Support for people with Depression

LadyMorticia

Haii guys.

Yesterday I had my psych appointment. I don't think I told anyone here that I was going to have one. Or I may have done but just not remembered.

I was very VERY nervous, having not been in the mental health system for a couple of years and it being a new NHS trust with new mental health workers.

However, I rose to the occassion (if it can be called that.lol.) and actually did okay.

I'm actually going to be getting the help I need and have been given a working diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. For the past few years many workers have told me that I have traits of it but that I was too young to be diagnosed formally.
Anyway, the consultant and CPN said that they will work with me as if I do have it as I have most of the symptoms and then look more in depth and then diagnose me.
That seems a hell of a lot better than someone just fobbing me off and saying I "may" have it.

Why do you want a diagnosis, Anni, I hear you cry/moan/wonder? Well, I need to be able to box things to deal with them. A diagnosis makes me feel just that little bit more normal

Sam came with me and supported me through out. I wouldn't have been able to do it without him.

We then went to Pizza Hut and I bought two skirts in H&M and Sam bought some Warhammer.

And (bad habit to start a sentence with "and" but oh well) today Sophie and I went shopping in Primark and Peacocks.

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This was copied straight from my dA journal without any editing so I'm sure a mod will remove it if it's against the rules but I don't see how it is as I'm not discussing medication merely stating what happened at the appointment.

smileyt_2

Beachbeth, joblessummer, janinenew, thank you for your support (hope I've not missed anyone out). I know it will get better eventually, but ain't it a bummer whilst you've got it? Almost the worst part is the feeling that I should be able to pull myself together.

I have done some useful things today though. I have arranged an interview with MERCI (an environmental resource centre here in Manchester) to see if I can do some voluntary work there whilst I am unemployed. That will hopefully make me leave the house as even going outside and walking the dogs feels difficult sometimes. I have also booked the dogs into kennels (sshh, don't tell them!) for a week in August so that I can go and visit friends. I haven't had a break for two years so it is much needed.

The dogs are being lovely. One of them, Bruno, keeps snuggling up beside me. I'm sure he knows I'm feeling down - usually he takes himself off on to the sofa as he quite likes his own company. I keep telling him his bum is too big for both of us to be on the same chair lol! He loves his Mum ..... but blimey, SIX dogs - I couldn't cope with that!!!

Lady Morticia. Hello. I hope things go OK for you.

Thank you again for all your support. We must keep our self-belief and not let depression rob us of our potential!

Horasio

I want to run away - I am sick of my family

Our 21 year old son has plunged to a new low and I am really depressed

beachbeth

Hugs, CCStar. Sorry you are feeling low. Hang in there. ((()))

joblessummer12

CCStar wrote: »

I want to run away - I am sick of my family

Our 21 year old son has plunged to a new low and I am really depressed

I'm sorry that your feeling low today CCstar...sending you big huggggsss. I hope your able to talk about it with someone to get it off your chest. Hope things get better for you soon.

Smileyt glad your taking positive steps to make you feel better. I hope you'll have a fab week with your friends when the time comes round.

Ladymortica, i remember how scary it was the first time i went to see my pdoc not knowing what to expect. i think it's very brave of you to take that step and glad to hear you got such good support. nd i understand why you need to know what's wrong because then it makes it real and not just the feeling like it's all in your head and not being able to make sense of it. I wish you all the best.

I hope everyone will have a nice weekend as it looks like the weather will be nice. x

adrisco

Hi smileyt. Just read your threads. Know just what you mean about wanting to gouge your brain out sometimes.
Sometimes trying to fight your demons is overwhelming. I struggle on a regular basis. Keep going. It can - and will get better.

LadyMorticia

Tiff - Never got the chance to say thank you for your kind words, so hear it is. Thank you!

Tulip

CCStar wrote: »

I want to run away - I am sick of my family

Our 21 year old son has plunged to a new low and I am really depressed

*hugs* CCStar.Sorry to hear you are feeling low

Katie x

Tulip

:hello: Everyone,

Hope all is well,I am fine today.had a sleep because I felt tired and now going to enjoy the evening.I hope you have a nice evening.

love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

Tiff wrote: »

Hi katie-tulip!
Hello sweetie - how are you feeling today?


And it's lovely to see you posting again too, katie-tulip. Yep, you have been a busy girl, what with all the excitement of your brother's wedding and the anticipation of the carnival coming up too. But even so, my Tiffy radar was going off over you, because you have been so quiet. *Anyone not yet familiar with the Tiffy radar, please ask sazzy!*
I thought you might be having a bit of a blip, angel and I did shout out to you a couple of times on here, just to let you know I hadn't forgotten about you at all.

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling low hunnie - I bet it's all down to that gilly-brocky-badgie burrowing around underneath your roots! It has nothing whatsoever to do with the lack of smarties issued to the thread recently, okay?! Being a caring Tiffster,, here's a blue smartie just for you - - just don't tell anyone, ok?

You bring smiles to so many here, miss tulip and you must rest and look after yourself, okay? It's been a long time since your last blip so hang in there hunnie, because things will even out again for you. It's really frustrating when all you want to do is feel better but you just can't seem to throw those low feelings off. You will get through this though, katie.
Besides you've got to get well soon or I'll have to blame sazzy for everything instead of just most things!
Be kind to yourself hunnie.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

:hello: Tiff,

Thanks for your caring words.I am now much much better and not low anymore.Yes It had been a while till I had my last blip.I keep myself occupied and happy and well.

love and light,

Katie xxx