Support for people with Depression

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well. *hugs* Shaz.I am trying to be strong too since my split and I am doing ok,as such I have got a new hobby walking dogs for the Animals in Distress charity and I love it,I get fit and so do the dogs I take out as Its one at a time and I can give it attention whilst out too.

Not dogwalking today as I havent time so going on Friday all being well.

Have a lovely day!

love and light,

Katie xxx

beachbeth

Hope you are ok this morning, Shaz. I know what you mean about alcohol. It is good at stopping you crying. Jenniewb, you certainly give good advice and you are right about alcohol being a depressant and actually making you feel worse in the long run. Don't you think, Shaz, though that you are missing the adult company rather than Ian himself? Hang in there and Im sure you will feel better soon. I can understand how you feel.

What a lovely job, Tulip. I often wish I lived nearer to a rescue centre. I think this is what I should have done for a job instead of working for banks. I have often wished I had worked with animals instead. They are better than people most of the time.:(

sandy71

shazrobo wrote: »

hi sandy, sorry to hear your not feeling too good tonight, hope it passes and you feel better soon, and that you dont have a seizure.
on my old samsung phone i can block numbers, but dont seem able on my new nokkia. he hasnt text for a few days, so i'm hoping he has given up. afraid i'm not being strong at all, i put on a brave face til my kids in bed, then i cry, i miss the good times, and despite things he's said and done, i love him so much. the only times i dont cry is when i'm drinking, which i'm probably doing more of now than i used to, and that bothers me too, especially as i've been told alcohol can make depression worse
hugs
shaz xxx

You are being strong, it's natural to miss him but it will get better. Keep posting on here and we will all be here for you.
jenniewb gave some good advice, it is so easy to reach for the alcohol. I have stopped having it in the house now so it's not as easy.
Have you seen your doctor? He might be able to help.
Keep talking hon, PM if you like but take car of yourself. xx

Tulip Hugs to you too. Feel free to come and walk my dog too. He is a nutter though, the only dog in the world with ADHD :rotfl:

shazrobo

hi katie, what a wonderful job, i love walking, but unfortunatly i dont live any where near an animal rescue centre.
thanks jennie for the advice about alcohol, i am going to try and cut down, especially as i need to lose a little weight too, so an added incentive.
hi beth, how are you today hun? i felt a bit queasy and bit down this morning, propably the affect of lasts nights alcohol, feeling bit better now tho, that i've ben to a craft group and spent time with friends. i get a lot of adult company as i go to craft groups at least 3 times a week, i just love knitting, bit sad i know lol. but i miss the good side of mine and ian's relationship, the hugs, the walks holding hands, the closeness, going shopping with him, days out with him and kids etc. taking kids to coast on sunday, weather permitting, and it'll be first time since we split, and i know its going to be so lonely for me, kids will be in front chatting to each other, acting silly together, and then there will be me tagging along behind on my own
hi sandy how are you?, i've tried not having drink in the house, but i'm ashamed to say in past i've been desperate for a drink, and i've dragged kids to shop with me in there pj's
thanks everyone for being there for me right now,
hugs all
shaz xxx

beachbeth

Im not too bad, Shaz. I haven't had a drink since Saturday because its that time of the month:o and alcohol makes me feel worse. I was ok yesterday but then had a couple of drinks last night. After about 3 malibu's I suddenly felt very tearful and I just know it was the drink and my hormones in combination. Then today I feel absolutely crap. So tired that I went back to bed for an hour at lunchtime but Im finding it very hard to get going today. Serves me right. I knew I shouldn't have had a drink last night. Certainly won't be having any alcohol tonight!

beachbeth

Because my period has been making me unwell the last few days I haven't been round to see my mum at all. She goes quite mardy if she hasn't seen me for a few days. Its putting me off going now because I know I will get that look and a sarcastic comment. I will walk one of my dogs round in a minute and get it over with. (She doesn't live alone - my dads there, so its not that she is lonely.) I really wish she wasn't like this.:( My OH's mum was always pleased to see you no matter what and never went funny. Its a shame she's not still with us.

My mum doesn't have any women friends and sometimes I feel like she is putting me in that role and I don't like it. I don't want to hear her moan about my dad or my brothers.:( Oh well, here goes.

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well,I am fine today,been to Mums,walked there and didnt stop much on the way.I had a nice lunch then Dad drove me home in the car as I had a drs appointment,Got infection in my nose dont ask me how though :rotfl:but I have some ointment to use four times a day to clear it.

Have a nice evening!

*hugs* to those that need one


love and light,

Katie xxx

Raksha

Good luck Beachbeth, hope it went ok.

Does anyone have any experience of their depression being recognised as a disability under the DDA?

As I said in an earlier post, I find a job, settle in, then once the honeymoon period is over, I get stressed out. I am over critical of myself if I get things wrong and it goes rapidly downhill from there. I usually end up handing in my notice (this would have been before I had my children and had 12 years out of the job market, back in the days when you toughed it out or you got out)

beachbeth

It went ok in the end. Mum was in a good mood, luckily. Had a chat and a cuppa and then took my 2 Pugs for a short walk. I really wanted to go further and take some of my other dogs too but I just feel so ill and tired today.

Whats the DDA, Raksha?

Hope your infection clears, Katie.

I know how you feel, losingpatience. You get to feeling as though everything is on top of you. Just prioritise things that you need to do. For instance, if you have a pile of ironing, just iron a couple of items that are needed for now if you haven't got much time. Only do what you have to and then try to relax. Look online for mother's day ideas so that you are clear what you are going to get. All the best.

Raksha

DDA - Disability Discrimination Act.