CBT relapse plan

[aprilmoon]

Well done jacster, keep it up!

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I'm waiting for CBT,so you're helping me see what it entails,thanks
What's a worry tree?

[Jacsta]

its like a flow chart to follow through if you are worrying about something...it basically gets you to do something about the worry to resolve it if possible, and if nothing can be done then tells you to let it go

[aprilmoon]

Thanks!

[Elen]

Sooooooo proud of you hun.

Keep going through the motions its all you can do. You never know you might end up turning a corner without realising that it is happening.

tc xxx

[Jacsta]

Hi all, I'm hoping some people have been following this thread as I've hit a wall today and need some help....

When I had cbt the first time, my main issue was winding myself up - therefore more anxiety related than depression.,.. unfortunately for me this time round its depression that is beating me...I have been following my relapse plan, doing my positive log...today however I find myself in deep depression, with many tears and zero energy to do anything.

I've done my best, I've got my cbt book out and I've tried a problem solving exercise on how to tackle things on these days...but to be honest I don't know what I can do?

I you lovely people could suggest some ideas I would really appreciate it as I could play them through my problem solver and hopefully avoid a lo0ng run of deep depression days in the future...many thanks in advance.

Jac

[Elen]

Right here goes, bear with me here Jac.

I see so much of me in you and that is scary lol.

I don't know what the answers are but just implore you to try and find them.

I hate to think of you being in my position in 20 years time, you have your full life ahead of you, a great career, a partner (soon to be hubby), plans to have children etc etc. Fulfill all of these and don't end up sitting looking back on a life that is lacking in purpose.

Love you always
xxx

[Jacsta]

Despite being in deep depression today I have still managed to find some positives...

- I did all the housework I set out to do...
meaning - The house is vaguely presentable for my sister visiting
therefore - I am a good housewife! (2% belief)

I do still need to problem solve this deep depression get out though so if anyone has any suggestions as to how to pull myself up and motivate myself when really down please let me know

[Jacsta]

Positive outlook on last night....I survived my hen do!

[Elen]

Hi Honey

Just a quick note to say how proud I am off you and how you have been dealing with everything that is going on.

I want to wish you all the best for the next few days and of course for your wedding.

Phone or text me anytime you need but I know that you are going to be fine.

Try not to get too stressed and don't let negative thoughts take over.

You have put so much work into the wedding and it will be great.

I will be thinking of you this weekend.

Elen xxx