[Lilya]

Hi smile2today,

I´m glad you found this forum and it´s a healthy sign to reach out.

Ranae has come up with some good points. I agree with her that sometimes stress that happened some time ago can manifest itself later. Sometimes stress can trigger chemical imbalance. It´s best if a specialist determines this, but I can give you my 2 centimes:

When I feel this low, I allow myself to be low. I sometimes tell myself or other people: "My energy is heavy today". Then it goes away much faster.

I go out, regardless how I feel, I walk fast, swim dance and do yoga. Forcing myself to do this is not very pleasant, but it usually helps the next day. I try to be near nature, when in a city, I go to a parc, when elsewhere, I go to the mountains or to the beach. Nature is the best, I find. And other people who understand and don´t judge.

I find I need rest and being by myself when I feel this way. Sometimes I´m just plain tired and then I can get depressed.

I hope this is useful. Please don´t be afraid. I know it´s overwhelming at first, but you will get better.

Love and light,