Depression Support Thread

shazrobo

hi la-cara, how are you, josh is fine today, thanks for asking, his hands are bruised from where he covered his head to protect himself.

today is an inset day for both boys, so i'm taking them into town later, for a haircut, and providing they behave, taking them to a lovely chinese restaurant, that does a lunch time special, 3 courses for £5.50.

have a good day all
hugs
shaz xxx

cazziebo

Yes it does - but as the other posters have said, it takes time. And in the midst of it the dark cloud just engulfs you and you don't see the way out. I also reached the point where I wanted my children to be taken into care because I thought that was better for them. You just have to believe that it will get better.

I found hypnotherapy very useful - perhaps because it helped me get through the day. Getting out the house -which I found very difficult some days - helped. Little things helped as much as the big ones. I did have a very supportive GP (I got hypnotherapy on the NHS) and I know I was very lucky in that. I don't know if anti depressants helped or not - at my worst maybe nothing would.

I was advised by a friend to keep a diary and have to say that I wasn't particularly diligent but in bad moments it did help me see that I was progressing.

A day at a time. You'll get through.

whitty999

I also suffer from depression some days are darker than others,I have a few times had break downs & was put into hospital,I am on medication but it does get better at times then i go back down again,My children are my saviours and they make me want to continue with my life.I find it very hard to talk so thats why I am not ready to join up to the great depression thread but one day i hope i will.
thinking of you hun big hugs to you also x
there is light at the end of the tunnel but be strong & keep going forward,it does get better you could just be at a very low point,but it takes time to see the footpath ahead x

lolababy

Sorry to hear that your having a tough time. Depression can leave you thinking there is no hope. There is hope but you have to keep pushing yourself. A good way of dealing with the negative thoughts is to write down both negative and positives in your life.
We get into a pattern of negative thoghts that compound the way we feel about ourselfs. You do have a lot of positives in your life. You have your children, your alive,you can feel the sun, see the sky. Can you see how small things can also be important.
Start with small baby steps and try to build on them. Repeat to yourself that you are worthy and that you are loved.Just coming onto the forum is an achivement .Telling others how you feel is a positive step.
Depression does and can respond but its not only medication that gets you there, Relaxation ,medetation and exercise have found to be good for mind and body.
Dont give up there is light at the end of the tunnel and your getting there.

listerofsmeg_2

There is hope.

I had terrible depression 6 years ago and I was actually hospitalised for seven months in 2003, for it. But now I'm nearly completely better. I found it interesting you say you tried two lots of antidepressants, because I tried three, and I found the third to be a lifesaver! So what I'm saying is keep trying, don't rule out medication yet.

If you need to be hospitalised, don't be afraid, it could actually help you. I found it the 'break' I needed to start putting things right again. It wasn't fun at all, but it was well worth it.

Busybody

I have suffered with mild depression on and off all my adult life.
About 3 years ago it hit me badly, was'nt the same as before!
I am on medication but have also started to look at my lifestyle.
I also was a stay at home mum and think it was part of the problem. I am not saying get a job, but you may need to mix a bit more with a few 'different' people than your usual friends so try and join some sort of club or if possible do a bit of volunteering in a charity shop maybe. Just a couple of hours a week and see how you get on.
Finally talk to anyone who will listen! I don't mean you have to always talk about being depressed but you will be suprised at how many people around you have the same feelings.
Good luck and hugs XXXX:T :A

beachbeth

I have suffered with depression since at least 1994. Now, looking back I can see that I suffered quite a few episodes before this but didn't realise that this is what it was. Ive been on strong antidepressants and am now on a more modern, well-known one. They can help so stick with them and keep your doctors informed as to how you are doing - they may need to change you a different one.

I know exactly how you feel as I have been down in the depths myself and wondered what was the point of it all. It was having to keep strong for my kids that really kept me going.

Hang in there because there will be a light at the end of the tunnel even if you don't feel like there will.

We can't give you advice on here re treatments but we can sympathise and offer a shoulder to cry on as there are many here who have been where you are.

Hugs for you.:grouphug:

skint,single_mum_of_4

I know how you are feeling,ive had deppression/Anxiety most of my life and now panic attacks,doc has given me more pills(ive tryed them all) but they make me feel worse so i'm scared to take them(i know they take time) but the feeling they give me is awful.ive had a really bad few days.
i too have no family around me and just don't know whats going to happen,
spend my time wishing my kids would grow up and leave,not because i don't love them but because its hard and i think they would be happier without me.
I have started to help myself
given up smoking 17 days now
given up caffine
started to go for alittle walk in the day,only around the block and go where i won't see anyone .
ive also started to eat abit heathier and take vitamins each day.

I don't feel any better to be honest but surely its got to help abit.

on the waiting list for therepy but that could be 6months(NHS !)
wonder if theres a charity that could help with the therepy stuff(ive no money)

Anyway i'm sat here on my own,the house is a mess,not done any proper house work since i don't know when,just half hearted attempts.not washed my hair all week,i look a mess !
ive got a partime job and it looks like i will be phoing in sick AGAIN!


Sorry if this reply is abit down but i just wanted you to know that
your not the only one going through this and i really feel for you,i really really do.

HATE MY LIFE ...is this as good as it gets ?

Busybody

As I said TALK TALK TALK to anyone! Chat to the checkout people chat in the playground phone a friend.
x

smallpackages

dont get all anxious waiting to be "cured" you are not alone in feeling this way. we all feel pointless at times. keep taking your meds and seeing a councillor. life is tough for a lot of people just now especially if you are prone to depression. i suffer from the crippling depression you speak of and this time of yar is awfull, but remember you are loved for who you are. i know it sounds patronising and i dont mean to be but it helps me to get a breath of fresh air even if its just sticking my tangled wrinkly old head out the back door . its not your fault you feel this way its just life, its hard sometimes. dont give up you are loved and someday soon you will feel better