How do I stop me from thinking about it?

[Soccer_dog]

Whenever I have a good few months and I think I’ve gotten over the worst on my depression, it silently returns. This isn’t a battle I asked to fight. I’m tired of knowing it’s always coming back.

[Notknitting]

I feel the same way. You're out there minding your own business trying to survive and perhaps be happy, and then boom the anxiety or depression creeps up into you. I am feeling anxiety myself right now. I pray that we can let this pass by breathing and having good thoughts. Thanks for being open and I hope you feel better soon.

[Hidden]

That sounds like me right now. I keep getting triggered by minor events or reminders of the past. I am returning to self-care behaviors to center myself; meditation, affirmations, journaling and re-reading Codependent No More. Maybe one of these can help you too. My biggest challenge is not focusing on my own health but instead worrying about others. I hope you can find relief and calm.

[karenmpoopsie]

I totally understand, It sucks.I think the best thing we can do is make sure we are getting treatment and also try to make sure you have a support system. It's hard because we feel like sometimes we are bugging others but honestly the correct support will be there for you.I am here for you if you need me!😁

[CarlJames]

When you view it as a battle and fight it, that tends to energize it make it more of an issue. It is your response to the return of the anxiety/depression that you can change. Changing the way you respond is the path out of this cycle.

[Adlon57 in reply to CarlJames]

Maybe a change, a complete change of routine, a break out like the hopefully breakout from isolation, do something different from your normal routine, set new standards, turn off the tv for longer it only depresses everybody these days?🤗👍

[Midori]

Ah, I think I see your predicament. Saying that you know it is coming back is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You are thinking yourself in a circle.

Cheers, Midori

[Tara52]

What I have learned is that depression is not an "entity" outside of ourselves. It has no mind of its own Our own thoughts create it. We have to monitor our thoughts and not let ourselves dwell on gloomy negative images. I know,it is easier said than done. I have suffered with depression since a teenager. I heard so many critical thoughts from parents and teachers that I believed they were true. It has taken decades to unravel the lies. I still unconsciously fall prey to a few of them. I then have to force myself out of my bed of misery and get out into the fresh air and sunshine and get a new perspective.🌞

[RemySue]

I hear you. I've been doing well, hung out with my besties on Thursday afternoon, and the A/D hit me hard Thursday night. What the heck? It really is an exhausting fight