Support for people with Depression

rose07

Sazbo wrote: »

Good morning lovelies :hello:

Hi Rosie, thanks for thinking of me hun - yes my counselling appointment is tonight. Then I have a two week break from it coz of Easter.... always have mixed feelings when I have a break from counselling - on one hand it means I don't have mammonth trek home afterwards (on counselling nights I don't get home till 9.30pm), but on the other obviously it's a break in continuity and sometimes the break happens at a convenient point and other times not. But I'm feeling quite resilient this week, so hopefully I should be ok.

Sazzy xxxxxxxxx

Hi Sazzie hun

How are things?

Sorry to hear you have had to make some tough decisions. But it sounds like CB2 is right and i think you know it yourself, time for a change work wise, sometimes a change is what we need. And can be the best decision we make, but you wont know if you dont take a chance.

How did your 2 week break from councelling go? I hope you enjoyed the sun we had, which must mean its gonna rain soon. I know what you mean tho about the breaks when i had my breaks from councelling i would always feel slightly like argh. But i hope you have been able to relax a little, and concentrate on what you need. Remember this is important.

hugs always

xxx

rose07

Also a welcome back to shazza, and Steph,

and to any newbies whose opened the cat flap recently.



pull up a chair, or a stool or whatever ya can, Sazzie will put the kettle on and Tiff will dish out some smarties.



xx

rose07

:rotfl:Me again :rolleyes::rotfl:

Tiff. I hope your ok. My Tiff radar has been bleeping recently and i have been wondering if you are ok. I look forward to reading the continuation of the Tiff chronicles.
Do you remember those lovely wellies , dont make me use em sweetie.
We all care about our Tiff, and you are just as important as any of us here. How is your son doing btw? xxx

LM, it sounds like Sam is really good for you. I hope you also feel better soon, has the doctor said anymore about glandular fever. Yes I have heard the song everthing by lifehouse, it is truly powerful, and has saved me a few times, words are soo powerful, and there is a skit on it on utube. And i am in no way religious either, apart from chocolate and alchohol is my religions :rotfl:. But that song yes it had a major part in a turning point in my life. xx

roxlana, how are you tonight? I see your lights been bleeping, so just wondering how you are, and hope your ok x

Tulip, Hi how are you? I was well chuffed the other day i won something on the competition board for ages, eyey me. Have you had any more debuts on radio recently? I had my first debut on television recently, turn up for the books as usually im behind the camera lol. hope your well xx

Welcome to marrowgirl, i hope your ok today x

rose07

geminilady wrote: »

Rose I have not been for my scan yet still waiting for a apointment.Well done for overcoming your fear of swimming you should be very proud of yourself and have come a long way in the past couple of years.We all know how hard mental illness can be and it is lovely to see someone who has made so much progress.:T

Hi hun
been thinking bout you, how are you?

Have you got an appointment for your scan yet?

Thank you hun, yes i am very glad to have overcome my fear of swimming or water. And now that i look at things and step back a little i can see i have come a long way esp in last two years, i still have my very off days, but i am learning. But boy , im sure anyone whose known me a while, will remember bout 2 years ago i was in hospital for a time, and on all sorts of meds, i did need it and was very unwell. And yes been thru it all, mental illness is awful, takes over your life and well words just cant descibe. In the last year i have overcame fears, i have came off my medication. And today i landed my dream job, great pay, travel world, and take photos, for a major leading comapany. It is alot to take in. But if i can do it, so can anyone else.


I hope your ok tonight. You have always been one of the people here that has been there and I thank you xxx

Miroslav

rose07 wrote: »

WOW MIRO

BACK

Sorry to hear about your cat. I understand how much pets can become companions and how much we can love them like they are family, and in most cases love them more than family.

I know you must feel terribly alone sometimes hun, but you have another family here, i know there were a few of us that were very worried about you when you dissappeared of radar, and im sorry i wasnt around then.

If you ever need to talk i am here

xxxx

Rose :wave:

My cats are my family. I don't want to think about life without them. They are the reason I am still here. They've never rejected me like humans do.

I feel alone. People in life just never get on with me. I'm quiet and battered, I just don't have any strength left. I'll keep going, I have too, my cats need me, so does my flatmate. I just hope one day someone will look after me in return

How have you been Rose?

