Plot the course of a depressive episode, starting from when you first sense it coming, through its peak, and up to its eventual recede.
Depression isn’t just a state, but a process that unfolds over time. Understanding this progression can help you anticipate, negotiate and navigate future episodes. Track a depressive episode from its earliest signs, through its most intense period, and into its decline. What triggers it? What exacerbates it? What alleviates it? This prompt encourages self-awareness and reflection that can be instrumental in managing depression.
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