Trauma and Depression

[Teddy bear]

Fortunately, I seem to be feeling better already,

   

It's good to celebrate the good days or even good hours!

For me, it goes in cycles (a year or two ago things were generally manageable for about 3 weeks and then I'd have a down phase. It wasn't moon-related!) so I'm no longer really surprised when I go into a difficult or tiring phase, or am plain in an EF. It isn't fun though, so I'm happy for you that you were feeling better when you wrote.

Also good that you have support from 12 Step groups, or people in them. I used to, but it got to a point where I just got triggered the whole time and triggered other people in the groups too, but some of the sayings are still helpful for me. Whatever tools you have in your toolkit - it's good to use, with cptsd.

Thank you 🤝 Exactly 💯

And when similar feelings arise, I try to take it one day at a time. Though I prefer to see a perspective now, I still come back to this tool.

I felt in a more resourceful state today after some watercolour sketches and just experimenting/searching yesterday (testing a new colour box). I was also able to do the tests for my math course today. Even small achievements feel good and tangible.

Regarding the 12-Step program, yes, I feel triggered at times too, so I'm just avoiding certain people and groups that aren't a good fit for me right now.

Happy to share my improving state with others 🤗