Miroslav

roxalana wrote: »

Hi Miro,

I think a lot of us on this thread will identify with that thought. BUT i think it is important to understand it is a symptom of depression and as such it is simply a thought that appears rather than fact.

Depression has an uncanny knack of pointing us to 'evidence' of such thoughts but you need to also to look for evidence that it isn't the case...

There are a lot of people on here that care about you.

Although at the moment you are feeling bad, there will be a time when you feel better, even though sometimes it seems impossible or very far away.

I hope that the better time comes to you sooner or later but we will be here for you whilst you're waiting and again to hear about the good times when they come round.

BTW cakes edible when eaten warmed with icecream. Suspect custard may help also...

It may be the depression talking, but after a while, you get to think 'is it really me?' Being cared about by 1 person in 30+ years makes me believe i'm not good enough. My flatmate feels something for me. I don't know what, maybe it's pity, but I think she cares a little bit maybe, but she needs my support and doesn't have alot to give back.

You are right, it feels impossible to be cared about. I keep waiting, keep taking chances, and it all goes wrong. I have no looks or materials, and although it doesn't matter to some, it does to alot. I have a bad catalogue of disasters, I am jinxed. I'm tired and beaten. It would take a fool to get to know me.

Cakes sound good. Just make it Strawberry ice cream!

Miroslav

Anyway, enough of my nonsense for one night. I need to rest.

I hope to see some more old faces and some new ones on here soon. I've been away over 5 months, i'm sure their are new regulars that are new faces to me.

shazza40

why is it always the weekend? have dipped badly cant stop crying. i missed my docs appt fri simply got days mixed up. they have horrible receptionist and its 3 wks to get appt.

Dont know what to do. i have changes in work anotha new dept, i only feel safe in my original one. my head hurts scared again feel like i cant cope.

my son left home today for a few hours i asked if he could help me tidy up. said he,d prefer to leave rather than help

maytaurus

Everyone

Miroslav
So sorry to hear about your cat
I lost one of my dogs from kidney failure in 2005, it was really sudden & unexpected
I still have her brother who is 13 yrs old,(so I know how the thought of losing your cat is so upsetting) you can see a photo of him & my other dogs here #2532
P'raps you might like to consider joining in on the thread and making something for charity?
At the moment one of the Loving Hands challenges is to make
Dog Coats, Pet beds and Animal Blankets (- these can be knitted, crocheted or stitched )
So I thought that might be of particular interest to you
See here #2370 and here #2422 for more info
I love animals & I’m not fond of humans in general, I have to keep reminding myself that there are many good ones out there, whereas I see all animals as wonderful, innocent creatures who are so often badly treated by so called humanity.

Have a look here;
Pet Bereavement Support Website
Have you considered helping out at a rescue centre?
Please consider giving your love to another cat, in the sad event that you lose the one you have, there are so many of them who would be happy to have a home with you.

For everything to do with cats, have a look here;
http://www.catchat.org/
They also have a forum
http://www.catchat.org/forum.html

Re;’ the vets are dragging me under.’
I don’t know what your financial situation is but would it be possible for you to use the PDSA?
http://www.pdsa.org.uk/eligibility.html

Many RSPCA animal welfare establishments also offer subsidised veterinary treatment (help with vet bills), neutering and microchipping in addition to pet care information and rehoming facilities.
You can check whats available in your area here;
http://www.rspca.org.uk/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RSPCA/RSPCARedirect&pg=YrLocalHome

To all those who need one

beachbeth

Miroslav wrote: »

I'm just not cut out for life.

I quite often feel like this too. Life is hard and I can't cope with things the way other people seem to do. Us humans make life hard for each other. A smile or a helping hand costs nothing and yet people seem to not want to bother.

I can understand how you feel about your cat. I have dogs and they are very special to me. They are always there for me and never in a bad mood and always happy to see me. I lost one recently to an unexpected illness and I was devastated because I loved her so much. I keep wanting to give her a big hug but she's not here any more. I think Maytaurus has some helpful suggestions. I really would consider rescuing a cat or helping out at a rescue centre. Doing something so worthwhile would make you feel needed and Im sure those poor cats would appreciate some love.

Remember that there are people here who value you and care too.