Depression Support Thread

alba37

shazrobo wrote: »

had to cancel seeing mp, because we had really bad snow the week i had my appointment, but they said they will send me another in the post

shaz x

Hi ya Shaz,

I know it may not help, but it's worth the try, anything is. My MP has helped me twice in the past when no one else would, and he'll hopefully help again. Many years ago when my aunt died, it left my cousin alone. He is severly autistic and eplieptic, we tried over a year to get a social worker and care for him, and it wasn't till we went to our MP we actually got it. This time he got me the 2nd opinion I was looking for, after being refused by the NHS. People don't like MP's getting involved, not sure why, but it does sometimes help. Saying that, he didn't get me anything I shouldn't have had in the first place.

Do you know of any other families who have respite in a similar situation to yourself? My friend gets direct payments for her son, which means she can employ someone to take him out, which gives her a break. If you know of anyone in your area, use them as an example, or if you know someone in another area, tell them if you lived there you would have help. I'm not good at speaking, or remembering what I want to say at the time so I like to write or email.

I really hope someone realises you need more help and support, and does something about it soon. It's nothing more than you deserve.

A x

Tiff_2

Hi guys!
How is everyone this morning? I hope you all had the same gorgeous warm spring sunshine yesterday that we had here. Make the most of it - that was probably our summer!

Yes folks, the Tiffster's on the night shift again! I did go to bed around 12.25a.m. and then I was up again at 3.30a.m. No reason why. I hate this irregular sleep. What was worse was that DS was just going to bed when he heard me getting up! DS will be returning to London this morning after half-term holidays. His coach leaves at 8.15a.m., which means that he'll have to be up at 6a.m. because his dad and his girlfriend, will be picking DS up at 7.40a.m. And of course, as soon as I sit down at the pc with my morning cuppa at 4.30a.m., then I feel like I could sleep for days and I don't dare close my eyes! If I went back to bed and left it to him to get up, he might manage it by Wednesday. And do you wanna know the best part, guys?

He hasn't even packed yet!!!

He's had a good week. I know he's had a good week because I'm broke. It is due to all of the above that I can't guarantee what kind of posts you're going to get today, so you'll just have to be grateful for what you get.....aaaaaaand promise not to sue me!
I bet I won't even get time to post this now. Got some replies to do.
Right - I'll leave you lovely peeps with my first offering of the week, which just about sums me up so far today - I seem to be doing the same things 5 times over trying to get DS organised!



PS - told you I wouldn't get chance to post it earlier!

Back later hopefully. Safe journeys, guys.

Much Love,
Tiff xxx

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Morning! hope all is well,Sorry to hear you are still not well Anni,take it easy.I had a lovely time at the iceshow last night,I got a dvd and a music cd combined from the show and it was lovely to listen to the cd on the way home.I didnt get in till 9pm but I was too tired to come online.

Have a lovely day today.


love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

:hello:Everyone,

Hope you are ok,I had a nice lunch and I did some nice before I ate it,I went to my Mum I want to do a toast and I will tell you in a minute,she sat down and I went this is a toast for Jade and Jack and we clinked glasses.I thought of her and now she will be married I watched my dvd of Holiday on Ice Mystery,It was brilliant.

Katie

alba37

Oh that was lovely Katie, I've been thinking about her a lot too. I was hoping there would be a pic on the OK website, but it's so busy it's not displaying anything at all. Glad you enjoyed last night.

Tiff, good to see you around. Been thinking of you too, and hope you are ok. You must be shattered today

Hugs for evereyone,

A x

Sssssss

don't know why but for the last few days I just feel like sticking my head in an oven, I just feel so anxious all the time and don't know why. The weird dreams are back and I feel as though I could have done so much better in my life but screwed it all up. I can't even go back into my own little world as I did for the last two years as I feel family and friends will no longer understand, having seen me get better they except so much more of me. I feel so drained.

Tulip

I am off now everyone,I will chat tomorrow

Have a nice evening! *hugs* to SSSSSSS hope you feel less drained soon

Katie

alba37

Sssssss wrote: »

don't know why but for the last few days I just feel like sticking my head in an oven, I just feel so anxious all the time and don't know why. The weird dreams are back and I feel as though I could have done so much better in my life but screwed it all up. I can't even go back into my own little world as I did for the last two years as I feel family and friends will no longer understand, having seen me get better they except so much more of me. I feel so drained.

I think these are all very classic symptoms of depression and anxiety. Well, I hope they are cause I have all those too. Sometimes they aren't so bad, then other times they are awful, I don't think there is anything I can do to make it easier, it just happens.

I did screw my life up too, and should have done things differently. I know I can't change the past, and just hope one day things feel better, and the future won't be so bad.

Just wanted to let you know you're not alone in how you feel, I know that's not very helpful, but it's true.

A x

rosepink1984

Oh Ssssss, you poor thing love. Do you think it's because you are back at work? I know this makes me more anxious even tho the work itself isn't stressful. Or is there anything else worrying you?
Even if you are much better, you will still go through bad patches. Just remember that life is full of ups and downs but if you are down, you will get an up! This will pass, and you will feel more optomistic again.
You can't change the past, but you can make sure your future, and your families future is good. I'm sure in the past you did the best you could at the time, so don't beat yourself up about that. You can't change it, you can only do your best from this moment forth, within the limitations your illness imposes upon you.
Am thinking of you, make sure you keep in touch and let us all know how you are

Sugar_Coated_Owl

This week seems to have gone on forever. Not been a great week either. My social worker and I ended up going to A&E. If it had been an accident I could have just seen the nurse but because it's self-harm you have to see the Dr. Anyway, the Dr. was alright but unfortunately he couldn't stitch the cut as 24 hours had passed. Anyway, he's done his best with steri-strips and it's looking alright

As a result of the A&E trip I had to see my psychiatrist the following day. He's upped my anti-depressants and prescribed me a mood stabliser/anti-mania drug (won't mention which one as we aren't allowed :shhh:). Anyway, I haven't taken it yet, I'm a bit scared to as it has some nasty side-effects and you have to have regular blood tests as it can affect the liver :eek: I hate blood tests!!! The thought of it makes me start sweating and feel nauseous.

How does everyone manage their prescription costs? For some reason my Dr. is now only prescribing a week at a time. I can afford it but I wish they would prescribe more. It doesn't seem fair that some people pay £7.10 an item for say a months supply and I'm paying £7.10 an item each week! Plus I have a few items.

:hello: to all the new posters and welcome to the thread. Everyone else, I've been reading all the posts. I know some of you are really struggling so (((HUGS)))