In a Nutshell: My Week in Review

~ Heather Loeb

The past couple days have been hard. I’ve been extremely fatigued, irritable and I’ve fallen back on some unhealthy coping skills, such as binge eating. I don’t know why, but I’m just exhausted. It hurts to move.

Tomorrow I get another ECT, so maybe it’ll reset my brain and I’ll get back on track. Things were going well up until a couple days ago. I have a lot to look forward to.

We leave for San Antonio in just an hour. We’re staying the night in a hotel so we can get to the hospital bright and early. I know they help, but I really don’t like ECTs. Not a fun time for me.

Please think good thoughts and send light my way.

Here’s to next week. Hoping y’all have a good one, too.

Published by Heather Loeb

I have major depressive disorder among other “fun” diagnoses. I hope to normalize depression through my blogs.

6 thoughts on “In a Nutshell: My Week in Review”

  1. ashleyleia – I'm a mental health nurse and author of three books, and I live with major depressive disorder. My goal with MH@H is to fight stigma and empower others to make informed decisions about managing their own mental health and to raise their own voices.
    ashleyleia says:

    One thing I liked about ECT, besides the fact that it helped, was that in the few seconds between when they injected the anaesthetic and when I was knocked out, I sensed a really interesting smoky smell. I have no idea why it happened, but it happened every time, and I liked it.

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    1. Heather Loeb – I suffer with Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety and a personality disorder. I hope to end the stigma of depression and normal mental illness.
      Heather Loeb says:

      That’s interesting. I just feel fear lol

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  3. mentalhealth360.uk – United Kingdom – Mum to two amazing sons. Following recovery from a lengthy psychotic episode, depression, anxiety and anorexia, I decided to train as a Mental Health Nurse and worked successfully in various settings before becoming a Ward Manager. I am a Mental Health First Aid Instructor and a Mental Health Awareness Trainer, Mental Health First Aid Youth and Mental Health Armed Forces Instructor. Just started my mental health from the other side blog.
    mentalhealth360.uk says:

    Sending good wishes and lots of light on this part of your journey. Instead of the fear, perhaps you could try simple breathing techniques and focus on that alone 🙂

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