depression

Horasio

EthelBloggs wrote:

No, it's some sort of insect from Arizona, can't find the page i got it from now to get it's name, grrr

yes.. talking.. that's exactly what i meant

How's u saz? not the same without miroslav is it? wonder if he'll come back soon

I thought it was a Mayfly:eek:

Yes I miss him too
Hope he is OK

EthelBloggs

CCStar wrote:

My day today

Had a good one in general

Went for a test drive and the arrogent dealer (Volkswagen) didn't tell us the car was sold and there was no car to drive. He a was a complete !!!!!! about it and hate it now. We made a special effort and he more or less implied it was our fault and no apology was made. We had this happen when we went to the dentist this week and they changed the appointment without informing us. I DESPISE bad service. We are not wrong and our time is just as valuable! If anyone knows who to write to at Volkswagen, I would be grateful for their address.

We went for a test drive in a Kia and it was a lovely dealership. We also got our voucher stamped. The car was OK. We like the Rio better.

Got some Christmas food shopping at Asda - I love that mysupermarket site for price comparison. Then went to Edinburgh and absorbed the winter evening atmosphere over a cocktail. Had a lovely meal at home, and watched X-Factor - bad result:(. Am enjoying I'm a Celebrity too.

I am in a good mood today in general.

Glad you're feeling ok today

A friend of mine has a Kia Sedona.. and omg it's a beautiful car Really comfy and lovely to drive around in

Mics_chick

Hello :hello: :wave:

A newbie to this thread - didn't realise it was here otherwise I'd have been over sooner... I've suffered from PND since my youngest was born Jan 2005 although I'm sure that it goes back alot further than this...

I've not read the whole thread so could anyone tell me how to carry on? Is there anything special I need to do as a beginner?

MC

EthelBloggs

hiya.. welcome in

We're not allowed to give medical advice for obvious reasons but we do try and support each other. There are some fantastic people here and there's nearly always someone to give you some support and let you know you're not on your own

Mics_chick

EthelBloggs wrote:

hiya.. welcome in

We're not allowed to give medical advice for obvious reasons but we do try and support each other. There are some fantastic people here and there's nearly always someone to give you some support and let you know you're not on your own

Thanks EB

I've just read the first page of this thread and decided to read a bit at a time until I catch up... All of the stories are so moving and the advice is great too.:T

Going to be hanging around here alot in the future I think!

Horasio

Mics_chick wrote:

Thanks EB

I've just read the first page of this thread and decided to read a bit at a time until I catch up... All of the stories are so moving and the advice is great too.:T

Going to be hanging around here alot in the future I think!

You will have a long read:eek:

Yes simply post when you feel like it, the good, the bad, the indifferent. I feel very nervous when joining established threads and they are the most helpful, friendly I have come across for a while.

I had mild PND after I had my son and was the queen of female hormonal conditions that affected my mental state, so do not hesitate to ask any questions or share any experiences you have or thoughts you are having, good or bad. PND is a condition that needs attention and left unchecked can affect your quality of life.

How did you feel when you were pregnant? What was life like before you were pregnant?

Mics_chick

CCStar wrote:

How did you feel when you were pregnant? What was life like before you were pregnant?

Thanks CCStar :beer:

I didn't feel great while pregnant - I had several panic attacks which I'd never had before and luckily not had since...

Life before my 2nd pregnancy was a mixed bag. There are lots of events that I could pin my depression on but I think it's been just a gradual build up of not feeling in control and not feeling able to cope to how I feel now.

Actually after my 1st pregnancy (exactly 19 months between DD and DS) I felt like every cliche fitted my situation - "this is the best thing to ever happen to me" "this has given my life meaning" "I should have done this years ago" but most apt was "it feels like this was what I was meant to do!!" Sometimes I just wish I could feel like that again even for just some of the time...

I should add that I was diagnosed with PND just 2 weeks after my son's birth in Jan 2005 and was on Certraline and then started on Citalopram since March/April of this year.

Horasio

Mics_chick wrote:

Thanks CCStar :beer:

I didn't feel great while pregnant - I had several panic attacks which I'd never had before and luckily not had since...

Life before my 2nd pregnancy was a mixed bag. There are lots of events that I could pin my depression on but I think it's been just a gradual build up of not feeling in control and not feeling able to cope to how I feel now.

Actually after my 1st pregnancy (exactly 19 months between DD and DS) I felt like every cliche fitted my situation - "this is the best thing to ever happen to me" "this has given my life meaning" "I should have done this years ago" but most apt was "it feels like this was what I was meant to do!!" Sometimes I just wish I could feel like that again even for just some of the time...

