I am sending that hug too. I am sorry the depression is bad. This is the right place to be when you need help and understanding.
I do know that distraction, even for a few minutes helps. If I find myself going down that path, I make myself do something, anything, to take my mind off my problems. This method has helped me. Even if it is some small project, clean out a dresser, go through a closet, any activity at all, helps those black moods.
I hope you have support with friends. I am here to listen anytime. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ginnie

Hi Lynny,

Hope you are ok today.

I take Wellbutrin which has been a life saver, literally. My Dr. just almost doubled the dose though as after a bad concussion I became extremely ill.

I know very well the not being able to sleep, sleep as you know is so important, everything seems worse if we don't get enough.

I read when I go to bed until I'm almost asleep. As ginnie suggests, even doing something small can help and keep your mind on something else.

Seeing a holistic psychiatrist is good. Try not to put a lot of pressure on yourself, you're not feeling well right now so it's time to take care of you. Keep eating healthy, (very important) I have had to force myself to go for a walk but always feel better afterwards, mind you I have sobbed at the top of hills but kept going.

I so hope the holistic psychiatrist will be able to help, big hugs...

Thanks again everyone! I do find Dagma1 that reading before trying to go to sleep does help. I am feeling a little better today than a few days ago. I am trying to incorporate more exercising and also trying not to put so much pressure on myself. I am hoping in time I will get back to a more stable place and be able to go on with my life. This forum has definately helped me these last few days get through some tough times....

Hey there....just checking on you

Hope u have a nice Thanksgiving and we'll be thinking about you.

Debi from Georgia

Hi Debi from Georgia,
Thanks for checking in that really means a lot to me. I hope your thanksgiving was nice too! Mine was good with the whole spread. Luckily this year I didn't eat till my stomach hurt (lol).

Have you had your hormones checked? Thyroid? Do you take something for gut health such as digestive enzymes and probiotics? These may not be the issues, but want to confirm you've confirmed medically that there isn't a reason for your depression.

Take care and hugs.