Support for people with Depression

geminilady

Sazbo wrote: »

Hello lovlies :hello: Nice to check in and catch up with everyone's news Big hugs especially to Miro, also Gem has been on my mind recently - hope you're doing ok hun... and how's our Beth and Plushy? xxxx

LadyM - nice to hear you sounding a bit brighter, the photobook sounds wonderful - a really personal gift and I bet with all your creative talents it looks great too.

Meyore hun good luck with the dentist, you're very good... I'm long overdue an appointment myself:o Hope they get the repairs sorted:rolleyes:

Tulip - fantastic news! - :j:happylove

PC and Shaz - have a good day and same to anyone else I've missed. Sorry to be a bit brief but work's gonna be busy today.

Much love to all,
Sazzy xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Sazzy Thanks for thinking of me.I am a survivor and coping with my depression at the moment but the ways i am coping are not good for me ie binge eating,gambling.I eventualy heard from the mental health department saying they were very busy and to ring if i still wanted coucelling,not sure how it can help but will give it a go if i can fit it in with work.

LadyMorticia

Shaz hun, he may not be your social worker but he is your partner and that means he should be there to listen and should be there for you through the good and the bad.
He needs to understand that no relationship is sunshine and flowers all the time.

Sazbo

geminilady wrote: »

I eventualy heard from the mental health department saying they were very busy and to ring if i still wanted coucelling,not sure how it can help but will give it a go if i can fit it in with work.

I'd give the counselling a go hun, it's worth a try xxx

Amber_Sunshine

Shaz love, I used to live only an hour from Wakefield, I wish I could come and give you a hug (and give everyone in Social Services a good kick until they give you the help you need). Looking at the big picture, I don't think that you should worry too much about your relationship with Ian, he's taken on quite a lot and it's only natural that he should let off steam every once in a while. You, of course, need a break as well, so how about negotiating a night out together every couple of weeks, for example? TBH I suspect this could be more about you both being frustrated at not being able to move in.

shazrobo

morning all, up early as ian had to be up early for work, and i cant get back to sleep. saw gp yesterday, who rang the crisis team, because the hospital hadn't, even tho they said they would.
crisis team rang me last night, and as i've seen them in past, were aware of the boys problems, they were shocked that i still wasnt getting any support from socai services. also mentioned that as a carer, i should have had a carer's assessment, which legally has to be done, but wakefield socail services wont do, they just fob me off:mad:
they contacted social care direct for me, and told them my case is urgent, as there is a risk of a family breakdown, so will see what happens today, they promised the social worker will be in touch, but i heard that before.
if no luck today, then crisis team have said to ask my gp to write to the director of social services on my behalf.
when i was in hospital, i had text ian to tell him i was there, but as he was working late that night, and nothing he could do, i didnt tell him why i was in as didnt want him worrying. told him yesterday, and he was very understanding, took me out for a meal, and we had a chat.
i'm such an idiot :mad: i read a text the other day and took it the wrong way, when he said he was busy with a couple of mates on saturday night, i thought he meant he was going out, when in fact he is helping them move, as its the only time they are all free at same time.
he has taken on a lot with the boys, and think we both need some time together without them being there all the time.
friday today, and dreading the weekend, the boys clash when they are home together, and usually one or the other will start a fight. or steal things, and blame each other. feel like a sewcurity guard constantly watching for any signs of trouble.
gemini, i would go for the counselling, some people find it really helps. your not alone in the binge eating department, i do the same hun
plushroom, i already have loads stuff dumped on my bedroom floor, i just climb over it lol, i'm a very tidy person when i'm well, but when i feel like this everything is a massive effort
amber, where did you used to live?
hugs all
shaz xxx

poppycracker

morning all *wave*

*big big big hugs* to shaz, gem, plush and everyone else whos been having a bad time.

shaz, Ian's probably feeling a bit overwhelmed, but that's no excuse for treating you like that. He's putting his insecurities on you and thats not fair. If he wont talk calmly about it, just leave it, concentrate on getting things done with yourself and the kids. It's lovely to have someone in the house to cuddle but its worse than useless if they are incapable of giving YOU the love and support you need. The kids also need to see you happy and stable. And I'd also like to give the social workers a good kick up the arris for you! What a mess they left you in :mad:.

Thanks Plush, sometimes I did get leftovers, but not any more as I was told yesterday by one of the chefs he's been told not to let anyone take anything home anymore as they fear that we might steal other stuff from the kitchen and hide it in with the leftovers. I dont really like it being inferred that I might be a theif? Anyway, I'm looking for another job....

hi gem haven't seen u for a bit. Sorry to hear you're not doing so good, counselling sounds like it might help, I'd go for it . As for the bingeing, I do that too.

*big hugs* to LM, amber, sazzy and everyone whos having a lurk today,
hope today is a good day

PC

Amber_Sunshine

Shaz, I was in York.

shazrobo

Amber_Sunshine wrote: »

Shaz, I was in York.

i love to go shopping in york its a really lovely interesting place. kids used to like train museum when they were younger

Miroslav

The sad news I got today was that it's likely my blind cat has not long left. At the most, not long after Christmas, but could be very soon.

Amber_Sunshine

Oh Miro, I'm so sorry. I hope she has a peaceful end, and do remember what a good life you have given her.