You know when you’re not quite in a full blown depressive episode yet, but you’re starting to show signs that you’re headed that way? 

For example, i have skipped work and class for a week and only left the house for fast food. I have no energy to do anything more than pick up my laptop... but can’t bring myself to even open it

Based on previous experiences, i’m able to recognize that i’m close to spiraling but i don’t know how to stop it. i don’t want to go down that dark path again. i’ve been doing so good. please, any advice would be helpful!! 

what do you go to stop yourself from spiraling down when you notice yourself “getting bad” again?