I should add that I was diagnosed with PND just 2 weeks after my son's birth in Jan 2005 and was on Certraline and then started on Citalopram since March/April of this year.

I only had one pregnancy and after the initial feeling of nausea and getting over the shock (long story) I felt great and content until the periods returned and hormones messed me about again.

I got very bad feelings when I went on the pill to try and correct my hormone levels (it didn't). I was too scared to tell anyone but I wanted to run away and be alone. I felt trapped. I put it down to a hormone imbalance. I tried numerous doctors but most were rubbish. They diagnosed depression or put me on hormones, neither worked.

Do you have supportive family and friends? That can be a Godsend

Are the pills you are taking working?

BWZN93

Hi all

I thought id introduce myself as ive just been signed off work for 3 weeks with depression and just thought id join in if I may.

Ive been feeling pretty crappy recently so I took myself off to the docs again and was prescribed citalopram which I didnt really want to start if im honest (The drug side of this kind of scares me if im honest). They kind of make me feel really out of it aswell, im not sure if thats a good thing or not! Im waiting for a referral to a psychologist, I have pretty bad mood swings and have symptoms that I feel pretty much parallel someone with bipolar/manic depression from the research ive done.

All the things ive felt have been ongoing since I was about 18 (im 26 now), I was diagnosed depressed then and have been back on forth on and off over the years since, diagnosed with depression, given antidepressants for a month and then I dont go back as im then feeling fine. The problem is that I dont see the docs when im not feeling exceptionally depressed, so its never occurred to me or anyone else that there might be more to the on and off depression. Ive never really paid attention to it either until this year after a few, err... incidents at work, OH concerns etc, which led to this mental health quest.

Unfortunately, the referral is taking quite a while, initially visiting the docs for a referral in early July and as yet no appointment. Ive had an initial appointment, kind of the reception service for the mental health services if you will, its seeing a professional that takes time as there simply isnt enough.

Anyway, I havent managed to read all of this thread as it is fairly immense, I dont really know if there is a protocol on here or anything, I just thought id introduce myself and say Hi.

Jo x

Tiff_2

Hi Guys! Tiff is in the building!:D
Hi's & hugs to sazzy, flis, cc, ethel, rose, miro, elona, blinky, rs, bunnie, fg, lisa, plastic sp, williamo,geminilady, jillie, nemo and anyone else who needs one!;)
I was going to reply to each individual post but I wouldn't have finished until retirement!:rolleyes:
Needless to say, I have missed all of you.
I have been reading the threads and my 3 brain cells (yes I grew an extra one!:D ) have been workin ovetime. It's been very busy in Tiffworld (for the new guys - don't be scared, I know which world I'm in really! ) and in general. I hope all is well with you all and that it's safe to come back?
Before I forget, to all our new friends on the thread! As you'll have discovered, there are some truly kind souls here who help, support, advise and laugh together. As soon as I saw the thread about the S-X Factor, I knew I had to come back now!
I blame it all on myself for leaving you alone for a week! I was being a good Tiff and was watching on The Other Side (BBC) :rolleyes:, the wonderful Strictly Come Dancing.

Seriously though guys, I had to take some time out to restore my batteries - some bad anniversaries coming any minute - and to manage things that needed attention here at home. My health had got to the point where inflammatory arthritis kicked in & a lot of the time, I couldn't type because my hands were completely numb. Had a lot of pain & because my hands were the worst, I couldn't use my crutches. Also my support team as it were, have been absent for 3 weeks so I only had myself to turn to - now that is a scary thought!!!:eek:
I've also seen a surgeon, a consultant, [STRIKE]the cute postman[/STRIKE] ahem - been out on my own doing my own grocery shopping (agoraphobia's trying to fight back:o but I won - well sometimes!:rolleyes: ), and I actually went out to DS's old school Prizegiving and Awards Evening 2006
on Thursday evening. I was so proud! More about that later...proud mom rant approaching.;)
To be honest it's been really hard going but I couldn't resist the urge to and help if I can.
I too am hoping Miro will find some peace of mind & happiness soon. I'm sure he knows we're all thinking of him and he knows where we are if we are needed bless him.
Also just to send out another Hug Alert for Rosie!She's having a really hard time but has done some really positive things!:T It's good to see nearly everyone still here and that Saz is still in the business of press-ganging new recruits for our thread!:rotfl:
I've missed you guys - huge Sunday hugs to you all. Will get on with some replies now;)
Much love,
Tiff xxx