Depression Support Thread

beachbeth

absolutebounder wrote: »

Many people when faced with a psychosomatic illness are told to write down the benefits of that illness eg others give me sympathy or it saves me going to work or getting out of bed.

I can relate to this. I have a relative that I love but Im almost certain that they have caused my depression. I always did my best for them but nothing was ever good enough. It was only when I got depression that the way they treated me changed for the better. I have often wondered if, when the time comes that they are no longer around, I will be able to beat my depression?

beachbeth

Thats quite interesting AB. You are probably right that my depression won't change when this person is no longer around. (Certainly, it will be much worse at first because I will be devastated when they are gone.) I do have a lot to do with this person though and, although I try not to let them affect me too much, they still do.

On another note, I'd like to say good morning to Tiff. I hope you aren't feeling too bad this morning. Hugs for you. ((()))

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Morning! hope all is well,I am fine today really happy,I am going to have a nice day,I have a property inspection today to make sure all is well etc

Have a lovely day!


love and light,

Katie xxx

Amber_Sunshine

If I had to sum you up in one word, Katie, I would say 'chirpy'. You remind me of a cute little sparrow or robin hopping around.

I am off to a hospital appointment now, have already seen the psychiatrist today!

rosepink1984

Hi everyone, I have a virus, so am at home watching tv. I should be at work, and now I won't get paid. I'm bank staff so I don't think I get sick pay. I don't really care actuallly, I can hardly get out of bed so there is no way I could have gone out today.
Hope you are all well and having a nice day. Going to have some toast and chocolate spread now!

alba37

Dearest Tiff,

Thank you for writing those beautiful words. I lost a wonderful mum also 4 years ago, and feel just as you do. You said all the right things, you were blessed with the time to ask your questions and get your answers.

My deepest sympathy to you and your family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers,

Much love

Aileen x x x

whitevanwoman

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Hi everyone, I have a virus, so am at home watching tv. I should be at work, and now I won't get paid. I'm bank staff so I don't think I get sick pay. I don't really care actuallly, I can hardly get out of bed so there is no way I could have gone out today.
Hope you are all well and having a nice day. Going to have some toast and chocolate spread now!

did someone say chocolate? :j

am desperate for some of the stuff now so am seriously considering getting dressed and going out (aaaggghhh!) - it's shameful the depths one sinks to in order to feed an addiction. :eek:

I must say that I think it was rotten of Shazrobo not to share her smarties last night. But from the way she conned them off the kids, I guess she's an addict too

Hope you feel better soon Rosepink - am sure the chocolate spread will start taking effect soon x

jax66

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome and useful advice. I know i have to go back to the doctors, i suppose i was just needing a push to do it. Hopefully this is it. I just feel as if i'm opening a door again that i thought i had shut. It's finding the courage to do that and admit i am finding it difficult to cope. The worst thing for me is feeling i'm losing control of things if that makes sense, and also the fear in my daughters eyes when they realise i'm ill again. If i'm being honest i think they can see it, but it's like the big elephant in the room no-one wants to acknowledge. Sorry for the ramble, but i haven't been able to put these feelings into words, and knowing people understand is a great help. jaxx

rosepink1984

jax66 wrote: »

. I just feel as if i'm opening a door again that i thought i had shut. It's finding the courage to do that and admit i am finding it difficult to cope. The worst thing for me is feeling i'm losing control of things if that makes sense, and also the fear in my daughters eyes when they realise i'm ill again. If i'm being honest i think they can see it, but it's like the big elephant in the room no-one wants to acknowledge. Sorry for the ramble, but i haven't been able to put these feelings into words, and knowing people understand is a great help. jaxx

Jax, I am thinking of you. For me going to the doctor and telling them how I felt when I started to feel ill again Dec 07 - I felt I was taking control again by acknowledging the problem and doing something about it. I hope you will feel the same way too. Ignoring it won't make it go away. IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT that you are ill, anymore than it would be your fault if you had flu or chicken pox. Because it is a mental illness, we feel guilty, I know I do, but I have to remind myself constantly that I can't help it, I don't choose to be this way, and the best thing is to try to learn to cope with it. That's how I feel anyway, I know everyone is different. I guess what I am trying to say is that I really feel for you and hope that things improve soon.

KittyBoo_2

I am really fed up at the moment.
I have depression at the moment and taking AD's and on Incapacity Benefit.
I feel as though I am being hounded by Job Centre Plus.
I go to see my adviser once a month and send in regular sick notes but they have referred me to someone from New Deal for Disabled People.
She has asked for my CV and said with my skills I will soon be in work.
I had a senior post working for the Local Authority until I was made redundant but now I feel unable to go out of the house some days because I am so low.
I keep crying and have had lots of panic attacks.
I know they have a job to do but I have a months sick note. It is stressing me out more knowing I have to keep going to these weekly appointments.
Sorry to go on so much but I feel so miserable.
I hope you are having a better day than I am.
Lots of love and hugs to those who need it (including me)