Anyone else have trouble trusting improvement?

[Readyforchangenow]

Hi there,

This is such a helpful site to get/give support and know you’re not alone. I’m wondering if anyone else has trouble trusting small improvements. I’ve been working through a depression for 8 months now, and it’s exhausting. I cycle day on day off usually, with sometimes several terrible days in a row. I’m now several weeks into a therapeutic dose of Cymbalta and I feel more able to control my negative thoughts most days. This is a small improvement, but an important one, but I don’t want to trust it too much yet. But then I think I should celebrate any small victory (with some carbs! Jk. Sort of) on this heinous road. Does anyone else have this experience? Thanks in advance for reading.

[NeuronerdDoaty]

Thanks for sharing. I call it the PTSD Cha-Cha. There is nothing like a carb. That’s my pat on the back.

Doaty💛

[Solidrain]

I have this all the time! It’s like my mind is so doubtful of everything, it’s maddening. Just let me be proud of myself for once dammit 😂 acknowledging that you’re having trouble trusting your improvements is the first step though. Hopefully we can both change this mind set!

[NoNo19]

I definitely do! I think I'm just waiting for the proverbial s*** to hit the fan and that this 'good' phase won't last.

But who knows. There's so little I understand or can control when it comes to this thing.

All in all, I think it's a good practice to reward your small steps. And if we do fall short, to not 'punish' ourself, but get back on the horse.

Afterall, I think positive reenforcement is a MUCH better reward. Don't you? 😊