Depression Support Thread

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Morning! hope all is well,I am fine today,just 1 more sleep to Kylie now so excited rahhhh.My sister is coming over to see me this morning then we are going off together to mums for lunch having early night tonight so I can enjoy the concert without feeling too tired,seeing my brother tomorrow as well got to take his coldplay album I got him so better not forget that

sounds like you enjoyed your art yesterday Anni thats the trouble with art you cant help but get messy :rotfl: good luck with the support people at the council,hope they give you the support you need my parents are my support if I need them but I generally cope just fine on my own

*hugs*

love and light,

Katie xxx

Jo_R_2

LadyMorticia wrote: »

Heya Jo.

I totally understand about the label thing. I was the same when I was given my labels. I like to be able to box things so I know what they are and then I can deal with them better. It's easier to deal with things like that than when they are all muddled and messed up and you don't know whether you are coming or going. *hugs*

xx

That makes total sense. I get that. I feel as well that what worries me most is that if I don't get that 'label', then one day someone is going to turn round to me and say that I'm not actually depressed, and I'll be like, this must be what life is actually meant to be like...?

Part of the trouble is that sometimes I go to see the GP (and like yesterday when I saw the psychiatrist), I am having a 'good' day, or an 'okay' day, and I can laugh at stuff, make jokes, and it looks for all the world like there's nothing wrong. Sometimes I'm there and I want to scream, can't you see everything is NOT okay? Things can turn into a bad day in the click of a finger and I never feel a 'bit' down, it's all the way, and I scare myself and everyone else when I'm like that, and that's when I have to hand my oldest over to my parents as well as them having the youngest because I can't look after her.

Anyway... I'm feeling okay again today. I have a list of three things to do. Two are job applications, and one is a DLA form. I don't know if I'm being overambitious with applying for a job, but they're both only 18.5 hours and I'd definitely have more money. I thought I'd try anyway and see what happens.

The DLA form is something I used to do for clients in my old job, so when it comes to actually filling it in, I feel reasonably confident about how to do it. I think again my worry is that I'll be dismissed. I know how it works and I'm more likely to be 'dismissed' at the initial stage, so I'm prepared for that. But agian, if I don't try I won't know will I?

Anyway it's great getting to know people, I'll be popping in later today and hopefully I'll have one of my things ticked off my list by then!

Take care all
xxx

LadyMorticia

Heya Katie.

You must be so excited! I hope you have a great time.

I love getting messy when it comes to art. I used to love finger paints when I was little.

I hope they do too. My doctor is of great support to me but, unless there is some miracle and she can stay full time at the practice, she will inevitably leave but that's what happens I guess.

xx

Tulip

I am off now everyone,

chat later on

Have a lovely day


love and light,

Katie xxx

Red1708

Hi

I was wondering if anybody can advise me of any support forums that they've had good experiences with? I've been registered on TD in the past but my ex has recently joined and I'm now unable to post freely there so have had my accounts deleted. If you know of any other forums that have been of use can you please send me a PM with the details on

Thanks

absolutebounder

Jo_R wrote: »

Part of the trouble is that sometimes I go to see the GP (and like yesterday when I saw the psychiatrist), I am having a 'good' day, or an 'okay' day, and I can laugh at stuff, make jokes, and it looks for all the world like there's nothing wrong. Sometimes I'm there and I want to scream, can't you see everything is NOT okay? Things can turn into a bad day in the click of a finger and I never feel a 'bit' down, it's all the way, and I scare myself and everyone else when I'm like that, and that's when I have to hand my oldest over to my parents as well as them having the youngest because I can't look after her.

This comes up a lot so it might be useful to explain it. the psychiatrist sees many people a day and is well aware that people have good and bad days but it is a bit like when your car has an intermittent fault and you take it to the garage. Sods law dictates the car will play up before but be fine when you get there and the garage will find nothing wrong. This happens a lot with humans and especially where the person is putting on a mask in the first place which can happen since one of the features of depression is that the true person is often hidden.
The best way round it is to record everything in a diary or on a dictaphone in a form the psychiatrist can understand. putting down everything good and bad so that then psyche can see patterns eg if everytime the kids come home you feel ill then there is something to work on.
A psych can only go on what they have in front of them and if that is normal then that is what they should diagnose.

Jo_R_2

absolutebounder wrote: »

This comes up a lot so it might be useful to explain it. the psychiatrist sees many people a day and is well aware that people have good and bad days but it is a bit like when your car has an intermittent fault and you take it to the garage. Sods law dictates the car will play up before but be fine when you get there and the garage will find nothing wrong. This happens a lot with humans and especially where the person is putting on a mask in the first place which can happen since one of the features of depression is that the true person is often hidden.
The best way round it is to record everything in a diary or on a dictaphone in a form the psychiatrist can understand. putting down everything good and bad so that then psyche can see patterns eg if everytime the kids come home you feel ill then there is something to work on.
A psych can only go on what they have in front of them and if that is normal then that is what they should diagnose.

True. I got to go back in two months, and I have been thinking about doing the diary thing so it might be useful like you say.

Tiff_2

Hi guys!:hello:
How's us this morning guys?
And following the usual Tiffy protocol, firstly a huge to red 1708 (red) and jo-r (jo). Thank you for posting - come on in, you're both very welcome here and I'm sure you've already been made to feel at home by the thread's guardian angels.

And now, sincere welcome home greetings to our recently missing clan members gario, kl, shaz, sf, qb, budd and wvw. It's nice to see you guys!

Sorry you've been Tiffless for a few days peeps, but all will become as clear as mud at some point in time...I'm sure you've enjoyed the peace and quiet.

Please - do NOT try this at home!

If the truth be told, I've been a really struggling Tiffster - the last few weeks have been really tough and Life is still battering at the door wanting to come in and on top of that, there are plans afoot as well. I guess I'd better get started on the next Tiff Chronicle soon!
I hope you all know that I really do care and I know the Tiffing hasn't been anywhere near as good as it should be, or as regular, so if I haven't replied to you, it honestly isn't anything personal. When I look back at how often I was posting, I really feel I've let you all down so sincere apologies for that. So that's a 'D' on my report card and I promise to try harder!

Hoping everyone is well and hugs to all and to our sazzy with her counselling tonight.
Be kind to yourself guys.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Morning! hope all is well,I am fine today todays the day!!!! I am off to London to see Kylie at the 02 Arena its come round so fast Having cooked meal at Mums then my sister will drop Dad and myself at the station to get the 2.30pm train to London so excited rahhhh Going to wear my Kylie t-shirt

I wont be online until tomorrow night as I am staying overnight in London as I am seeing my brother as Dad and I are staying at his flat

Have a lovely day everyone and look after each other and I will see you tomorrow


love and light,

Katie xxx

shazrobo

morning all,
hope you have a fantastic time tulip, you deserve it
(((big hugs))) tiff, sorry to hear you are struggling again right now, remember we are all here for you hun.
hope everyone else ok
big hugs
shaz xxx