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I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 06:18 PM Apr 2021

Sucks

Over the past few days I have been feeling depressed. I feel this malaise and this languishing. Got this eye headache that's been hurting a couple of days now. It's not severe it just hurts gives me shock like pain in my eye and forehead on my right side.

After my 2nd moderna shot I started feeling tired,that tiredness seemed to be lifting. Until this depression hit me. Having dark thoughts and the motivation is sapped and my energy low .even my teeth hurt with a dull ache. Yesterday was listening to pink floyd and burst into tears not knowing why.

I dunno if this has to do with the shot or it's some other cause.
Either way it sucks.

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Sucks (Original Post) I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 OP
Sounds like withdrawals, man ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #1
Hang in there UndergroundPanther Mary in S. Carolina Apr 2021 #2
Called my counselor today I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #9
I had a serious response to the 2nd pfizer shot. Biophilic Apr 2021 #3
Luckily I am on meds that help me sleep I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #8
Are you engaging in good self-care? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #4
I have some wood cutouts I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #10
Try Yale's Free & Very Popular Science of Well Being Course? SheltieLover Apr 2021 #11
I will check the link tomorrow I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #15
Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗 SheltieLover Apr 2021 #16
It's the shot...try not and over think it PortTack Apr 2021 #5
I got my second dose on the 8th I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #12
Squeeze your kitty jpak Apr 2021 #6
He is on my lap as I write I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #13
My kitties are spoiled spoiled spoiled jpak Apr 2021 #17
Yes I do. I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #18
Sending you love 💕💕💖💖💕💕 MLAA Apr 2021 #7
Thanks. I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #14
 

Hugh_Lebowski

(33,643 posts)
1. Sounds like withdrawals, man ...
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 06:23 PM
Apr 2021

Which means ... I can totally relate.

Treat yourself well, and try to not send yourself negative messages if you can avoid it. Sounds like you're thinking too much. That's almost never good.

Sometimes finding the best possible distraction so you don't have to listen to your brains chatter is the best avenue in my experience. Instead of just some Floyd, maybe a movie you've been wanting to see? Something engrossing.

This too shall pass my friend

 

Mary in S. Carolina

(1,364 posts)
2. Hang in there UndergroundPanther
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 06:25 PM
Apr 2021

I think we are all experiencing PTSD. Please talk to a professional, life can be tough sometimes - but life is also beautiful. I am thinking of you.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
9. Called my counselor today
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 09:03 PM
Apr 2021

I am in a psychiatric treatment program.

I have a counselor a therapist and a psychiatrist I communicate with regularly and the program has zoom meetings I attend twice a week.

I miss going to program in person.

Biophilic

(4,937 posts)
3. I had a serious response to the 2nd pfizer shot.
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 06:26 PM
Apr 2021

It included fatigue and depression for a couple of weeks. Had a lot of trouble sleeping which may have contributed to the fatigue and depression. Not fun. Still better than Covid. But if it persists than you should probably get yourself checked out. I have also been noticing, hearing, and reading about people simply hitting the wall with dealing with all the social problems with Covid 19 including quarantine, anti-maskers, fear of the new strains, and simply coping with the new "normal". Ya, I also had a lot of near tear moments also. Crap this is no fun. Hang in there.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
8. Luckily I am on meds that help me sleep
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 09:00 PM
Apr 2021

I supplement it with melatonin and hops flowers put in capsules.

It helps .

SheltieLover

(59,930 posts)
4. Are you engaging in good self-care?
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 06:39 PM
Apr 2021

Maybe prepare a meal intentionally to celebrate how special you are?

Journal? Make art?

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
10. I have some wood cutouts
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 09:06 PM
Apr 2021

Of winged lions I've been painting.
Today I just couldn't work on them the motivation is gone today watched a movie. It was hard to stay focused on it.

SheltieLover

(59,930 posts)
16. Healing vibes on the way! 💗💗💗
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 09:48 PM
Apr 2021

Its a very brief, nonintrusive registration process, then 1st videos are available immediately.

Plslet us know what you think of it.

In the meantime, hugsweet Othello!

Have you ever done a gratitude journal?

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
12. I got my second dose on the 8th
Wed Apr 21, 2021, 09:09 PM
Apr 2021

Could it still be affecting me? I hope not. I still have the headache,and now I feel nausea along with the depression. Hoping pepto bismol stops it. I hate nausea not only because it feels awful, I have emetophobia.

jpak

(41,780 posts)
17. My kitties are spoiled spoiled spoiled
Thu Apr 22, 2021, 01:38 AM
Apr 2021

They demand that they lay on me.

My first kitty was a black and white kitty like Othello.

Bow down to your kitty overlord


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