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Waist deep in treacle

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Everstrong · 01/10/2015 15:04

That's the only way I can describe how I feel at the moment. Like even breathing is a huge effort.

I've had PTSD/major depression for about 15 years now and although I've made a huge amount of progress in the past year (was nearly sectioned) I can feel the slow trickle as things start to get harder.

I'm not low in mood or sad but I am just so tired. Every muscle is tired and heavy. I can't concentrate. Can't sleep at all or want to sleep all day.

I'm being a crap mother, wife, friend, worker etc. I can't get my shit together enough to motivate myself. I don't want to feel this way anymore, how many times do I have to conquer my demons then get dragged back down for no obvious reason?

Nothing has changed day to day- work is still demanding, I'm still using my coping strategies (walks and yoga), I'm not drinking alcohol. So why the fuck has it changed?!

I don't mean it to sound like a pity party (I know it does) I just can't understand how my mood can drop so quickly for no clear reason.

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RNBrie · 01/10/2015 15:23

Sorry to hear this OP - sounds like you've taken a bit of a backwards step after all of your progress this year. What is your support structure like? Do you have a counsellor or GP you can call for help?

Don't give up. Hold on, cause you are not a crap mother, wife or friend. You know this is just the depression talking.

Make a call, to anyone, and tell them you need some extra support at the moment. Let them help you. Flowers

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