Zig's 'Save for a House and Stay out of Debt' Diary!

zigmeister

Sounds like we're in a slightly similar situation! I'm being thrust counselling leaflets from all directions, but I'm not sure whether to do it or not.

The doctor has said she wants to try things before shoving me on tablets.

Mums are all the same aren't they! Dunno what I'd do without mine.

Flower08

zigmeister wrote: »

Sounds like we're in a slightly similar situation! I'm being thrust counselling leaflets from all directions, but I'm not sure whether to do it or not.

The doctor has said she wants to try things before shoving me on tablets.

Yes does seem very similar. However my doctor seems quite keen to get me on tablets where as i am not so keen, dont really want my happiness to be reliant on tablets...
But yes am being shoved in all different direction, lots of leaflets, information etc.

I tend to have days where i feel fine and dandy - and dare i say it very happy! Other days i have to drag myself out of bed just to go to work and i feel like theres a black cloud hanging over me :rolleyes:

Will have to plod along, hopefully we'll get there in the end...

zigmeister

Flower08 wrote: »

I tend to have days where i feel fine and dandy - and dare i say it very happy! Other days i have to drag myself out of bed just to go to work and i feel like theres a black cloud hanging over me :rolleyes:

I'm glad you said that, cuz that's how I feel and I was wondering if it was normal. I reckon my mates at uni must think I'm blagging extenuating circumstances cuz they don't see the bad days! It's like a rollercoaster and it sucks.

If you're not keen on tablets then don't take them. It is up to you at the end of the day and some doctors are all too keen to prescribe tablets these days.

*hugs*

Flower08

zigmeister wrote: »

I'm glad you said that, cuz that's how I feel and I was wondering if it was normal. I reckon my mates at uni must think I'm blagging extenuating circumstances cuz they don't see the bad days! It's like a rollercoaster and it sucks.

No definitely not just you! I have spoken to my mum about it, unfortunatly depression has run in our family - but my mum said what i am describing is very much some of the things she went through.

If you're not keen on tablets then don't take them. It is up to you at the end of the day and some doctors are all too keen to prescribe tablets these days.

I think these days theres also alot more things you can do to help yourself other than just go straight on tablets. Tablets are definitely an option i am keen to avoid, but obviously if i feel i cant carry on it may be a last option.

*hugs*

Hugs to you to!! Its actually nice to talk to someone else about it who understands what its like to wake up feeling so low. OH does his best bless him, but i know he doesnt understand why i've gone from being carefree and happy to the weight of the world on my shoulders.



Edit: just realised that post sounds like im glad your feeling low, obviously im not!!

zigmeister

Flower08 wrote: »

Hugs to you to!! Its actually nice to talk to someone else about it who understands what its like to wake up feeling so low. OH does his best bless him, but i know he doesnt understand why i've gone from being carefree and happy to the weight of the world on my shoulders.

Edit: just realised that post sounds like im glad your feeling low, obviously im not!!

Lol don't worry, I didn't take it like that at all!

My Mum has had depression for like 10 years now so she is pretty much the only person who gets how I feel at the mo. It's good your Mum knows how you're feeling too so it's easier to support you. I think that's why our OHs find it so hard to be understanding, even though they try their best. I find it so difficult to get OH to see how I feel at the mo - it's near impossible!

Anytime you wanna talk just pm me or whatever

Tete_en_l'Air

Zig your sister sounds like a total brat - don't you dare put her name on the baby's present

Sorry you and Flower are feeling so rubbish, I went through a lot similar a few years ago where I was just on the verge of tears constantly - I pulled myself round by making some drastic changes in my life but looking back it probably would be diagnosed as depression. Hopefully it's just a 'phase' thing for both of you (not a phase, but you're both going through difficult phases in your lives) and you'll be feeling better soon xx

zigmeister

Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

Zig your sister sounds like a total brat - don't you dare put her name on the baby's present

Lol I love that little angry face! I really don't want to, but I know I'll end up putting it from all of us (sis, bro + OH) so that I don't make them look bad. I don't wanna cause trouble if you know what I mean! Hmm, my sister says I suck up to that side of the family and I obviously don't, I just get on with my family and like to buy gifts! But if I put it from just me it might look a bit weird. Who knows!

Thanks Tete I think a lot of people get difficult phases and some people get through them easier than others. But things seem to be getting better, slowly, with ups and downs! :rolleyes:

I got some bargainous meat in M&S - the 3 for £10 deal - but I got a shoulder of lamb, ginger, chilli and coriander chicken breasts, and 2 tuna steaks. Yum! Worth £17 altogether!

I also went to the Boots sale and got some bits. There wasn't much there though.

Tete_en_l'Air

Mmm, that food sounds lovely! Augh, I really want to go to the Boots sale but just been reckoning up my finances and payday can't come quick enough!

Birdie85

Oooh, good haul in M&S Zig, I love that chicken!

It's a tough one with your sister but I subscribe to the whole keeping quiet and not causing trouble school of thought. Your Dad and step-mum will know who the present's really from so I'd just stick your sisters name on it and be done with it! They're not blind and they'll know that she's acting bratty and they'll appreciate you not causing trouble right now with a little one on the way! Any baby news today?

zigmeister

Tete maybe just go and have a look, and only spend if you see an incredible bargain - like a miracle S&G set or something!

That chicken is great, what do you do with it Birdie? I slice it up and stirfry it with veg and noodles.

Nope no news yet, I'm getting quite impatient so god knows what it must be like for the parents! Yeah you're right, they will know who it's from! Weird thing is, when I mentioned to my Mum what my sister said about how no-one buys people baby gifts, my Mum remembered that last year my sister bought her boss's wife a baby changing bag for £40! :eek: So it's really baffling me why she doesn't wanna contribute £5 to a present for her own family.

If I read that I'd say maybe she's jealous of the new addition, but I know it's not that. Strange. I've decided I'll ask her again before I hand it over, and see if she changes her mind.