Do you know what triggers your depression?

Question

I'm on 20 mg of lexapro and trying to recover from a major depressive episode. which is my first. I'm trying to recognize what triggers my depression but I still can't pinpoint anything specific. All I know is that I suddenly crave something sweet like pepsi ( I used to drink a 2-litter bottle daily but not any more) and then feel so depressed. Do you ever experience something like that?

Answer 1

Everything, but mostly my inability to function in a comfortable fashion with women.

Answer 2

It's interesting you mention craving pepsi... i used to feel that way too. I realized that Pepsi/Coke helped me think straight, but without it I was very spaced out and had trouble focusing. i figured it was either the sugar or the caffeine, but am still unsure. I've changed my diet and eliminated both candy/pop and caffeine. I also make sure I get adequate sleep.

I don't know if anything else has been involved with my transformation, but I feel soooo much better and can think much more clearly.

Perhaps, depression is a symptom of withdrawal from the caffeine. I happen to think they should put warning labels so the consumer is aware.

Answer 3

well I used to go through at least a case of coke a day plus bottles when i ventured out. For me the month of October is a big trigger. that was the time when my Biological mother passed. I also find myself sleeping(and i usually dont sleep), crying(when things are awful i usually dont cry), eating, and then not eating ANYTHING at all, shouting, and saying things i dont mean. Its still very hard for me to know my triggers and I have been dealing with this since I was younger. Its hard to know what triggers my depression. I just know the signs.

Answer 4

Depression is triggered by many factors, death of a loved one, stress, pressure, personality factors, etc. But sometimes they are not as evident. I find it helpful writing my feelings down on paper/ blog when I feel depressed. When you do this daily and read back entries, you will notice patterns.

When I feel down, I crave sweet and fried foods. It's a vicious cycle though, once you eat these foods you're on a sugar high, but in moments it ceases and leaves you feeling blue. Eating and drinking caffeinated and sugary substances make depression worse. It's easier said than done, but try to opt for healthier drinks and food. It will make a noticeable difference in your lifestyle. GL.

Answer 5

I have post traumatic stress disorder, multiple personalities, and am bi-polar. With all that anything can trigger a bunch of different nasties. I've also learned that they have cycles, I don't pretend to understand their cycles, but I know they are there. I've learned just to sit back and relax as much as possible, knowing it will pass. No matter how bad it feels, it will pass. That is, if I'm on the right meds. Talk to your doc about cymbalta. It gave me my first taste of life without depression. Good luck. Your not alone.

Blessed Be

Answer 6

I even have had upload/ADHD, no longer anymore, yet I dont think of it could reason melancholy. it could impression your mentality in a manner which may make you stay on specific subject concerns and could reason specific subject concerns on your lifestyles which those subject concerns may be the reason on your melancholy however the upload/ADHD wouldnt immediately reason it. I additionally trust the guy decrease than, Deb, upload/ADHD is between the main misdiagnosed issues, through fact they get to make money on you on all the meds they could placed you on and additionally through fact the dad and mom purely desire an evidence so as that they provide them some thing and use upload/ADHD as a scapegoat.

Answer 7

Have you had your blood sugar checked lately? It might be a good idea to check for diabetes.

I don't know if that has any relationship to your depression or not--but it's worth checking out.

I have depression and certain things are more likely to make me feel worse; but I can't always keep those things from happening.

Answer 8

"The sugar-laden American diet has led to a national epidemic of hypoglycemia, an ailment characterized by irrational behavior, emotional instability, distorted judgment, and nasty personality defects." - Dr. Emanuel Cheraskin
What you're saying about sugar/sweets/Pepsi backs up that statement

Answer 9

Alot of people are undiagnosed for ADD/ADHD...ADD/ADHd is some form of a chemical imbalance of the brain....which causes depression. We dont know why were depressed...we feel were not connected in someway. Our minds drift off into another world..at times. we eaisly get overwhelmed.We are always daydreaming...thats why were creative people. Talk to your DR.....look on line for ADD SYMPTOMS...they also have ADD test on-line.I'm on meds for my ADD....and i feel alive.Iim out of my foggy little world now....i can focus and think normally like most people. BEST...my depression ,obesessions,racing thoughts are gone. Now my mind is at peace. PLEASE respond back to me when you can.
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Answer 10

Have you been checked for sugar. You may have a little touch of a sugar problem.
If not, have a sugar test. Nothing to it--just a tiny prick of the finger to check your blood
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