Depression

EthelBloggs

razorbladekisses wrote: »

Hello Ethel, have a (((HUG))) sounds like your day has tired you out. I am glad to hear that your daughter is OK. Did she go with you to buy new clothes? What did you/she buy?

yes.. they were able to spare a nurse for 2 hours so she came with me.. I got so fed up in the end I donno what she got.. some tops, shorts, footless tights I do remember.. - oh, and some jewellery.. other than that, I've no idea except that the bill came to £161 :eek: She kept putting things in the basket that were size 16 and 18 and she's only a size 10/12 so not sure what's going on there.. when I commented she got a strop on and went off in a huff which meant the nurse had to chase her and I sneakily swapped the clothes for the right size I'm not the worlds best shopper.. I get confused and flustered and fed up with it very very quickly, lol.
I got myself a very plain, simple white shirt, a bit like a man's one for £3

I thik I migt need to mention to someoen about her having a distorted body image

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Am I right in thinking that you said she also suffers from an eating disorder?

rose07

*Rosie coming in from the cold*

Im exhausted, last night, dads party, mad, there must have been over 60 people all packed into our little cottage:eek: , aunties, uncles, cousins, friends, colleagues of my dads, and loadsa peeps i didnt know, i was threatened by one person, someone kicked my foot (the operated one), and someone else left a plate on the floor which i slipped on and landed on my foot (the operated one):mad: :mad: :mad:

Im trying to say im feeling really low. Im starting to wonder if i will ever feel like 'me' again. Feel im slowly slipping away , each day passes by, always the same, no one to see, havent seen my friends for ages, spoke to them, but it different seeing them. There is just something missing in rosie at the moment, just need to find it again:o

Im in sooo much agony with my foot , i have ran out of pain killers, and running outta anti inflammetries. i do have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow, to do with my foot, but im not quite sure what to say, cant just go in there and say its sore

I also had a visit from someone today, that, well, dunno actually

I do hope you are all ok, and Tiff im very glad you did make it to your MRI, well done hun.
RBK, hope that job going ok, and that things are going well
Ethel keep going hun, you got soo much strength
MC get back to that GP of yours, i know its not farr so noooo excuses , nice to see ya hun
Karrie, i know you are feelin low atm, i will join you and mc on that bottom step.

Everyone else sazzie, blinky, gillette, pumkin, carol, LRS,LTD, anyone else hope you all take care

much love

xxxxxx

Sugar_Coated_Owl

ROSIE

xxx

It seems that you've lost a lot of your support network since you went in to have your operation. Perhaps that is why you are starting to feel really low again. Have you heard from your counsellor recently?

When you go to your hospital appointment tomorrow make sure you tell them how much pain your are in. Maybe they will be able to prescribe you a stronger painkiller.

Who visited you today hun?

gillette147

Hello folkes,

Just read back. Ive been on mse all day....most of it in the garden. Really nice day.

Karrie - what you did for your son was incredibly brave. You are obviously a caring and great mum xx

patchwork_cat - sorry i didn't reply. Sometimes I read a post and don't know how to reply. So I click the thanks to show support.

cif - We all care about each other. And we all have equal value in our posts.

Other sufferers
rosie, mclaren, kate, rbk, ethel, et al - big hugs and handshakes from me.

Other other sufferers/support team members
tiff, sazzy, gl, QB - more hugs and handshakes


I went to drs on friday. I was worried about it so put it off for two days.
Had my last counselling session last wednesday. She tried to put a spin on it that we have got somewhere - carp.

Two worries:
1 - That I was going to be thrown off the sick note
b - That he was going to up my meds.

Well, I have a 2 month note now....whoopee
But, he has changed my ADs and I'm now going to be on a full strength meds. I'm not sure how I feel about it.

I have taken the 1st two days worth. Sitting here with strange numb/tingly feelings running up and down my arms. Nothing terrible but weird.

My seeking the drs help was half brought on by a need to go on the sick...and half because I am sick of feeling so sad. But now with the prospect of real mind altering drugs being put into me, I am a bit scared.

