what triggers your depression?

[Belle]

Often with depression there are certain triggers just like with our adhd symptoms. What are some of your triggers or warning signs that a depression is coming? For me a sign depression is on its way is when I start to do jig saw puzzles, or hyperfocus on the computer. Lately I have been fighting one. But I do need to try and get things done so I will write more later. I look forward to your responses.

[Something Shiny]

I feel like im always on the edge of depression.. same with the anxiety. It just simmers under the surface until either something happens to bring it out. I just cant deal with that underlying fear that this time I wont be able to get out from under it. Both my parents commited suicide and sometimes I really think that's my fate. Its not that I want to die... I don't think anyone wants to die, we all just want to feel better. Currently not feeling that great...

[sherry mulberry]

I think my worst time is when I get lonely . I live alone so, that woul make me pretty depressed. And the Holidays are really tuff valentines day and new years eve I'm single too so that would be mine too.

[DANA]

I think that for all of us there could be so many different things that may trigger depression or anxiety.
Right now, my husband is laid off work and this definitely can attribute to my feeling down & out. The simple fact that my husband is not working, we lost our medical insurance and I am not used to my husband being home with me 24/7 has definitely triggered serious emotional challenges in my life.

Sherry, I do understand that living alone is lonely. Holidays and special occasions can be a rough time for individuals living alone. The one thing that I wanted to add is that even individuals who may not live alone could still feel very alone. Does that make sense?