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Depression coming back after good stretch

1d ago·1 min read

Had about 6 months where I was doing really well, meds were working, I was working out, sleeping decent. But last few weeks it's creeping back in. That heavy feeling, the brain fog, not wanting to do anything after work. I know what to do - call my doctor, up my exercise, get more sleep - but even knowing that it's hard to actually do it. Anyone else dealing with this cycle where you think you're past it and then boom it comes back?

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KKyle M.New Dad4h ago

Sorry you're going through this again. That 6 month stretch must have felt amazing, like you'd finally figured it out. Do you think something specific triggered the dip or did it kind of creep back without warning?

VVictor M.New Dad1d ago

As a new dad I'm still figuring out sleep and mental health balance, but I know depression creeping back is tough. Sounds like you know what helped before, so try getting back to those routines that worked.

MMike T.New Dad1d ago

That six month stretch was real progress though, so don't beat yourself up about the setback. Maybe check in with your doctor since the meds might need adjusting, but this doesn't erase what you accomplished.

MMatt B.Regular1d ago

I get this. I had a few months where everything clicked and then boom, it all felt heavy again. It sucks but at least you know you can get back there because you already did it once. Keep fighting.

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AAdam R.New Dadjust now

The good news is you know what worked before - the meds, the workouts, the sleep routine. You've already proven you can get there. Sometimes our brains need reminding. Maybe check in with your doctor about the meds again?

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