If you are feeling really depressed and overwhelmed right now and are a bit stuck...

[Grimandgreygoawayxyz7]

I came across this explanation of depression and found it incredibly useful so just thought I would share here:

https://therapyinanutshell.com/dorsal-vagal-shutdown-response/

I am not related to this person or website in any way btw.

I suppose information is power and these tips are helping me a lot atm.

There are quite a few free resources on the website, so hoping they are helpful for others! They seem to make a lot more sense than most things I see on-line anyway!

Really, really interesting.

It’s good isn’t it!

A self protection mechanism in effect… .

It certainly helps me to see a way out of it.

This is very interesting. I have recently gone through a really difficult and traumatic time. The main stressor has stopped but I don't feel any better. I wonder if there is something in this.

The bit about the goal being to restore your sense of safety made me a bit sad though because I don't feel like I will ever feel safe again. :(