coping with triggers

[Hevs]

Hi everyone. I haven't posted on here in ages but could really, really do with some support. I have been doing really well the last few weeks- increasing my intake, enjoying my course, writing a novel and feeling so positive about recovery. But lately there have been a few triggering things that have got to me, which until now I was able to battle and stay strong but now they really seem to be affecting me. I have gone from super positive to really low, weepy and anxious- my mum thinks it could be a bit of PMS but can hormones really make me feel like this or is it the anorexia and depression sneaking back in?

[Wonderland.]

Hormones can definitely play a part yes. It may be worth getting your hormone levels checked out to see if that could be a problem for you.

The anorexia and depression sneaking back in could be a possibility too.

[TimesLikeThese]

Hi. Sorry to hear you're feeling low at the moment. It could be hormones, but equally it could be the anorexia and depression sneaking back in. Are you due a period?

Maybe you could see how things go for another few weeks and if the low mood doesn't lift seek some help. Do you have any professional support at the moment?

If it does turn out to be PMS related perhaps you could make a plan for if it happens again next month eg what you can do to help yourself or what others can do to support you.

Hope that helps! xxx

[Hevs]

Thank you both for your replies
Today has been much better so far and I'm feeling more positive because:

My bracelet has arrived which says 'refuse to sink'(great timing!)
I have bought some complex vitamin B (these apparently help with PMS and depression and may help)
Treated myself to a pair of fabulous dungarees- they are very baggy and comfy and I just feel nice in them.

I think small steps like these can really help, trying to stay away from anything potentially triggering until I feel stronger. May have a hormone check next time I see my doctor too.

[Wonderland.]

You are so right small steps definitely can help and a lot of times it is the best way to go about things.

I am glad to hear you are feeling more positive (: