How to challenge your negative thoughts

Hi @ElephantEar3

thanks for tagging the thread!! I’ll have a look later. Currently laying down in bed with another throbbing headache.

Feeling very depressed

can’t be bothered anymore

motivation is zero

just want to lay in bed

another headache

just want to cry

want to rip into things

everything is an effort

even a shower

or making breakfast

going downhill

@ElephantEar3 @AuntGlow @Ru-bee @rav3n @Shaz51 anyone

hey @BlueBay it's lovely to hear from you again 💙

depression can make it very tough to feel motivated enough to even do the basic things, sorry it's been difficult for you. getting out of bed and showers are ones i struggle with most when i'm feeling low too, you're definitely not alone.

would it be possible to break these tasks down into smaller steps? would it be helpful to chat to hubby or a friend about how you're feeling, maybe they can help motivate you?

sending you gentle hugs 💙

Hey @BlueBay has anything happened today, or does it feel like this has been building up for a little while? I can see that the past few days have been hard with your health as well and managing a bit of uncertainty around that which can get pretty overwhelming. Like @rav3n said, maybe small steps is the way to move through today, but if that's difficult too, that's okay even small things can get hard when we're struggling

sending you lots of tender hugs my sister and sitting with you @BlueBay

and @rav3n , @Ru-bee are sitting with you too

I am sick with the flu so would like a cuppa with me ❤️

Everything feels hard right now

wish I could just go to sleep

maybe I’ll sleep for a while

I’m alone at home

@Shaz51 @Ru-bee @rav3n

Thanks for your support. Shaz hope you feel better soon. Xxx

totally okay if you need the extra rest, take care 💙 @BlueBay

will you be seeing your psych/GP soon?

hi @rav3n

i am seeing my dr tomorrow morning to check my BP. and i emailed my psych to ask for an appt. she can see me tomorrow.

yay, glad your supports are available for you tomorrow!! @BlueBay even emailing psych to schedule this in, despite feeling low, is a huge step - proud of you for reaching out. 💙

Hi friends

I saw my dr this morning. BP is better though I still need to monitor it.
I then went to my psych appt. And most of the session I cried. My psych is amazing caring and genuinely supportive. We talked about a few issues I have and one is to try and talk tonight to hubby. It’s been a big block for me to not talk. But I will try. If not my psych will organise a session with both of us.

I’m very depressed. Overwhelmed and emotional. My thoughts and mind are very dark.

as I’m not seeing my psychologist for 3 weeks my psych suggested she see me weekly.

I’ve got another headache today.

I just want all this to stop. It’s torture relieving trauma, not seeing my dad, fearing I may never see him again. 🥲🥲

@rav3n @Shaz51 @Ru-bee @AuntGlow @Jynx and others reading