What's Happened to the Old Me?

[BaconAndAvocado]

I'm usually a very positive, happy, confident person but lately I feel like I've had the stuffing knocked out of me and I'm having to put on an act in front of people.

Had a few knocks recently but nothing that should be causing this constant feeling of "Meh"-ness IYSWIM.

I've had mild anxiety issues in the past and I don't want to go down that route again!

My spark has gone and I'd love to know how to get it back!

Tia

Is there something you enjoy doing? A hobby or such.

Thanks for reply choc

Now I think of it the only hobby I have is reading! How exciting"

I do have a girls day out in London planned mid-November.

Think me and DH do need a night out though, it's been a while.

Agreed, you can do with a break from the drudgery.

It doesn't matter what the hobby is, as long as it gives a lift.

Maybe that's what it is choc

It's been a long term......!

Normally I can lift myself very quickly out of feeling like this and get back to my jolly self.

Doesn't seem to be working....

Have you tried walking every day ?(I'm not being flippant - I have severe depression and hate exercise but it helps me) even a 15 min stroll has been shown to lift mood for several hours. My psychiatrist "prescribes" it!

That sounds interesting queen though not sure how much I'll get done in half term!

Will def give it a whirl if I still feel like this in a week.

Sorry to hear about your severe depression, can't imagine what that must feel like.

I could have written your post myself. I have been feeling down, anxious and super irritable with all members of my family for weeks now. It's totally pants isn't it. Im trying all sorts of things to help myself out of the gloom but wondering if Im almost overdoing it by trying too many things!

Funnily enough I started running again last week as I thought it might help and it did make me feel much better - but of course it's half term now and DH away for the week so no running to be had.

sorry I can't offer any magic solution - but you are not alone, I was wondering if it was midlife crisis on my part…???

Thanks oiseau Glad to hear it's not just me!

Hmm! Mid-life crisis?? Maybe!

Just had a long chat with DH and feel a lot,better about it all.

Trying to look at the bigger picture etc.

I am not a depressive at all whatsoever so when I feel like that it is actually usually anxiety on a low level. I'll notice that I haven't not been worrying for a few days even if it's just jumping from one thing to the next to the next! Meditation helps me even though it sounds wanky. I use the headspace app.

Just seen about your long chat. That's a cure all for me too. I'm a mad difficult girlfriend and am so thankful that my DP sits and listens to me for a good few hour session once a week and helps me clear my head. Best.