Episode Summary
After yesterday’s “bad day”, I had a much better day today. Still not sure why yesterday happened. I reflect on that but also share a realisation that I just might be trying too hard to deal with my challenge.
Episode Show Notes
00:06 – Reflecting on yesterday’s episode – still not sure why it happened.
00:33 – Today has been a much better day.
01:10 – Maybe yesterday was just a “normal” day of low-ish mood.
01:29 – I prefer to say I have depressive episodes rather than identify with the statement “I’m depressed”.
01:54 – I reflect on what is going on in my brain neuro-chemically.
02:27 – In the book “Learned Optimism”, Martin Seligman reports that Antidepressants only have a temporary effect on feeling depressed. If you stop taking them, the mood is likely to return.
02:59 – Do I need to start looking at alternatives to antidepressants?
03:29 – I realise My mind is still fragmented and I am running around trying too many things.
04:28 – That aside, I probably still need to look at Antidepressant alternatives.
