Depression Support Thread

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beachbeth wrote: »

I had a post removed.:rolleyes:

I was wondering if anyone on here has a poor memory? Just lately I find Im trying to think of a word and it just wouldn't come. I was trying to think of the word "conservatory" and just couldn't and in the end said "you know, the place where your neighbours keep their guinea pigs".

I never used to be like this and it wasn't until I took an old type of AD that my memory was badly affected. My newer Ad's don't do this but my memory is still bad. I don't know if its just the depression though because Ive read that depression does this. Does anyone else find this is so or is it just me?

BeachBeth - I have a poor memory when I'm ill too! find the words "you know the thingy bob" quite useful though! :rolleyes:

rosepink1984 wrote: »

So it's been a mixed few days. Everytime I think about work next week I feel so stressed. I'm working Tues and Wed, so can rest tomorrow, and I enjoy th work, but I'm so scared of being like I was before (always off ill, and dreading workdays because it was so hard to try to appear not depressed). Does anyone else find working with depression hard? How do you cope when you feel stressed/tired/tearful at work?

RosePink- Hugs, Hope your Ok today & not thinking too much about working this week. As your aware had a rough week at work- & find it difficult- People know me as a strong character & therefore can't nderstand when I can't even face talking to anyone.
I personally just get really quiet if I feel low or tearful at work, Its only when people start to ask if I'm ok that I fall apart. If people don't notice I will get home & fall apart- Thankfully I have an amazing OH to cuddle up with.

Anyway went to Dr's this morning told him about what work had said to me & that I had not been coping, he has signed me off for 2 weeks again so I can rest & think about my options- (or try! my thoughts are all over the place!) He made me feel better about how I have reacted though, as said anyone would have a reaction, just mine is worse due to illness.

Hugs to everyone xx:A

Jo_R_2

shazrobo wrote: »

bad start to the week for me, one of sons been excluded from school til weds, for violent behaviour, have rang social worker, i am so desperate for help, but i know deep down nothing will come of it, she is coming to see me tommorrow afternoon.

tried to make an appointment with gp, as i feel so down, but told no appointments til fri, so i have to ring surgery on friday at 8.3o to be in with a chance of getting one then.

thinking of you tiff at this difficult time, hope all goes well tommorrow

katie, hope the toe is healing nicely

anni, hope you ok hun, let us know how sam gets on today

hugs all
shaz xxx

Hi Shaz

I don't know if this is any help but when I've been feeling similar, I've phoned up my HV (who is really good actually when it comes to listening to me go on about how down I feel at times and says to phone her whenever I need to) and she has arranged an emergency appointment with my GP the same day. I found that a lot easier than trying to explain to a receptionist that I know there are no appointments but I really need some help right now iyswim... Would that be an option for you, not necessarily HV (I think your boys are too old to still have a HV if I work it out rightly?) but would the social worker do something like that, or anyone else you have contact with?

Sssssss

MIL passed away yesterday evening, had lunch today with my wife and 2 x BIL and there have been no tears, they were not close to their mother and I'm finding this very hard to handle. More worried about my wife who has said very little since the news and not cried at all, she has always been one to bottle things up. I'm such worrried she going to keep things in until she explodes. I've only experience death once when my dad passed and i rememeber I was in floods of tears, is this normal how my in laws are acting.
thanks for reading this. Sssssss

alba37

Tiff wrote: »

Hi alba!

Yes, the Tiffster signed the petition too - Tiffy power strikes again!
Congratulations hunnie - your determination has paid off, as this email I have received shows!

''Government response to petition 'change4life'
10 Downing Street
13 Jan
Reply

You recently signed a petition asking the Prime Minister to "Ensure the Change4life campaign specifies ONLY Type2 Diabetes CAN be brought on by lifestyle & Type1 cannot as it is an autoimmune disease"
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/change4life/

You may wish to be aware that following discussions with Diabetes UK, the Department of Health have decided to modify the Change4Life advertising materials to make clear that obesity leads to type 2 diabetes.
Prime Minister's Office
Petition information - http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/change4life/''

Me and gordy are very close you know.
Well done everyone who signed!
Much Love,

Tiff xxx

It's a great outcome, who'd have thought half a dozen Mum's could get the government to change wording in a campaign! I can't quite believe it. Thanks to you and everyone who supported us.

Been thinking of you Tiff. I hope you are managing ok. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Aileen x

alba37

shazrobo wrote: »

good luck at the supermarket jo

bad start to the week for me, one of sons been excluded from school til weds, for violent behaviour, have rang social worker, i am so desperate for help, but i know deep down nothing will come of it, she is coming to see me tommorrow afternoon.

tried to make an appointment with gp, as i feel so down, but told no appointments til fri, so i have to ring surgery on friday at 8.3o to be in with a chance of getting one then.

thinking of you tiff at this difficult time, hope all goes well tommorrow

katie, hope the toe is healing nicely

anni, hope you ok hun, let us know how sam gets on today

hugs all
shaz xxx

Aw Shaz, not good. My friend has just been told she can get respite, and she only has one son. I think you need to go over the social workers head, try his boss, and if no luck there contect your MP, you can email through writetothem - you can't go on like this.

I'll be doing everything in my power to get an insulin pump for Marc this year, it can greatly improve quality of life and reduce complications. Got a 2nd opinion at the end of the month and if that doesn't work, I'm going to my MP.

Thinking of you,

Aileen x

alba37

Sssssss wrote: »

MIL passed away yesterday evening, had lunch today with my wife and 2 x BIL and there have been no tears, they were not close to their mother and I'm finding this very hard to handle. More worried about my wife who has said very little since the news and not cried at all, she has always been one to bottle things up. I'm such worrried she going to keep things in until she explodes. I've only experience death once when my dad passed and i rememeber I was in floods of tears, is this normal how my in laws are acting.
thanks for reading this. Sssssss

I'm very sorry to hear your news. I've experienced several deaths of people very close to me and many of others not so close. The only thing I can say, is there is no "right" reaction. The best you can do is be there for your wife, when she needs you.

Take care

Aileen x

Sssssss

beachbeth wrote: »

I was trying to find out what percentage of us had problems with memory to see how common it was amongst people with depression. However, the discussions about post removal have taken over on this thread.:o
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I always used to pride myself in having a super memory, when I worked and managed large projects I never forget even the smallest of details.
However since the depression I've had huge memory problems, I could go downstairs to get something and by the time I get there I've forgotten what, also once I drove round a round-about the wrong way :eek:

I'm not convinced it's the depression causing this, I think it's more the drugs (AD).

Sssssss

rosepink1984 wrote: »

Does anyone else find working with depression hard? How do you cope when you feel stressed/tired/tearful at work?

my depression was a direct result of my work sitution, no matter what type of job you're in WORK is a stressful enviroment because you are not in direct control of yourself or your well being.

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

I am ok but fine,toe is healing nicely thanks Shaz,I am just so sorry you cannot get help when you most need it.I am fine,Just been busy entering postcard competitions

Have a lovely evening!


love and light,

Katie xxx

La-Cara

Sssssss wrote: »

MIL passed away yesterday evening, had lunch today with my wife and 2 x BIL and there have been no tears, they were not close to their mother and I'm finding this very hard to handle. More worried about my wife who has said very little since the news and not cried at all, she has always been one to bottle things up. I'm such worrried she going to keep things in until she explodes. I've only experience death once when my dad passed and i rememeber I was in floods of tears, is this normal how my in laws are acting.
thanks for reading this. Sssssss

sorry to hear that. Try not to worry about your wife and BILs too much, everyone handles this type of situation differently. Remember to take care of yourself too xx