Depression, or not, I don't know!

[insanezanne]

Lastnight, I tried to post a pic from one of my walks in the neighborhood but I couldn't get it to post.  I'll have to try again later today.

My depression was getting better and I was feeling pretty good but I was hit by a wall of FATIGUE last week when I changed jobs and it's not getting any better.  This morning, I feel depressed again.  I try to

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[e4q]

could be. i have a diagnosis of fibro but also depression - the fatigue could be either.

the american behaviouralist, bruno bettelheim's catchphrase was 'respect the symptom'. could be that what you have been through lately has knackered you out. maybe you need to have some planned rest as well as your change of work.

maybe like you advised me about the culture shock of moving, it's too soon to expect to be all better?

[insanezanne]

I thank you, Elaine, for always having feedback on this subject! I went to an arthritis doctor to find out if I have fibromyalgia. According to him, it was too early to tell. He told me to come back in June! My job is definitely stressful and I go to see a counselor but she mostly only listens, offering little advice. I understand that no one can "fix" me or my problems except for me though. One thing I need to stop doing is staying up late! I don't sleep well and staying up late only reduces the amount of sleep I could be getting! We'll talk more soon!

[e4q]

yes - try to get more sleep. there is a ton of stuff about insomnia on the internet now, you should get some handy tips there.

and above all, don't beat yourself up about not getting better quickety quick. who knows what is going on with you, and how long you need to take. be gentle with yourself!

[insanezanne]

Oh, wouldn't it be great if everyone in my life was as understanding as you are! It's SO hard to be kind to myself and to not expect instant recovery and perfection when so many people are depending on me for so many different reasons! Sometimes, I just want to check out. It would be so much easier!