Support for people with Depression

poorly_scammo

I can't remember if I've posted on here before.

Dunno what to say except I suspect I'm in the same boat as most of you and just trying to make headway.

Not a huggy person but commiserations and empathy to anyone suffering at the moment. I don't think the transition from summer (huh?!!) to autumn is helping.

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

welcome to the thread Poorly Scammo

Hi Flis,I enjoyed Downton Abbey last night,it was brilliant,I am sure this week will fly by and then you will see your kids again,enjoy the peace and quiet and more importantly get plenty of you time

Hope everyone else is ok and doing well.


love and light,

Katie xxx

poorly_scammo

DarlingBuds wrote: »

Does this feeling of darkness ever get any better?

It does but some days are up and some are down.

I'm working on mindfulness at the moment and a return to all the creative things I used to do but stopped doing due to the pressure of my then career.

I needed and still need an outlet for my feelings otherwise the clouds close in and I'm left overthinking rather than touching, seeing, hearing, etc. I develop a one-track mind.

I'm reading this at the moment:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Natural-History-Senses-Diane-Ackerman/dp/0679735666/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1316454848&sr=8-2

flis21

Hey All,

Katie Downton was fab wasn't it. I love that show. The kids go on Friday until next Friday, so I've got another 4 days to worry about it, then a week to worry while they're not here!! Altho one of my friends is draggin me out Friday evening to make sure I'm not sitting at home dwelling on it! Not sure I really want to go, but will prob do me good.

Hey Poorly Scammo, welcome to the thread. I def agree that the change to Autumn doesn't help. I hate the dark evenings, and it will be worse this year as I'm by myself (hubby and I separated in April). Am trying to focus on positive things, have booked theatre for the boys at end of October and am going to book panto for my youngest's birthday on 23rd Dec. And try to focus on Christmas. The boys and I are going to stay with my parents, so I'm really looking forward to that. I try to find positive things to keep me going, but it's hard. I overthink things too, have bad problems with anxiety and worry about everything. Any thing that could go wrong I dwell on no matter how unlikely it is. It's v frustrating and often wish I could turn my brain off!! Particularly at night when all is quiet and I get to lie in bed and dwell on it all. Have taken to staying downstairs and watching telly and falling asleep on the sofa, which is not doing my back any good, but means that I actually go to sleep!!

Anyway I better go get washed and dressed, am taking the boys to a playgroup this morning.

Love to you all,
Flis
xx

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Yes Flis,Downton Abbey was fantastic I loved it I had a lovely day today,cleaned my flat,then had some lunch,then went out to Tesco to do a food shop Got some Honey Shreddies free as it was £1 and I had a £1 off voucher so that was good.

My Niece is doing well in Australia with my brother and Sister in Law.

love and light,

Katie xxx

sock-knitter

not doing great here, the puppy i got on saturday dosent let me out of his sight, or he whines and barks, hardly any sleep for the last three days, and i'm really not coping, been SHing again

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well,Hi Sharon! Sorry to hear you are having problems with Jack,when you feel better go and see the petcare board some kind people have replied to you on what to do for Jack and yourself.

I thought I was going to get a dog a few weeks ago but I went to see it and liked it,dad filled in a form to adopt it.Got home,had second thoughts,got ill over it,then I told Dad sorry we cannot go ahead and told him why,I didnt like his face and it was a shitzu called Ronnie,Dad then rang and withdrew the form and thankfuly that dog got rehomed a few weeks later after being neutered ,so was happy,but I am waiting for the right time and when I have moved again so I am in no hurry for a dog but I do want one eventually but need time for me at the moment while I still can,We do a lot of research as a family and ask a lot of questions at the rescue centre before we get an animal.Dont feel bad re Jack,you are doing all you can for him,but you can suceed Shaz in time.Dont give up on Jack as I know you love him so much.

I woke up this morning and had my breakfast and Then I was in my lounge on the sofa and just cried for no reason,thankfuly seeing my community nurse later today and she can advise me on what to do.


love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well,I am fine today,off out to lunch with friends today so that will be nice

have a lovely day!


love and light,

Katie xxx

sock-knitter

belated birthday hugs to unluckyT. all my birthdays have passed with no real effort from anyone, mostly gone unforgotten. this year will be my 41st, and i am hoping to have a night out with friends,
tulip, enjoy your lunch out with friends
struggling big time here, gave puppy to a new home, as he couldnt be left and would bark and whine constantly, the lack of sleep, and feeling imprisoned in the house had a bad effect on my health. have found him a lovely home tho, the lady is a friend of a friend, who also has other dog, who jack the puppy instantly bonded with, as well as the lady
she has text again, to say he has had another good night, and is out playing happily, makes it easy knowing he is well looked after, and i will get regular updates.
sons causing me a fair bit of distress, josh packed in college, and is doing nothing with his life, except demanding money off me, and even then he dosent come and see me, he texts and expects me to go over to him, and hand money over.
still not driving, and pain in wrist is still bad, back at clinic with it to have wires taken out on tenth october.
sorry nothing positive to post, life is feeling crap right now
shaz xxx

flis21

Hey all,

My boys have gone to their Dad's now for a week. I feel so low. Can't stand the thought of not seeing them for so long. I already feel so sad and listless. Got lots of jobs I want to do but don't feel like i have the energy. The house is a tip and I really should be tidying, cleaning and washing up. Am off out to a friends in an hour for a bottle of wine and some choc. Hopefully that will cheer me up and maybe with a good nights sleep (and not being woken at 5am by my kids!) I might feel a bit brighter and have a bit more energy tomorrow.

Am going to get cracking on decorating their rooms tomorrow. My Dad has just dropped off a load of decorating stuff for me. I am quite looking forward to doing it, but a bit scared as well. I have never decorated a room before and I really want it to look good for them when they get back.

It's ridiculous I always moan about how hard it is when they're here and how tired I am and how much I need a break, then the minute they're gone I just want them back. I want to hug them and kiss them and tell them that I love them. They are just my whole world and it doesn't feel like there is really anything left when they're not here.

Sorry am v low tonight.

Katie - hope you enjoyed your lunch out

Shaz - sorry to hear you're having such a hard time at the mo. Hope things get better for you soon.

Sending hugs to all,
F xx