How can I stop myself slipping?

[naswm]

I've been feeling good for a little while. I stopped myself looking in this section becuase I didn't want to keep reminding myself of how bad I had been feeling, iykwim. I was starting to enjoy the 'new' me.

Today I have started to feel a bit glum. And now I find mylself lurking in this section..

My highs and lows have always been pretty extreme - but recenlty I have just felt 'better' and I truely believed I was on the right road at long last. But suddenly today I can feel myself slipping. There is absolutely no reason for it either.

Is this normal? Please tell me it wont last? How can I make sure I dont end up at the bottom of the pit again??

I am not so naive that I believed I was 'cured' or that I would never have black days again, but this is a bit of a shock :(

Loneliness is a horrible feeling :( I find that talking and talking (to the right person.. a lovely, same-wavelength friend.. or my sister) helps, even when I think I don't want to.

Would a cyber ((((hug)))) help?.. and the knowledge that you are NOT alone.. because at the very least WE are all here.. and care :)

SJ x

Yes, we are always here,naswm.
I am on my own a lot with the kids driving me up the wall too, as my husband works long hours. It does get to you at times doesn't it? Especially if the kids are not behaving!

aww you two that is so nice.. I feel all overcome. Do either of you do msn btw?

Not any more naswm.. sorry.. the whole thing cocked up our system so we got rid. I don't even have bloody email atm (well can only receive) so no wonder I feel cut off from the world and need to spend too much time on MSN..

Glad to help though.. and don't forget the cliche ".. this too shall pass..". It always does.. :)

Yes I have MSN, naswm.

I'm curretnly trying to work out how to get a new hotmail account on my msn and share all the current contacts etc - I cant reveal my usual hotmail account here as it is my name in rl

You could just create a new one and re-add people.

loneliness and not having someone to talk makes things seem so much worse...hope you feel more positive tomorrow...your feelings will pass

I have fetl better today than yesterday. Thanks for your posts. All I want to do is feel good angain though. I know I have had DEpresssion for most of my life (being totally honest now) but there have been times ion my life when I ahve been VERY happy and joyful and fun. I am not like that any more and I want to be again :(