Depression

Sazbo

learning_to_drive wrote:

Thanks Tiff! I'm sure I'll be fine, today I am dealing with my debt problems, to explain (£500 odraft with FD) currently at £-350 and I have loads of DD's to come out, such as mobiles / internet / insurance. I have no idea how I am going to pay them all obviously because of my health problems I've not worked since 17th Dec (when I left I.R. before they fired me for absence / health problems) and I've started again now in the new year at ASDA, but obviously I get paid on the 20th I believe, but that's only going to be 1/2 pay again.

This is the issue, I've not had a full pay since September but still had the same outgoings, probably more outgoings because of the car and petrol expenses etc. So I've virtually ran out of money now. I'm thinking of giving the CCCS a call, but what are the stages involved in that? Does it have an effect on your credit rating? Has anyone got any stories about CCCS, are they good, what would they do?

Hi LTD, I've not had any experience of CCCS myself, but since Martin recommends them, they must be pretty ok:) I'd give them a call. Sx

elona

(((Pumpkin))))

You have nothing to feel guilty about.


Tiff

Hope things are getting a bit better with your mother.

Miro

You have done nothing to deserve this and you have been a fantastic friend to S. Eventually she will realise it but by then you may have moved on yourself. Beware the "White Knight " Syndrome.

FG

Glad you will be getting support.

Hugs to everyone.

I went to a memorial service at the hospice where my Dad died in August - with DH and all four daughters. It was very helpful and I had tears pouring down my face but it felt healing - if you know what I mean.

Just got back an hour ago and am typing this in the library.

feelinggood_2

Righites, I'm going to go for a walk, and then to buy a dustpan and brush. If I can find one, might buy a new washing up bowl and dish drainer too.
Hope everyone is okay, keep fighting on

And how is everyones new years resolutions coming on?

Sazbo

feelinggood wrote:

And how is everyones new years resolutions coming on?

They're coming on great... my resolution was not to make any!:D:D

feelinggood_2

Sazbo wrote:

They're coming on great... my resolution was not to make any!:D:D

That deserves a clap :T
Good luck sticking to that in week 2

Sazbo

elona wrote:

I went to a memorial service at the hospice where my Dad died in August - with DH and all four daughters. It was very helpful and I had tears pouring down my face but it felt healing - if you know what I mean.

Just got back an hour ago and am typing this in the library.

Hi Elona - good to hear from you. I was intending to ask you how the memorial went, and if all your daughters managed to attend. I can imagine it must have felt painful and healing at the same time, but a significant point in your grieving that will hopefully bring peace. Big hugs to you and your family Elona, I'm thinking of you all. Sazxx

Tiff_2

Pumpkin_Pie wrote:

Hi,
Would it be OK if I post here? After years of ups and downs, I went to my doctors last week and she thinks I have bipolar disorder. I'm waiting for my letter.
I 'm on a really big down right now and all I've done for the past week is sit here and cry. I shoudl go back to work tomorrow and I really need to be there as I model the pay increases for my company and I wouldn't want tto lumber any of my colleagues with my work. But I can't seem to think and I feel so stupid an useless. I don't know what to do .
I'm sorry to bother you all, but you all seem so nice I thought it would be ok.
THanks
PP

PP!
Of course you can post here hun - if they let me, anyone can do it!:D Well done for posting angel - there's a mine of info here and you are very welcome. You are not a bother either bless you.
Was it your GP you saw? Have you seen a psychiatrist for a proper evaluation and diagnosis hun? Let's not panic about having bipolar disorder - lots of people live completely normal lives with support - until all the votes are in and have been counted.;) Please don't worry angel - you are NOT useless or stupid and well done you for getting this far. You are officially a Survivor!:T I'm not making light of what you're going through hun in any way.

Has your GP signed you off sick pumpkinpie? If you're too ill to work hun, then you're too ill! If you were ill with a nasty physical illness, the company would have to make allowances and it's the same with this. You'll be surprised at how many compassionate people there are pumpkinpie!

Your health is the most important thing you have angel - it has to come first. From what you say, you're on a very low right now and can't think properly. Surely then pp, it would be better to stay home and take care of yourself rather than go in and possibly make mistakes?

Make the decision not to go in tomorrow hun and take the stress of trying to decide if you should/shouldn't, off your mind. The work will get done.

Recognize that you are in a low and that is why you are feeling this way. You need to be kind to yourself right now hun. And remember that this will pass and that you will have better days too. Don't worry about the crying angel - it's the body's physical stress relief. Break everything down into hours and days hun - it's easier to manage. Please see your GP if you can't cope pp. Meanwhile, you're so very welcome here anytime hun.
You've probably been told all this by all the wonderful guys on here so sorry if I've repeated it :rolleyes: .
Take care pp.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

learning_to_drive

Just to echo Tiff's sentiments, if you had a broken leg then you wouldn't be expected to work, in fairness there is still a stigma attatched to mental illness that because you can't see the illness doesn't mean it isn't there.

Ive got an appointment to see a counsellor on Weds, Im very positive about this, Im off to asda in a bit for phase 2 of my induction! Lovely!

Take care folks, didnt have the bottle to ring FD so I e-messaged them explaining the problems and asked them to ring me, they will be sympathetic as they are pretty good, Ill give CCCS a call tomorrow too!

rose07

Hi everyone miro, tiff, fg, saz, ethel, elona, gl, ltd, and well... everyone you know who you are by now, lol. including the newbies, welcome to our humble abode, lol , i see we have a new place, hmm might take me a while to find my comfy chair. lol

Rosie is back from gran's

first my gran is doing ok, she is a fighter.

and tiff i am sooo sorry to hear about your mum, its soo not fair hun, esp when its sooo close to your dad, but you know where i am if you need me hun, i am here anytime xxx

BIG ROSIE HUG
http://www.lgm.org/cathugopt.jpg

ok so rosie has some news...........

when i was in glasgow i went to the Big Brother audition :eek: , all i can say is WOW.
i was on edge for 3 hours just waiting in a que, i made some mates and clicked instantly with soo many people , was an amazing atmosphere. i never thought i would do it, as there was sooo many people, i was all on me own, and did not know where i was. lol yeah i know i was in glasgow. anyway it tested me alot as farr as my confidence, my self esteem, and my nerves, stress and anxiety levels etc.... so if you ever need a major challenge just try it. lol

ok so i really hope you are all ok and keeping safe

much love to all, and keep going

xxxx;)

elona

Rosie

You are "BRAVE!" :T :A

Sazbo

Thanks for the good wishes - all of us were able to light a candle and that helped a lot.