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Raksha wrote: »

Had a lovely day with #1 son and his fianc!e yesterday. His fianc!e has just gone back to work after being off for some time with depression, but we find such comfort being with each other as we can share the experiences which are so often very similar.
Does anyone else find comfort in being around fellow sufferers?

I have a great aunt who has had depression etc all her life (she's 70+ now) and when she comes up at chrsitmas its good to e able to talk to her. She's the one person in my family who understands how i feel, and hse's very laid back about it and gives me advice.

Other than that 2 of my best friends have MH problems (one has bipolar other has BPD), we are all under the same sector of the MH services so we compare experiences with the psychiatrist, i know they are always there if i need them and vice versa, and that they won't judge me.

So yeah i do find it comforting.

that said i also like to balance it with being around people who don't have MH problems, as i don't want my life to just revolve around my depression and bpd.


Hope everyone else is ok.

Mood has been up and down the last few days. Bloody mood swings, But am spending the day watching Bones, rented out season one to watch. And then my housemates are doing enchiladas for tea

Tulip

I am off now,

I will chat tomorrow


Night! Night!

love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

shazrobo wrote: »

hi katie, sounds like you've had a good day. i'm off to a place called Ilfracoombe
hugs
shaz xxx

Hi Shaz,

Thats lovely.Hope you and the boys enjoy yourselves

love and light,

Katie xxx

alison99_2

Hi Shaz,
just in case I don't get another chance, have a brilliant holiday, Ilfracombe is one of my favourite places in the UK.

I'm sure it will do you and the boys the world of good, and you will come home with a new lease of life.

Take care, I'll speak to you soon,
Alison xxx

Elliesmum

Hi everyone

Many thanks for the kind and supporting comments. Poppy and I had 2 great walks today - the usual circuit around where I live (about 2 miles) where Popps meets some of her friends and I get to chit chat to people who know nothing about my circumstances. Another one around a park while Dbf had a chat with his best friend, who is having a really bad time at the moment.

I on the other hand have had a lovely few days, without any downs and with a few laughs and ups. I am however on 2 types of medication to stabilise my moods and depression, so I am far from mended, BUT the future is there now for me to see and build on.

Things are looking so much better in fact I am looking at going back to work, something I really couldn't contemplate even 4 weeks ago and I went out with one of my girlfriends last night, had a nice glass of wine and a lovely curry. This is such a step forward for me - I hope it continues...

Hugs for everyone...

EM xx

shazrobo

hi EM, sounds like you had a brialliant day yeterday, and that your really on the road to recovery. some of us, myself included take meds long term, and as long as they are woking for you, then i would carry on with them, great that you are looking at going back to work, dont rush things too soon tho, as this illness is sometiems two steps forwarrd, and two steps back, but we will all get there in the end.

happy easter everyone

hugs
shaz xxx

twinklebelly

Hi,
Today I don't feel good, mentally or physically. Had bad night, at one point didn't know if dreaming or awake. Felt like I was being smothered but the more I called out the less breath I had. Was quite scary. Asked OH if heard anything but he was in spare room and nothing wakes him anyway.
My throat seems to be getting worse, so maybe that is effecting my mood. But I don't know. Having a don't know day I guess. Feel like just want ground to open and swallow me up at moment.
Hugs to you all, take care xx

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Happy Easter!



love and light,

Katie

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

I split up with my boyfriend again last night,We just didnt work out.I will be fine in a few days and bounce back again

This definately is final now as I cant keep going back as its not fair on them.

I am out with my parents for lunch soon.

love and light,

Katie xxxx

Tulip

I will chat to you all later.

*hugs* TwinkleBelly


love and light,

Katie xxx