janbear
01-31-2011, 09:59 AM
I need to monitor my Symptoms
I get less and less interested in work and what I eat. I feel run down, almost ill, and can't seem to get going. Sometimes I can't think straight, sometimes I can't stop thinking, and sometimes all my thoughts are gloomy.
For me, the clue to giving into depression is gloomy thoughts. Odd as it is, I want to keep thinking them. They're comforting somehow (because they're familiar?) and yet very painful. But in dual recovery, I can see this symptom, among the others, is a warning sign and I need to give it prompt attention.
When my thoughts are too dark or when dark thoughts persist, I will stay in touch with a trusted friend or my counselor.
I get less and less interested in work and what I eat. I feel run down, almost ill, and can't seem to get going. Sometimes I can't think straight, sometimes I can't stop thinking, and sometimes all my thoughts are gloomy.
For me, the clue to giving into depression is gloomy thoughts. Odd as it is, I want to keep thinking them. They're comforting somehow (because they're familiar?) and yet very painful. But in dual recovery, I can see this symptom, among the others, is a warning sign and I need to give it prompt attention.
When my thoughts are too dark or when dark thoughts persist, I will stay in touch with a trusted friend or my counselor.