Depression

learning_to_drive

Best way to do it!

Honestly, you should post here daily, I have no idea what I would do without the guys on here and over at DFW, I have some invaluable advice and help and that is helping me really sort out my finances!

learning_to_drive

I've added you in case you are wondering!!!!

Hope we all sleep well folks!

What are you going to do tomorrow to get that little bit better?

kronas

feelinggood wrote:

This time, I'm going to make sure I continue to go to the doctors, let him see what I'm like when i'm like this Although, that said, I was supposed to go to the doctor about a week ago, and I'm putting it off for another 10 days or so.

How are you tonight?

just let it all out infront of consultants GP's if you behave 'too' normal then they will think there is nothing wrong, im not saying lie but to show your symptoms.

im not too bad, just trying to keep myself occupied!

feelinggood_2

learning_to_drive wrote:

Best way to do it!

Honestly, you should post here daily, I have no idea what I would do without the guys on here and over at DFW, I have some invaluable advice and help and that is helping me really sort out my finances!

I usually post on here regularly, I was the 4th highest poster on the old thread I think.

Tomorrow I will go for another long walk, which will make me feel better. I was also have a long soak in the bath after I've got drenched on my walk

What about you? x

learning_to_drive

I've added you to msn? Using the yahoo address, @yahoo.com is that right?

feelinggood_2

@co.uk for both of them. I'll sign in and add you too, just so we know its right

Miroslav

feelinggood wrote:

bet these guys want rid of me!

Never

'S' didn't contact me - not looking good.

I know it's only 30 hours since.......and she acts like a child who doesn't want to hear the truth sometimes..........but still, my feelings are my feelings

Tiff_2

Tomkatt wrote:

Well I know that this has been mentioned several times already but I just felt I had to reply. Unfortunately, by the time I actually managed to get logged on here the thread had closed!!
I have had what has vaguely been termed depression for about 10 or 12 years on and off, it began with bouts of self harm that started at round about 15, mainly I just felt numb and removed from every day life. It gradually seems to have deterioated to the point where I am under the "care" of a psychiatrist but even he has given up on me stating that I have now three more sessions in which to show I wish to change otherwise he cannot help me. Which is great but its not going to make it go away. He has me all confused however as he won't attach a "label" to me and therefore would not describe me as "overtly" depressed.
It probably does not help that I keep things from him but I cannot help it as it has been an automatic response for many years now (keeping people at a distance). I know I need help but I don't seem to know how to ask and when it is offered I shove it away because I don't think I need it.
What makes it even more confusing is that I can go days and feel absolutely fine, I get loads done and I even manage to keep the house clean. Other times I don't really see a point in anything and don't want to get up, this is made worse by the fact that I am not sleeping properly at all. Again the shrink says this is down to poor management but even when I do go to bed early (10pm) I still wake up at three and find myself unable to go back to sleep. I know by the end of these three sessions I won't have managed to prove anything, and the shrink and I will "part company" without actually having achieved anything and if past history is anything to go by its all downhill from here.

Hi tomkatt!:wave:
May I suggest the depression thread that's already on this board hun? Friendly people with varying degrees of experience and some good practical advice on a range of things.
So you're saying you've had long term problems hun - do you mind if I ask how old you are? How long have you been seeing the psychiatrist tom? What is making the psychiatrist think that you don't wish to change?

As you say it's not going to make it go away but there again angel, neither will a label. I can understand you wanting a diagnosis tom and try and look at it another way - the dr maybe thinks he's not being told the whole story and is urging you to reach out to him honestly.

And here lies your main problem hun! No matter how much it hurts or how hard it is, you have to be completely open and honest with your dr. If you're not telling him everything tom, then that's the reason why you're sessions don't appear to be working and you can't get an accurate diagnosis. How can the dr treat you hun, when he doesn't know all your history or symptoms?

May I suggest that you write it all down for him and give it to him at your next appointment? That helps a lot of people because it is very hard to open up completely - but so very necessary. Do you have a social worker / friend /CPN who you'd trust enough to speak on your behalf? Would it help maybe having them there for support either during your appt or waiting outside for you after it? By getting to the point where you are seeing a psychiatrist hun, something in you must have wanted help, so when you tell yourself that you don't need it, don't listen!

You may feel unable to tell all because you're afraid of the pain that telling all might bring. But waiting lists are long hun, and I urge you to please make the most of this opportunity while you can. Psychiatrists have seen and heard it all before hun, so don't be afraid and it is completely confidential tom.

The dr's opinion is based on all that you've shared with him. Again, he can only go on what you tell him. People with depression do have better days than others - it's not necessarily a flat line.

You don't know hun what will happen - especially if you open up to the dr completely. This really is the key to everything. If you've had this experience before tom and you really want the help, open up or as you say, you seem to feel that you'll go downhill from there. If you end up getting the real help you want, it could be a different story. Take the chance and open up - do it for yourself!:T
Good luck tomkatt.
Best wishes,
Tiff x

Tiff_2

Hi guys!:hello:
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Thanks glad - I don't need a catflap now!:rolleyes:
A new thread for the New Year!
And sometimes, it is a good idea just to remind ourselves of the rules too, just to re-focus a little bit.;)

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Thinking of you all.

:money: Just a thought here guys, but did you know that if you're on a long-term/permanent medication that you must have (like a diabetic needs insulin for example), then I believe you can qualify for it to be free, even if you're not on benefits? I'm not sure if you apply through your GP (I think so) or through DWP. We all know how much prescription costs can mount up! Yay - 1st money-saving tip on the new thread isn't it?
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Be kind to yourself guys.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

Tiff_2

learning_to_drive wrote:

The thread gone?

New one here guys, hey, tiff, in the old thread you didn't give me a shout out!! ltd is on this thread quite a lot now!

I had a decent day at ASDA today, was my first day, induction etc, wasn't too bad at all. Long way to go on the road to recovery, but today was positive!

Hi ltd! Welcome home!
I remembered you as soon as I saw your post hun and planned a lengthy reply too. I'm giving you a shout out now!


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I will try and get that post out later for you but it was good to hear from you. :T I didn't get chance to come back on tbh ltd.

My mum was rushed into hospital yesterday at 5pm with breathing problems and water in her lungs. Must admit, I'm a very shakey and scared Tiff.
She is terminally ill and will be 69 on 14th Jan, God willing. Even though we know she's very ill, it was still a shock and I know she's a fighter. I don't know how I'll get through it if she doesn't make it - it's cruel because I only lost my Dad just over a year ago. I love her so much, as I did my Dad.

So if I'm a bit slow answering posts guys, you know why. I'm thinking of you all though.;) Still here for you all. :grouphug:Visiting times are far apart so I'll try and catch up in between.:o
Much Love,
Tiff xxx