Depression

Justie

oh sounds horrid - try not to worry about not doing things and take it easy - have you eaten? Your blood sugar (especially big peaks and dips) can make you feel worse - if you're going to do one thing today and can get out of bed to do it then get some rescue remedy - a few drops of that will help you calm down enough to work out if you're having a bad day or if it's all gone to pot - failing that have a cup of tea and take deep breaths. if you're still really struggling then get a comforting thing like a fluffy towel and bury your face in it for a few minutes (obviously make sure you can still breathe!) it'll help just even out your breathing and calm the crying down.

Women are often bad at expressing rage and anger and it can leave us more shaken up than bottling it up but it's good to let it out you just need some time to calm down again. Longer term yes see your gp but it doesn't sound like you'd be able to hold it together enough to explain what's wrong today...

flis21

Sazbo wrote:

Flis! :hello: Don't be so daft, hun! Nothing to forgive. We all have up and down phases, different needs at different times y'know? There's always a warm welcome here for you, anytime.

Much love, and big hugs
Sazzyxxxxxx

Thanks for welcoming me back, feel like i am crawling back with my tail between my legs. I think I felt i had 'beaten' depression and that was it, I was cured. But it's not quite as easy as that is it? Got a funny feeling that I will be up and down with it for the rest of my life, which is a depressing thought in itself!!!

Cat72

Thank you all. I havent eaten- I have a very poor appetite. I suddel=nly perked up starting cleaning etc & have done too much & feel trash again- although not as weepy thank god. I couldnt get an appointment today at doctors they said to try tomorrow morning. I have bach rescue remidies so will try them and I will now have a lie down again.Problem is I keep pretending im ok all the time- to others especailly and myself. When I tell anyone im not alrgight I then go back and alopogise and ay im ok again .My body is saying I need a rest but my head is saying " chin up ,put a face on get on with it ! "

Twinny99

flis21 wrote:

Thanks for welcoming me back, feel like i am crawling back with my tail between my legs. I think I felt i had 'beaten' depression and that was it, I was cured. But it's not quite as easy as that is it? Got a funny feeling that I will be up and down with it for the rest of my life, which is a depressing thought in itself!!!

Hi Flis - that is how I am too! I am on meds and I know I will be until the end of time. Most of the time I am fine, very happy bubbly person. But when there is a lot of bad feeling around me, moody people at work, lots of change and uncertainty etc then I get 'blue days' where it takes every ounce of strength just to get out of bed and washed. I haven't had an 'episode' of real depression for almost 7 years now *touch wood* and that was just after my Dad died, Mum decided to move 120 miles away to make a fresh start (am SO proud of her ) and work was awful! so it was a real hattrick of misery and even my meds couldn't cope with it all.....

I sometimes feel like a spy reading the depression board though cause I think "well I'm fine". But then the people here are always so lovely and genuinely care about each other that I always like to look in and see how everyone is getting on!

Am worried about Feeling Good though........ she really has just vanished hasn't she.....

EthelBloggs

Sazbo wrote:

'ere!! Wot ya tryin to say ethel hun. eh? eh? That I leave a trail of destruction everywhere?:D :rotfl:

Do you not?

Justie

not eating will make you feel low - even if you only have tea and toast it'll help. Glad you found a bit of get up and go for a bit at least you won't be worrying about the chores so much. Even if you have no appetite try to eat regularly even if only small amounts or have a smoothie or something like complan to keep you going or you get into a vicious cycle. It sounds like you're depressed and pretending it'll all go away won't help so do try to see your GP as soon as you can and don't be afraid to receive support and love from those around you. Are your glands up? Or have you had a virus recently. You sound under the weather a bit and it can all feel like it's coming on top of you :grouphug:

MimiJane

flis21 wrote:

That is brilliant, just how I want to lose my weight. Think I have some sugar free jelly in the cupboard from my weight watcher days, might dig that out and make some up. I have also just received my first fruit and veg box delivery and had a nice healthy salad for lunch with a banana and yogurt for pudding, so doing well today.

It is annoying that I can't get on the scales at the moment (due to leg cast), but I can still make a start, just won't be able to check progress for a couple of weeks.

I'm living proof that diets don't work:rolleyes: I've tried every one going, lost weight each time only for it to go back on again. If diets worked, we'd all be our ideal weight and there wouldn't be about 200 of them to choose from that all promised to make us thin!

Reasonably happy now at just over 11 stone and 5'6" and managed to lose 2 stone over about a year through eating good healthy food (most of the time), keeping the calories down (most of the time) and going on my treadmill 3 times a week. I'm a strong believer that feeling "restricted" isn't the way to go to lose weight ... enjoy your food, but be aware of what you're eating, chew your food well, recognise when you're full and treat yourself occasionally, or you'll feel deprived and get bored.

Let_Robinson_Sing

Hello comrades,

I hope you are all safe and well today.

Just a quick update on how things are going. I went to cardiff on Friday night to watch Preston North End at football, but we lost 4 - 1, however my Preston flag was on TV and so were me and friend as we where talking to a steward at the time. I've been back at college for the last few days, it has been ok but there is lots of coursework to do, I am still a bit anxious about it and i keep sweating a lot, my clothes are normally caked in sweat after a day at college.

However i've skived today as i had a bad nights sleep sadly :-(. i woke up at 3am and didnt get back to sleep until 7:30am but i had a nasty dream and I think had a bit of sleep paralysis as i could move while and i could hear the TV in the background and it was horrible.

But i've done a lot of housework today and i am now watching 'Look around you'

Best wishes xxx

my_gorgeous_ellie-belle

Be honest to OH and tell him your feeling this way - if anything show him this thread to show him your serious!

If poss take an evening off and head out and have fun - just you and him - do something where you can laugh alot as it is a great remedy for feeling down.

Im not keen on the whole anti-depressants being given out willy-nilly by GP's, i went to the doctors once because i was feeling down and my appetite had gone, i asked to see a nutritionists to give me some diet advice to help pick myself back up and the sodding GP prescribed anti-depresants (!!!!!!) i was appalled. There is no way i would take anti-depresents unless it was absolutely neccessary. I have a few freinds and family members who have been on a whole array of them and the side effects are awfull.

I know it works for some people but please try other things first - still talk to your GP though as they should (if they are decent) give you some diet advice, and other things you can try first.

Do the housework if you can (you will feel better about this after) then go run a nice bubble bath, if you fancy put some candles around, take in a book/magazine if you like and just relax for a while - try to clear your mind of all of the odd jobs and other stuff! Then when you step out you will be able to still relax as the house is tidy around you therefore you can keep that clear mind.

Try it before rejecting the idea!

My dad does this and it perks him up a bit. And geusss what, he suffers with severe depression and scizsophrenia (sp?), so you dont always have to rely on tablets.

The litle luxuries help alot!

Big hugs and i hope you feel a bit better!

Sazbo

EthelBloggs wrote:

Do you not?

You think 'destruction', I think 'creative disorder' :rotfl:

Sazbomberxxxx