Black Dog of Depression - can we help each other?

black_paw

well damn dog been driving me mad all evening... been in tears all evening ,very upset....dearest boyfriend has come round to be killed ....he phoned from car to access how im am before coming in...how many knives are out ...5 ...one under the bed lol ..very brave and came in... ...took damn dog for long walk and knacked it...gave me lovely cuddle pat pat your ok ...dear man ...ate choc together ...feeling at lot better now ... made up ..he is happy now..

TaBunny

Morning all.

Jamla I hope you're feeling better this morning, sorry to hear you were in such a bad way but wow nice to get chocolates and a nice cuddle. x

black_paw

hi got up at 1 today a lot better thank you tabunny was real bad day yesterday was in so much pain in joints as well . poor boyfriend is so understanding and good at times like this , as all you want is to be held and cuddled and a bit of now now little tiny kiss kiss. well hope he comes back today LOL

kazoz

Hi

I also suffered depression after dealing with chronic pain and mobility loss for 4 years. I personally found that counsellor's were not helpful but found CBT pschotherapy very helpful as it gave me tools to use to help me such as developing a sleep routine, planning days and goals. A brilliant book is Overcoming Chronic Pain :A self-help guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques by Frances Cole, Helen Maconald, Catherine Carus,and Hazel Howden-Leach, Published by Robinson in 2005 ISBN 1-84119-970-2

What I found the most benefit from the book was the fact that what I was going through was normal and there are ways to overcome it. For example the anger and frustration, witdrawing from social events etc.

Hope this helps

black_paw

thank very helpful will look out for the book

black_paw

hope everyone is well and all dogs are good . brother came with the triplets sunday and labrador " black paw " real name Hatty , nice to see them all . the kids are 2 on next monday and been invited up over night , so will stay in a few days before hand to build up energy to go

Magenta

tattoed_bum wrote: »

one of those sleepness night again ,and i was wondering if anyone else has problems with going out , i am finding lately i am making more and more excuses not to go out the house ,part from taking my ds to school and picking him up again a whole 300yrds away i rarely go out the house.

it's as if i dont want to leave my little cocoon .

Same here..I have yet to go outside my place this year!!!:eek:

lukiesgirl

Hi to all fellow dog lovers! I did one post and then things seem to a bit haywire. I am fed up of doing sudoku or whatever its called and I dont recommend reading Chat or Take a Break when you cant sleep. I felt drawn to the sad stories which made me feel even more depressed and kept me awake even more :rotfl:

I got fed up of the cold weather because it made my RA worse and I have been a horrible person to be around:( but reading through this thread has made me feel a whole lot better:A

Been to the library today to see what audio books are available but tbh nothing took my fancy. My plan of action for tonight is to go to bed with Il Divo (unfortunately just their cd). I suppose I can dream :rotfl:

OH has finally got his appointment for the sleep clinic having waited 3 years. I am hoping they may find a cure for his snoring - its so bad he wakes the neighbours:rotfl:. If they cant do anything I think a pillow over his face might do the trick! It would be a crime of passion!!!

Oh well my 4 fellas are waiting hope they are all in tune.
Night all
LG

black_paw

still up unable to sleep 1 so on here

LameWolf

:hello:Jamla. I think I probably had my nose in my "Brother Cadfael" novel when you were online.

Hope you can sleep better tonight.