Charlie went with my dad and mom to their doctor appointment today! It was a success. They allowed the doctor to pet him, and the doctor said he was glad I have Charlie, and that I'm seeing specialists. That makes me feel 10 shades of validated, because I left that doctor in search of a second opinion and further diagnosis.
I had a very rough night last night, but I finally got a solid 8 hours of sleep, my husband is keeping a close eye on me, and I'm feeling a little better. Major depressive disorder is no joke - it's a beast. Getting enough sleep, managing stress, eating and drinking well and taking every dose of prescribed medication faithfully helps to disable the MDD beast. Last night it was roaring so loudly I couldn't hear myself think. Today, it's shivering in the corner, rocking back and forth while whispering to itself.
Be gentle with yourselves. Take your medications. Eat well. Read/craft/sing. Do healthful things, non destructive ones. Reach out to people when you feel like closing in on yourself.
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