Sam,

My worst moments have been associated with to much activity/ stimulation and lasted for several days after. Depression, anxiety very little sleep were the results. My wife could tell it was coming on before I figured out what was happening, I usually just sensed something weird taking place before it hit me full bloom. I am much better now and can tolerate much more physically and mentally.

Talking does help, I have had many a time over the last year that I break down in tears and let it all out to my wife. It really did help.

I also had some dark thoughts but God helped me through them and they have disappeared.

Bud