Afraid of relapse

[miss-aware]

Hello

I am just starting slowly to come out of severe depression and anxiety (not out of the woods yet). I am so afraid if depression comes back and then i will have to face the same struggle that I went through ( i have suicidal thoughts altho not planning to carry i out). I am doing therapy and im taking mirtazipine together with prozac and they seem to work. I appreciate some coping mechanism that people here applied when they had depression relapse.

Thanks.

[LiveandLetLive42]

I totally understand the fear you are having. It is scary to think about going back to all that. You gotta keep your mind and self busy. Whether it's work, volunteering, hobbies, running errands or even watching TV, it's good to keep busy. I manage by working part time and I feel running errands is so therapeutic. I like to actually go grocery shopping now and I'll even make up errands to run. My husband said I have changed so much within the past 6 months because I finally got motivated and started cooking and cleaning. Yes, of course he likes that lol. But, it's good for me too. You are very sweet for sending me that message and I hope all the best for you!!

[miss-aware in reply to LiveandLetLive42]

Thanks for your reply. Im hoping and praying that i would be able to handle whatever future brings. You are very helpful. Bless your heart.

[LiveandLetLive42 in reply to miss-aware]

I have much faith that you will my friend <3

[Mumma_h]

Hi there,I suffered a really deep depression for about 6 years , some how by some miracle I'm better now and can even say I'm happy, never thought that would happen. I went through a couple of really hard emotional stuff recently and I was absolutely terrified I was slipping back into that nightmare. I was so scared that I pulled out all stops to prevent it . I told my doctor,I upped my antidepressants,I called those I knew would care ,I started counselling and cried a lot ,but guess what ,I didn't go back into depression!! And I'm fine. So don't give it too much energy,be aware and do what you can to stay ok . I believe my brain has like healed to a point that I can fight it off so much easier . If I can make it so can you . In my prayers,I know your pain and how scary it is ❤️

[Elocin303]

I just wanted to say I’m so happy for you, and I look forward to the day when I feel better. I try not to focus on relapsing. It makes me lose hope. But I 100% know how you feel.

[Sarah1111111]

When I am worried about a relapse I always go back to basics, making sure I’m eating healthy food, getting outside each day and doing exercise. I make sure I don’t drink any alcohol as I know it makes my thoughts worse when I am going down. I also try to do things I enjoy and connect with people so I am distracted from my thoughts. Hope you find something that works for you. If you are in therapy though there are likely to be lots of ups and downs. For me it’s only since I ended therapy that I’ve been able to stabilize myself