When you feel your depression starting to tear you down.... what to do?

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Initially got PND several years ago. Several bad life experiences after and I was on the old fluoxetine. Tried to come off few times but been horrendous. Fast forward a few years and had another baby. Hit even harder this time. I came out the worst of it and seemed to be okay but I'm just suddenly starting to nose dive again. I've already upped meds to 40mg day. What else can I do. I need to keep a grip on myself as a single parent to two and doing at Masters at uni I can't let it all fall apart

Reach out for support, anywhere and everywhere! Start with your gp, local mind group, family group, health visitor, make sure you have a crisis plan in place so if things start going bad you know where to turn.

Remember that if you keep on going, the clouds will part.

And music reminds you who you are

I usually don't realise until someone points it out to me actually. I had a bad bought of depression earlier this year and it took me a few months to realise. At that point I think I just didn't know what to do but talking about it helped massively. I'm not good in the winter time myself I think lack of daylight also is a factor so going out side and getting fresh air helps - I found a friend who would drag me out on a very long walk and the talking we did also helped me. Could you get out with a friend? I would feel so different afterwards I can't describe it.
Talk to someone, it really helps. Talk to your friends and family and Gp. Ask for help where you need it