I spose they can't hurt. It's interesting to see if my brain can be helped. If the negative voices can be quietened down then I might be happier.

I just hope I'm still me.

xx

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Hello Gillette (((HUGS))) What medication has the Doctor put you on?

gillette147

Hiya girlie HUG 4 U 2 xx,

Sertraline

DjSatansfury

I am a lurker to this thread

I am de-lurking myself

Hi

Tiff_2

Home miro!!!:j
It's good to hear from you hun. I've been wondering about you hun, and still mentioned you in my hellos. I'm glad you're all right angel.:T

quote=Miroslav...
Not been up to much. I've started a job centre program. Saw a chap for 4 weeks at 1 hour a time to find out what I want to do and then he will hopefully find me a work placement for 6 weeks. He has found me one, but i've had to decline as it's the place where I get my counselling!
It sounds as though you have been making progress angel, inspite of everything. You've begun a helpful process with counselling (hard work I know hun;) ) and you're looking for work. These are huge steps for you hun as anyone who knows you will agree. No matter how long it takes or how hard it is, you are moving forward. Good for you hun!:T

Apart from that, not been up too much,
Well angel, that's a lot more than you were managing to do.;)
recovering from 'S' really. Been going to counselling and trying to sort my head out. It's useful but I still dislike myself and want to change lots of things that I can't or will find hard too. Im very aggitated at the moment as I have no money and not alot to do!
Counselling can work wonders for some people miro - it can be a long process, painful too, and sometimes you can't see how much it's helping until later on. Hopefully, all these plans you're starting will start to make you feel better about yourself hun. You know what Tiff's going to say don't you hun?:rolleyes:
Change one thing at a time ok?

I know if I say voluntary work, you will throw something at the computer so I'll duck - but bear in mind that there are many different ways to do this, not necessarily in a charity shop. Local schools, hospitals, charities, libraries, befriending charities and other services need a lot of different skills hun. Contact your local volunteer bureau who will have a list of what's currently available in your area and maybe you can find something to inspire you - they can pay your travel costs in some cases.

It may also be worth looking up your local support groups as they tend to offer leisure activities too.
I'm thinking of Guidepost for example, which is a mental health charity. One just set up here, with a community cafe. Anyone can go in and if you walk past, it can be quite busy sometimes which is great, because they put mental health help on their shop name and logo, and so all kinds of people, ill or not, go in - even for a cup of tea or a meal. It looks really smart and friendly and there's a corner where they have all kinds of ideas or help on offer.
Mind and Rethink are two more charities that provide leisure activities/groups too.

These people know you won't have money angel and make things as cheap as they can. Plus all these thoughts will help to alleviate your agitation hun. Days can be long and lonely when you've only got yourself and your problems to fill it. I'm glad you're moving on from 's' miro. You gave it a good try but I'm sure you can see things differently now that you took that step back.

Well, that's enough from me for now angel - at least I know where to find you now!:eek: Expect plenty of Tiff advice :rolleyes: and lectures on blue smarties!:rotfl:
Thanks for letting us know how you are angel - it was good to hear your news. Lots of hugs around and plenty of familiar faces too hun. Hope Monday will be good to you miro. Take care hun.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

flis21

Morning All (Hi Tiff). Yep early riser this morning. Hubby is working an early shift, so he gets up at 3.45am!! Unfortunately he woke me up this morning. So anyway, have done my online Tesco shop already and am going to start cleaning the living room in a minute!!

I am going back to work today, which is a bit scary!! It is only for 2.5 hours from 3 to 5.30 this afternoon, but it still feels quite daunting. Am going to take my painkillers with me in case my ankle feels bad. Am looking forward to it in some ways. Particularly since it was pay day today and I got a whopping £285!! I hate SSP, How the hell is someone supposed to live for a month on that?! It doesn't even cover all my essential bills. Thank God my Hubby is subbing me.

At least i have my holiday to look forward to (3 weeks on Friday or 26 sleeps!!).