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A Weird Kind of Low

Postby rapid_cycling » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:05 pm

I'm feeling a weird kind of low today and I'm not sure if this is the precursor for a deep depression or if this is just how a low feels when I'm stable on meds...

H and I had a huge fight last night. He did something that does to my mental state what a death by chocolate cake would do to a diabetic.

It was so bad, my throat was sore after ranting and I slept on the couch.

Today I'm feeling tired, I can't concentrate and my entire body is aching.

I tried cleaning out some cupboards but not even that made me feel 'normal'.

I've been stable since March 2015. But I don't remember feeling like this before.

Should I be worried?
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Re: A Weird Kind of Low

Postby Rev678 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 3:10 pm

If the feeling persists into tomorrow I would let your doctor know.
It could be nothing.
It could mean you need a slight med tweak.

But if it's just today, I wouldn't worry yet.
If it's still around tomorrow, I still wouldn't worry, but rather be aware and see what your doc thinks.
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Re: A Weird Kind of Low

Postby Tyler » Thu Aug 17, 2017 4:23 pm

It could have been because of your fight. Whenever I get into fights with people, it does horrible things to my mental state. It'll throw me into depression, mania, psychosis, or maybe even all three. With me, the thoughts of the fight linger and stick around, but that generally comes with depression. I assume this is with a loved one, maybe a romantic partner. How's the relationship doing overall? How are you doing leading up to this? These are things to consider with your current state. Has work been stressful? Did you get a flat tire on the way to some place? Did your grocery bag rip when you were talking it out of your car, and something shattered? These little things could all contribute to your current mood, but the fight could have been the tip of the iceberg.

The thing I would recommend is to talk with this person. The thoughts I get are "how was that my fault? It was my fault, I know it was," or "they're going to hurt me, physically, somehow," or "our relationship is over, they're never going to talk to me again..." Talking with the person can alleviate these thoughts and maybe help with your depression. Just be sure the dust has settled first. If they're being rude, maybe hold off a little while.
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