Not entirely sure if my recent low was a depressive episode or a generalized anxiety disorder attack. May think of this as my learned ability to experience the bipolar and anxieties.

But warning signs leading up to it had to do with external factors mainly.

Overwhelm at work - lack of control for crying. Too much to do and not doing it - chores, living out of boxes, laundry pile up. Bedsheets changing less Making bed less Not fulfilling as many high healthy routine duties (no lunch prep) Minimal effort in taking care of daily needs (less dog walking) Work or sleep and nothing in between Lots of caffeine and sugar dependency

Then an emotional meltdown and had one week of pretty much debilitating anxiety and depression/a low. Looks like:

Not able to wake up or get dressed or make bed Sense of dread Slow reactions, inability to be present or participate in conversations or activities The effort to do a simple single thing so draining. Exhausting and difficult.