Black Dog of Depression - can we help each other?

crazy_girl

annie_cardiff wrote: »

Have been on anti depressants for 12/13years now and everytime I try to cut them down in a bid to stop but crap keeps happening and I cant cope ...again...Recently gave up smoking about 4 months now and finding it very hard right now as I am so down...menopause does not help combined with thyroid probs and tests to diagnose bad joint pain I feel like total !!!!! . The aggression in me is unbelievable so I think I need to go back to docs asap , I could not even begin to start to explain where all this started but it sure is taking its toll ....

no wonder you feel liek that, maybe docs is a good idea, do you get ranty when youre mad? i get all wound up at stupid stuff

annie_cardiff

crazy_girl wrote: »

no wonder you feel liek that, maybe docs is a good idea, do you get ranty when youre mad? i get all wound up at stupid stuff

Oh Yes........and it is getting worse, one second I am ok and then I am throwing stuff about in temper....smashed a few of my best cups earlier and then threw another cos I couldnt find my dustpan !!!!:mad:

annie_cardiff

Dear Crazy girl ...I have to ask in your last post I take it you did mean ranty and not randy!!!he he xxx

Unity

annie_cardiff wrote: »

Have been on anti depressants for 12/13years now and everytime I try to cut them down in a bid to stop but crap keeps happening and I cant cope ...again...Recently gave up smoking about 4 months now and finding it very hard right now as I am so down...menopause does not help combined with thyroid probs and tests to diagnose bad joint pain I feel like total !!!!! . The aggression in me is unbelievable so I think I need to go back to docs asap , I could not even begin to start to explain where all this started but it sure is taking its toll ....

Totally empathise with your situation, not fun is it? I think the only difference is I gave up smoking over 21 years ago and it was the best thing I have done, even though I've had some times when I would have lit one from desperation . It's also difficult to tell what is a menopause symptom and what is a reaction to Thyroxin. I'm waiting for blood tests after seeing the rheumatologist and now need to see yet another specialist :rolleyes:. I'm disillusioned with the NHS, a lack of answers and a lack of help. Thankfully my GP is very helpful.

I hope you get sorted out, feel free to PM me, since we seem to be in the same boat, or I may see you at the captain's table :rotfl:.

crazy_girl

yes i meant ranty haha

UnluckyT

hello everyone, im struggling a bit again and feeling low in myself, doesnt help im finding it hard to make an appointment with a different doctor to try and get some help. im realy doubting how i feel at the mo and myself and am getting paranoid that i might be making it up. esp as the other doctor i have dealt with doesnt seem to want to help or able.

dmg24

Hi UnluckyT!

It is difficult when your GP is not supportive, hopefully a different doctor will be a positive step forward?

If you are not feeling right, then you are not well, you know your body/ head much better than anybody else.

Maybe you could write down how you are feeling, to help you at your appointment?

UnluckyT

i usually write in a diary, but it trying to keep at it, i just got to be persistant i spose, plus it trying to stand up for myself as ive a little trouble with work, mainly due to having to do a specific thing im not happy with, bieng told that ive got t get on with it and that as a csa i cant say no. plus im worried as ive overheard someone of quite a high possision brag to someone on a level below them that they forced someone out i used to work with and it partly thier fault im kinda stuck in work like i am.
thanks again for support

dmg24

UnluckyT wrote: »

i usually write in a diary, but it trying to keep at it, i just got to be persistant i spose, plus it trying to stand up for myself as ive a little trouble with work, mainly due to having to do a specific thing im not happy with, bieng told that ive got t get on with it and that as a csa i cant say no. plus im worried as ive overheard someone of quite a high possision brag to someone on a level below them that they forced someone out i used to work with and it partly thier fault im kinda stuck in work like i am.
thanks again for support

I said in a previous post that I did not get on well with CBT, but from what you describe it sounds like it may benefit you. Could you ask your GP for a referral to a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist? They can help you with coping mechanisms, and to work through particular issues.

UN17ED

well the black dog of depression has really taken a hold of me right now and I am struggling to know where, what, how I am going to come out of it.

Its got a steep hold of me and with the depression comes the anxiety attacks as I think its going to get worse and I will find myself stuck in a dark corner stuck there for ever.