It is so easy to go into a negative spiral and so hard to prevent it. Pain, of course and other medical problems contribute. I find that it is a lot easier when you grow a little older (I'm 60) and see that life has both its up and downs and experience a few of the good things along with the bad. Then you can see that, because you feel horrible today, does not mean that you will feel bad forever. I guess it is called perspective.
I have had problems with depression ever since I can remember. Even as a child, my report cards say that I was very "high strung" because I would cry easily.
It does get better. Being a teenager is the hardest thing you will ever do. And you are almost done!!! So it can only get better.
Kls92588,
Please know that you are not alone and that many struggle with highs & lows. We encourage you to continue working through the program as relationships are tackled in later sessions.
Be kind to yourself today and continue to challenge those negative thoughts. A quick walk today may also help boost your mood.
Take good care of yourself.
Danielle, Bilingual Health Educator
i was sitting around just thinkingand talking to a friend on AIM when the subject of my past relationships came up. this made me go into my downward spiral of "why me?" and "what If" which added to the depressed mood from finding out today that my knee surgery is going to be postponed until the court orders my previous employer to approve it. (this could take months)and in the meantime i'm in pain every day both physically(i'm 19 and can't walk for more than 30 minutes or stand for more than an hour on it) and mentally... today has been one of the worst days since starting meds and therapy.hopefully tomorrow will be a better one...anyone have these moments besides me?
