Been really fighting off a depression slump again, and I’m losing. Today I slept in until after noon – that is often one of the first signs that the depression is getting real. The longer and later I sleep in often correlates directly to a diminishing mood.
You may ask if there is something triggering this slump. The holidays often seem to be related to the issue. Last night I had a dream about revisiting the house my dad died in when I was 12, I’m sure that might have something to do with it – approaching the holidays and thinking of all the family losses again.
My cat, Spyder, really has me down too. He has been sick for over a month now. We’ve spent a ridiculous amount of money on 3 vet visits, 3 rounds of antibiotics, special diet foods, and medical tests – all to be no closer to a real answer about what is wrong and with him not getting any better, at least not for long. He’ll get a little better on the antibiotics, but once they stop, he quickly gets sick again. Yesterday and today he hasn’t even been eating and just sleeps all day.
Feeling pretty low and hopeless at the moment.
So sorry Maranda. Hope both of you feel better soon. You should try to distract your mind by your art.
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Hard to do when you just don’t feel any motivation 😦 I try though.
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I know.
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I am really sorry that you are going through so much. I know things will get better for you.
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I hope so.
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Stay strong, Maranda. This will pass. 🙂 ❤ ❤
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I will try.
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It’s so hard to see a pet struggle, especially at a time of year when it’s already hard. I hope somehow things can start to turn around.
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Yeah, with my kitty I’m losing hope the longer this goes on. Trying not to, but hard to stay positive.
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I’m sure.
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Sorry to hear this. Longer and later sleep is an early symptom of depression with me too.
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Yeah, it is like clockwork.
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Positive thoughts to you and your kitty 💖
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Thank you ♥
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Hi, Maranda. I’m so sorry about your kitty, Spyder not feeling well. If you don’t mind me asking, how old is he?
I can so relate to you being in a slump. I feel like mine hit me the week of Thanksgiving and it was me thinking quite a bit about the “Once Upon a Time” family I had.
I think when the holidays and/or a certain time rolls around and there is a loss, it undeniably triggers our moods.
I was suppose to see my therapist today, but my roommate’s car wouldn’t start. I really needed that appointment, hell, I waitied a month and a half for it. Now, it’s been pushed off until Jan 2nd.
Like you, definitely feeling the massive slump hitting hard.
Just hoping and praying like crazy to get through this season without sinking deeper. All we can do is try not to.
Hang in there, Maranda. I hope you strat feeling better soon. 💗
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I’m sorry you are struggling too 😦 Spyder is around 13-14, so definitely not a young’un anymore. He still isn’t eating so I’m getting even more worried.
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♥️
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Sending you virtual hugs!
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Thank you ♥
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Hugs
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Oh Maranda, I’m so sorry.
Does Spyder have any more tests coming up? It must be heartbreaking to not know what’s wrong. I hate that with pets, you feel so helpless because they can’t even tell you how they feel or where it hurts or anything.
I can only imagine what the ‘festive’ season brings up for you to deal with. Sometimes things can gnaw at us without us even realising until later, so maybe it’s been building up and now you’re feeling it.. Hang in there. I hope you can find some desire to do something nice for yourself this weekend to distract your brain. Depression is a cruel, tough, evil mistress. But you’re tougher. Sending hugs ♥
Caz xxxxx
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I just posted an update, but it isn’t happy at all unfortunately 😦
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Hope all will work out sending Positive Energy your way HAPPY HOLIDAYS ❄️
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Thank you so much ♥
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Lots of love and hugs 🌹💜
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Thank you ♥
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I’m so sorry that you’re feeling this way. The holidays do suck for us struggling with mental illness but I have a hunch you’ll pull through!
Sending you hugs!
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Thank you ♥
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Stay strong 💪 not even bad things last forever
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Thanks 🙂
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Sorry to hear you feel this. I am in a similar situation. Sleeping a lot and don’t feel like doing anything. But trying to keep alive a determination that I will move up from this. Hope you feel better.
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Thanks. Hope you feel better soon.
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Awww I’m so sorry to hear this. Dogs and cats being poorly is the absolute worst particularly if they’re old. Take care of yourself … go back to the basics of good healthcare and ride out the storm. “This too shall pass” … even though I know this feels like nonsense right now … Sending big 🤗 hugs. Katie
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Thank you ♥
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I’m very sorry for your suffering, I will be praying for you and your kitty. I was diagnosed with clinical depression that I battled for over 18 years and finally overcame it. You are not alone, don’t give up! I do want to offer a little more hope for your kitty. I have a service dog that’s been my baby since he was 3 months old. At 10 years old he went completely deaf and blind and I was scared to have to put him down. I was introduced to a 5 herbal supplement made for animals, I gave it to my dog and he’s now 13 years old with 100% eyesight and hearing.
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Thank you for your prayers ♥
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