Support for people with Depression

sock-knitter

hi gemini, well done on coming off the meds, i am keeping my fingers crossed that the cough and the depression stays away from you

update on me, both lads now have a place of their own, and things are certainly different at home, the quiet is too much, and i am getting a couple of guinea pigs for some company, something i can hold, and stroke and talk to, without them answering me back
hugs all
shaz xxx

geminilady

Hi Shaz,I was wondering how you were getting along.It must seem strange without the boys,are they in supported housing?It will be a lot less stressful for you but s you say the quiet will take some getting used to.It is a good idea to get a pet .Have you thought of getting a cat or dog from a rescue?i know they are all full up because a lot of people cannot afford to keep them in the current climate.

sock-knitter

hi gemini, yes both boys are in supported housing, and they love it, but the quiet at home is awfully lonely at times.
i did think of getting a cat, but decided to get a couple of guinea pigs instead, i love knitting and i was worried the cat would end up unravelling it or something. guinea pigs dont bring home dead mice and birds either, much as i love cats i couldnt live with that.
daniel is sleeping at home tonight, which will prob seem strange for him, seeing as he hasnt slept in for 4/5 weeks, but we are going to brid tommorrow, and will make it easier in the morning, as he can be a monkey for forgetting to set alarm clock, and i'd have no way of waking him if he wasnt here, he seems happy to sleep here also
hugs
shaz xxx

Miroslav

geminilady wrote: »

Hi everyone.I have been off my meds for over a week and am feeling ok.I thought i would come off them because i have had a cronic cough since January.The doctor said it was caused my acid reflux but the tablets did not stop the cough and i thought maybe they could be conflicting with my ads.Anyway the cough has stopped so fingers crossed neither it or the depression comes back:)Tiff still waiting for the next part of your chronicles of course we understood it you write very well,ever thought of writing a book of your life?

I have chronic reflux too that i've had to adjust my diet around. Do you feel you have a good diet and can you control it by diet?

sock-knitter wrote: »

hi gemini, well done on coming off the meds, i am keeping my fingers crossed that the cough and the depression stays away from you

update on me, both lads now have a place of their own, and things are certainly different at home, the quiet is too much, and i am getting a couple of guinea pigs for some company, something i can hold, and stroke and talk to, without them answering me back
hugs all
shaz xxx

Have you got your guinea pigs yet? I'd imagine it feels very strange right now without the boys.

sock-knitter

i got two baby girl guinea pigs on sunday, i've named they pip and squeak, they are lovely, unfortunatly i broke my wrist, so now i have to wait for someone to pick them up and place them in my lap before giving them a cuddle.
having op on wrist 1st thing in morning, have to be at hospital at 7.30 am.
very strange not having the boys here, its so quiet. feeling guilty about suffering from depression and the effect it must have had on my kids, as they were growing up.
last night one of lads tried harming himself, but was stopped by a staff member at the sapported housing where he lives. today at lunchtime he took an overdose, and is in hospital, no harm done this time, but they keeping him in for observation, as one of meds he took is a slow release one
shaz xxx

Miroslav

Sorry to hear about the boys and your wrist. It doesn't rain but it pours.

Glad to hear you have Pip and Squeak. Hopefully they'll bring you some joy.

sock-knitter

son was out of hospital, and i came out this morning, have metal wires holding wrist bones in place, and a plaster cast to keep it straight til the bones heal
pip and squeak are so lovely, and each has its own personality. pip is very quiet and shy and usually hides, squeak is the noisy and nosey one, always likes to know what is happening
hugs
shaz xxx

geminilady

MIRO Sorry you also have chronic reflux.If i am honest my diet is not very good.I would be interested to know what changes you have made that helps.One of my problems is that i work 2-8 pm so it is quiet late when i have my evening meal although i do stop up quite late.

sock-knitter

not coping well, am in a lot of phyisical pain, as well as hurting emotionally
kids havent bothered to ring me or visit to see how i am. i rang josh and he wants no further contact with me, no reasons why
danny's phone is switched off
think i'm gonna ring samaritans or nhs direct, havent felt this low for a long time

Miroslav

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time, Shaz.

Hopefully The Samaritans will be able to help you talk things through so you can get some sleep.

gemini - will reply tomorrow. Wrote out lengthy reply and phone cut it all off