Support for people with Depression

losingpatience

I've read through some of this thread and see there alot of established friendships but hope that there's space for someone new

I've been recently diagnosed with depression, it came as a shock to be honest but then when I've been reading through symptoms etc alot of it makes sense to me know and I think I was just in denial.

I've been through alot over the last few months which has been a struggle. I've just starting taking my medication yesterday and I'm scared and worried about what affect its going to have on me. My parent's don't think I should take it at all as having scared themselves reading the side effects they don't think its worth it. My BF is more understanding thankfully, but I still feel rather alone at the moment.

sandy71

losingpatience wrote: »

I've read through some of this thread and see there alot of established friendships but hope that there's space for someone new

I've been recently diagnosed with depression, it came as a shock to be honest but then when I've been reading through symptoms etc alot of it makes sense to me know and I think I was just in denial.

I've been through alot over the last few months which has been a struggle. I've just starting taking my medication yesterday and I'm scared and worried about what affect its going to have on me. My parent's don't think I should take it at all as having scared themselves reading the side effects they don't think its worth it. My BF is more understanding thankfully, but I still feel rather alone at the moment.

There is always space for someone new, I only joined in here quite recently and everyone has been so nice and are really supportive.

It's so easy to dismiss the symptoms and blame it on tiredness, busy lifestyle etc and hope it goes away. I know what you mean about feeling alone. This is the only place where I can really say how I am feeling.

I'm sure someone will be along soon who knows about medication, I'm not allowed to take it as it interacts with my other meds.

sandy71

Hello RBK hope you are ok, nice to see you. :hello:

Indie_Kid

losingpatience wrote: »

My parent's don't think I should take it at all as having scared themselves reading the side effects they don't think its worth it. My BF is more understanding thankfully, but I still feel rather alone at the moment.

(talking about medication in general here)

Whilst there are alist of possible side effects, you may not always get experience them. You may experience one, two or all of them.

ANy medication I've been on (not for depression) I've always had a few of the nasty side effects. They do settle down after a few days though.

beachbeth

losingpatience wrote: »

I've just starting taking my medication yesterday and I'm scared and worried about what affect its going to have on me. My parent's don't think I should take it at all as having scared themselves reading the side effects they don't think its worth it. .

If you get any medicines out of your medicine cabinet and read the possible side effects I think you will be amazed that any of us take any medication at all! The thing is, they have to list all possible side effects even if there is barely any chance you will get them.

I got a couple of mild side effects for the first few days after taking my anti-d's, but as medications can't be discussed on this forum I won't go into any detail. They weren't anything that I couldn't put up with and they went after a few days. However, please do not stop taking your tablets if you start getting any side effects! You must see your doctor first and straight away. He can either reassure you or give you alternative advice. Its natural that your parents are worried but they will be more relieved once your medication starts to make you feel better.

Of course, you are more than welcome here. We are all friendly and just want to give people a shoulder to cry on or a place to have a good moan and get things off your chest. Please feel free to offload, it makes you feel better!:D Im glad your BF is understanding - it can make so much difference.

losingpatience

The side effects aren't concerning me too much to be honest, I know all medication comes with side effects of some degree and there's no point in worrying about what ones I may or may not get, I'm just going to take the tablets and see how I go. ( I'm not sure if I'm allowed to discuss medication or whether moderators don't allow it?? )

I was definitely putting what I was feeling down to being tired and busy. BF has had a tumor removed ( benign ) and is having radiotherapy, his gran died just after new year which was hard as it was unexpected ( I know that it wouldn't have been easy even if we knew it was coming ), my job is stressful, I'm getting by on a couple of hours sleep a night so I'm just exhausted!

sandy71

beachbeth wrote: »

If you get any medicines out of your medicine cabinet and read the possible side effects I think you will be amazed that any of us take any medication at all! The thing is, they have to list all possible side effects even if there is barely any chance you will get them.

On the leaflet on my anti epileptic drugs it says may cause seizures:rotfl:

losingpatience wrote: »

The side effects aren't concerning me too much to be honest, I know all medication comes with side effects of some degree and there's no point in worrying about what ones I may or may not get, I'm just going to take the tablets and see how I go. ( I'm not sure if I'm allowed to discuss medication or whether moderators don't allow it?? )

I was definitely putting what I was feeling down to being tired and busy. BF has had a tumor removed ( benign ) and is having radiotherapy, his gran died just after new year which was hard as it was unexpected ( I know that it wouldn't have been easy even if we knew it was coming ), my job is stressful, I'm getting by on a couple of hours sleep a night so I'm just exhausted!

You have got a lot on your plate it's no wonder you are struggling. Give the tablets a go and see how you feel.
I don't think we are allowed to discuss medication on here but keep posting, you will get a lot of support.

losingpatience

Thank you for the warm welcome

It's just nice to know there's somewhere I can go and talk to people going through the same thing. I don't fully understand what I'm going through myself to be honest, so when people ask me why I'm feeling depressed I don't know what to tell them. I feel bad for my parent's as I know they just want to make it all go away, and I feel a bit guilty for being this way, everyone seems to be walking on eggshells round me now which I hate. I'm hoping once we've all got our heads round it they'll start acting more "normal" around me again lol

marrowgirl

losingpatience wrote: »

Thank you for the warm welcome

It's just nice to know there's somewhere I can go and talk to people going through the same thing. I don't fully understand what I'm going through myself to be honest, so when people ask me why I'm feeling depressed I don't know what to tell them. I feel bad for my parent's as I know they just want to make it all go away, and I feel a bit guilty for being this way, everyone seems to be walking on eggshells round me now which I hate. I'm hoping once we've all got our heads round it they'll start acting more "normal" around me again lol

I used to feel guilty for feeling depressed because I didn't think I had anything to be depressed about. I felt guilty for causing my family worry too so in the end I was in a neverending circle of guilt and tears! I'm fortunate I had a good GP who helped me with medication and a wonderful counsellor. Things have improved a lot now but knowing there are people on this forum who not only understood but were going through similar problems really helped me.
Hope things feel better for you soon Losingpatience -and all you other guys too. Big hugsxx

beachbeth

I can identify with everything you are saying, Losingpatience and Marrowgirl. When I was first diagnosed people kept asking me what was the matter as though they needed me to say "well, its because of x, y and z". This way they could then come up with a solution. However, I had no idea why I had depression and I still don't. In the end people get used to the fact that sometimes you are ok and sometimes you just aren't up to doing things you used to do.

I also felt very guilty too and I felt as though I had let my parents and family down. I just had to remember that I didn't choose to have depression and that it was just something that happened to me. Some people break their legs, some people are diabetic - I am depressed.