Callie, I’ll bet the therapist will return your call and if not, try another. Are you able to walk around, do you have a library nearby? There’s always interesting things going on there. I like the puzzles and coloring ideas. Could you handle a painting project, like an old piece of furniture or picture frame? I can hear the progress you’ve made even if you don’t feel it. To read your statement that the ‘I can do more now that the anxiety is under control ‘ is just wonderful! Hang in there.

[Callie67 in reply to Needtovent]

I can walk around for a little while at a time. It’s funny you mentioned a painting project! On Friday I saw a broken shelf at the thrift store so my husband suggested we go back and get it so I have something creative to work on. Being productive really makes me feel better.