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Depression attacks- like a panic attack but not anxiety

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Tocktiktock · 22/08/2025 19:02

Has anyone ever experienced this? I think I’m suffering from a bout of depression which seems to hit in waves. Some days I feel absolutely fine, have it together, I wouldn’t go as far as say I feel cheerful but I don’t have that big black rock hanging round my neck.

But then sometimes I have a period of intense depression, usually comes with uncontrollable crying, intense feelings of despair, hopelessness, like I’m worthless, what’s the point in living etc. I also have suicidal thoughts, although I don’t think I’d ever act on them, it’s more a “i don’t want to be here anymore”.

but then after a couple of hours it passes and I’m left feeling a bit silly, like I’ve overreacted or something.

anyone else experienced this?

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Preparedforjobnottolast · 22/08/2025 22:23

Yes.

Sertraline 2 weeks ago changed my life. Honestly the thing that saved me, didn’t know it was possible to smile again but it is.

was angry at my family for weeks (wanted to die 26th April ) but found peace.
It took many weeks to realise it was depression.

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