Depression Support Thread

whitevanwoman

absolutebounder wrote: »

No thanks. nothing against you but I dont like the headache afterwards
lady bounder is very accurate the frying pan:rotfl:

LOL :rotfl:

flis21

Hi Everyone,

I used to come on here regularly a couple of years ago, when my depression was really bad. It has been well in check and controlled with meds since. In the meantime I have had a little boy and changed jobs so I can work from home and look after my gorgeous little boy. Life has been going so well that over Christmas I decided that maybe I didn't need my medication any more.

The first couple of weeks I was fine, but gradually things have started falling apart again. I am having mood swings, outbursts of anger, insomnia, feelings of hopelessness and despair. My Husband and I sat down and had a chat last night and I have admitted, to myself as well as to him, that it feels like my depression is coming back. I have started taking my tablets again as of today and hopefully it won't take too long for their effects to start working again.

I am quite sad as I really thought I would be able to come off the meds one day, but am starting to now think I will be on them forever. Maybe I need to accept that this is a MEDICAL condition, not just 'in my head' and I need the meds to be able to function like everyone else.

Sorry for butting in on you all, but I needed to get this off my chest around people who I know will understand.

F xx

whitevanwoman

To Tiff

been thinking about you recently - you ok? we're missing the feline input and your words of wisdom.

Take care of yourself. I'm sure I'm not the only one missing you.

x

flis21

There was another forum someone on here set up a couple of years ago, for us all to be able to chat about anything. I can't remember the address, can't find it on google and don't know if it is still running! It was nice tho, being able to post without 'censoring' whatever you have to say!

whitevanwoman wrote: »

don't go, and don't let someone else ruin your day. The mods are only human too, as flawed and judgemental as the rest of us, and you never know maybe they hit the delete button by mistake.

It's really hard sometimes to post on this thread and I always have to think very carefully about what I write in case I break the rules and if I do, its not deliberate. Its so frustrating not to be able to discuss whether someone else is experiencing the same side effects of meds as you or to discuss whether a certain drug or therapy is proving helpful or not but if that's the way it's got to be for the thread to continue, then I just have to accept that. I go to a weekly support group where I do get the opportunity to discuss this sort of thing with other people so at least I've got that. I used to ask my CPN about stuff like that but she just used to say to speak to my GP which meant that every time I saw my GP I had a long list of minor queries to ask about so now I try to find answers on other internet sites.

I guess that MSE has to protect itself in these days of liability and litigation from someone claiming that as a result of taking advice from this thread they or someone they know ended up with a serious downturn in their condition, or worse. It would be helpful though if, when a post is removed, if the mods could PM the poster to explain why, as it may not always be obvious where or why the rule breach occured.

With regards to the sex and serotonin and snoring thing, I'd be happy to run some clinical trials - any offers? :rotfl:

Jo_R_2

Hi all, managed to make playgroup, really pleased as DD2 really enjoyed it. Not spoke to parents about having DD2 for a couple of days yet but might give them a ring in a minute, I'm really tired at the mo and also I have this really strong nesting thing going on and want some time to just clean and tidy up ready for baby. The house isn't as messy as it used to be, but I think it really helps when things are tidy, and I get rid of clutter.

beachbeth, when I was younger we had a handful of family cats. I still remember when I was 13, one of our two cats gave birth whilst I was on holiday, and we came back to mummy cat and five kittens. Gradually over the years they've succumbed to various accidents and ailments, except one who's still with us. Two of the litter only passed away in the last two years and it's funny, even now they're still like a part of the family, you know? We have fond memories and treasured photos and still talk about the ones who have left us - even my dad who is of the old school 'show no emotion' manly-type of man, gets a little choked up when talking about them. I think so many people can relate to how you feel.

I'm going to dash but was also wondering how Tiff was. Hope you're doing as okay as you can be...

Sssssss

beachbeth wrote: »

Well its obvious to me why your post was deleted! Talking about snoring indeed! Whatever next!!!;)

Someone is definitely trigger happy with the delete button on this thread!

thanks for trying to cheer me up but it ain't working today, I would go as far as to say I'm fuming. I've said it before and I'll say it again, it's not what you post but who posts it that decides if the post gets deleted or not.

Sssssss

whitevanwoman wrote: »

don't go, and don't let someone else ruin your day. The mods are only human too, as flawed and judgemental as the rest of us, and you never know maybe they hit the delete button by mistake.

then they have been invited to PM me to explain, it won't take more then 2 minutes of their time, if as I suspect it's the same board guide as last time no doubt they'll tell me to go elsewhere if I don't like it here, as they did last time.

absolutebounder

Sssssss wrote: »

then they have been invited to PM me to explain, it won't take more then 2 minutes of their time, if as I suspect it's the same board guide as last time no doubt they'll tell me to so elsewhere if I don't like it here.

I think that what is more likely is that there is someone lurking who likes picking on individuals and reporting them. then the mods delete the post because someone has said it offended them. I dont think kits that easy being a mod as they have to keep the peace at all times but I agree with beachbeth that sometimes they do seem a little too trigger happy. I wouldnt let it bother you. It just confused me when I answered your post only to find it hasd gone

whitevanwoman

Sssssss wrote: »

then they have been invited to PM me to explain, it won't take more then 2 minutes of their time, if as I suspect it's the same board guide as last time no doubt they'll tell me to go elsewhere if I don't like it here, as they did last time.

give them some time, maybe they're out at work, or shopping etc.

Tulip

flis21 wrote: »

Hi Everyone,

I used to come on here regularly a couple of years ago, when my depression was really bad. It has been well in check and controlled with meds since. In the meantime I have had a little boy and changed jobs so I can work from home and look after my gorgeous little boy. Life has been going so well that over Christmas I decided that maybe I didn't need my medication any more.

The first couple of weeks I was fine, but gradually things have started falling apart again. I am having mood swings, outbursts of anger, insomnia, feelings of hopelessness and despair. My Husband and I sat down and had a chat last night and I have admitted, to myself as well as to him, that it feels like my depression is coming back. I have started taking my tablets again as of today and hopefully it won't take too long for their effects to start working again.

I am quite sad as I really thought I would be able to come off the meds one day, but am starting to now think I will be on them forever. Maybe I need to accept that this is a MEDICAL condition, not just 'in my head' and I need the meds to be able to function like everyone else.

Sorry for butting in on you all, but I needed to get this off my chest around people who I know will understand.

F xx

hey Flis,

welcome back to the fold.I remember you well and I must say I have often thought about you and how you were,I am fine and happy and really busy dishing out the smarties to anyone who deserves them :rotfl: Bet your little boy is gorgeous too
great to see you posting Flis.

love and light,

Katie xxx