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Planning for the Return of Depression II


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jdoe,

Fantastic news! Glad to hear that the exercise is working for you and that you're feeling better.

Can you share some tips and tricks for staying motivating when it comes to sticking to an exercise regimen?

Thanks and please keep us posted on your progress!

Sonia
12 years ago 0 2508 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Just a little update:
 
The plan is working..Bumping up the exercise and mixing it up a little seems to be the ticket for me right now..Things are looking up  and my recovery rate from a physical stand point has gone from 1 to 13 in the last 2 days.Which is very good....I guess I just needed to listen to my body and mind and pay attention to myself and needs a little more..
 
I am very happy with myself and for me!!!
 
jdoe...
12 years ago 0 2508 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Coming here and posting doesn't seem to be working anymore so I am going to try something different today and see if it helps.
I am thinking exercise might help so I am going to ride my stationary bike for 30 minutes this morning and if that works than maybe I will be able to go for a 2 mile walk at the lake this morning...
 
Thats the plan..
Jdoe...
12 years ago 0 1022 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi jdoe... thanks for checking back in.  I'm sorry you are feeling badly again.  You seem to be cycling more quickly than usual... that can be confusing (and depressing) but it does show some movement.  Sometimes I get to feeling badly right before some sort of major breakthrough.  Could this be the case for you?  How can we best support you through this difficult time.  As always, we are here to listen...
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I noticed the signs and tried to work on the program again..Doing pleasant activites and such, but it doesn't seem to be working this time..I guess it was just too little, too late..this time around...How many times can you go round and round with it all before you just don't care anymore...
 
jdoe.....
12 years ago 0 11213 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
As we’ve discussed, if you’ve been depressed once, you’re at increased risk for having another episode of depression. This is probably because stress and depression affect the brain and change how the brain responds to stress. First episodes of depression often follow a very stressful life event while later episodes seem to be triggered by more minor life events. Even if you’re feeling a lot better right now, you may be more vulnerable to stress than you were before you got depressed. The solution is to use CBT techniques to help you manage the stress in your life, even when you’re not depressed!

If you find it helpful, you can use this program for as long as you want, and you can always refer to your Session Diary. We’ll save your Session Diary so you can come back to re-read the information and your session results. You can always come back for more information or more practice.

You don’t notice the early warning signs of depression soon enough
It’s important for you to recognize the early warning signs of depression and to start using the CBT techniques that worked for you in the past sooner, rather than later. If you wait too long, or wait until your depression gets worse, it’ll be harder for you to dig yourself out.

Recognize your early warning signs of depression and have a plan for what you’re going to do if you think that you’re starting to get depressed. Common early warning signs include changes in sleeping and eating, social withdrawal, anger and irritability. What are you going to do if you notice the early warning signs of depression?

You experience a major stressful life event that sets you back
If you experience a major setback such as the loss of a loved one, or your job, or if a relationship ends badly, you may experience a temporary return of depression and a worsening of your symptoms.

Anticipating the return of depression and a worsening of your symptoms will allow you to plan for what you’re going to do if it happens. We have a number of suggestions for what you should do if you experience a setback.
 
How do you plan for a set back?
 
Ashley, Health Educator

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