Depression II

Karrie

Tulip wrote: »

:hello: Everyone,

Well I have to go now,Need to rest as I am not feeling too great this evening and need an early night.

Chat soon,

lots of love and light,

Katie xxx

Night Katie - hope you are feeling better in the morning.

I heard that Katie & Peter had a little girl this morning. Great news huh?

Take care

andipandi_2

hi folks ,almost there, sabbatical starting shortly,for those in the know about me,no alcohol and lots of reading:beer:

blinkingbank!

:hello:
Hi all, this thread is enormous, so went back to the beginning.

I went to my doctors earlier this week and was told that I'm suffering from depression, I have known this awhile-a good year but I tried so hard to ignore it, but since January this year I havent wanted to do anything, have no interest in anything, cant sleep cant wake up in the mornings without a struggle, I feel so totally lonely but I am. I take my kids to school and all I want to do after that is go back to bed.
I dont tell anyone how Im feeling and put on this false smile and talk about how great I am doing, but after I went to the docs I rang my mum and told her and I feel so false such a fraud no one in my family suffers from depression.
Thing is I know the source of it all and I'm so trying to get on with life pretend im ok and its just not working... sorry cant type no more I'm too emotional. Thats it really.

Karrie

blinkingbank! wrote: »

:hello:
Hi all, this thread is enormous, so went back to the beginning.

I went to my doctors earlier this week and was told that I'm suffering from depression, I have known this awhile-a good year but I tried so hard to ignore it, but since January this year I havent wanted to do anything, have no interest in anything, cant sleep cant wake up in the mornings without a struggle, I feel so totally lonely but I am. I take my kids to school and all I want to do after that is go back to bed.
I dont tell anyone how Im feeling and put on this false smile and talk about how great I am doing, but after I went to the docs I rang my mum and told her and I feel so false such a fraud no one in my family suffers from depression.
Thing is I know the source of it all and I'm so trying to get on with life pretend im ok and its just not working... sorry cant type no more I'm too emotional. Thats it really.

Hi BB

Sorry to her that you are so down at the moment. Did the doc give you AD's or suggest counselling?

Please don't feel a fraud. It's a genuine illness and if not treated can be devastatin. It's good that you can talk to your mum. The more people you tell, the better.

I hope that you are feeling a bit better today.

roversbabe

blinkingbank! wrote: »

:hello:
Hi all, this thread is enormous, so went back to the beginning.

I went to my doctors earlier this week and was told that I'm suffering from depression, I have known this awhile-a good year but I tried so hard to ignore it, but since January this year I havent wanted to do anything, have no interest in anything, cant sleep cant wake up in the mornings without a struggle, I feel so totally lonely but I am. I take my kids to school and all I want to do after that is go back to bed.
I dont tell anyone how Im feeling and put on this false smile and talk about how great I am doing, but after I went to the docs I rang my mum and told her and I feel so false such a fraud no one in my family suffers from depression.
Thing is I know the source of it all and I'm so trying to get on with life pretend im ok and its just not working... sorry cant type no more I'm too emotional. Thats it really.

Hi Blinkingbank,

Welcome! Everyone is brilliant here.

Have you been to the doc's - it probably helps that you know what the source is - counselling could help.

Have a word with your doc, I've found mine to be really helpful and not judgemental at all.

I managed to tell my mum last night how I'm feeling. She has depression too so I didn't want to say anything cos I didn't want her to worry but when I went round there yesterday, she knew that something was wrong. In a way, I'm glad that I've said something cos its a bit of a weight from my shoulders, however I now feel guilty as I've given her something else to worry about.

Arrgh - whatever I'd have done, I'd have felt bad about it. Cant win sometimes.

Hope everyone is feeling OK.

Lots of love & hugs to everyone who wants one.

Allie xx

EthelBloggs

Miroslav wrote: »

Cheeky blighter - you said you was 30 :rotfl: I'm 31 :T

When Gilly is finished, it's my turn. It's not often I ask for sloppy seconds, but needs must :rotfl: (I'm talking about the cake!!!!!) :cool:

hehe.. I said 30-something

I didn't actually have a cake, we went out to dinner last night, thought we'd try a new italian place and it was awful.. we had to send some of the main courses back and some of the desserts cos it was just yuk, but it was nice to get out anyway

I'm saying nowt bout sloppy seconds.. I think its wise to keep schtum in this instance :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

EthelBloggs

blinkingbank! wrote: »

:hello:
Hi all, this thread is enormous, so went back to the beginning.

I went to my doctors earlier this week and was told that I'm suffering from depression, I have known this awhile-a good year but I tried so hard to ignore it, but since January this year I havent wanted to do anything, have no interest in anything, cant sleep cant wake up in the mornings without a struggle, I feel so totally lonely but I am. I take my kids to school and all I want to do after that is go back to bed.
I dont tell anyone how Im feeling and put on this false smile and talk about how great I am doing, but after I went to the docs I rang my mum and told her and I feel so false such a fraud no one in my family suffers from depression.
Thing is I know the source of it all and I'm so trying to get on with life pretend im ok and its just not working... sorry cant type no more I'm too emotional. Thats it really.

Hiya BB

You're not a fraud, depression is a weird illness and it does play with your mind at times and makes you question whether you're really ill or just making mountains out of molehills or what?

I think a lot of us can relate to the not telling anyone, hardly anyone in my real life knows about my depression, and i've played it down a lot to those who do, when the fact is, a lot of the time I'm like you, wanting to hide under the duvet and never be seen again.

big huggs, you're very welcome here.. there's nearly always someone who will listen and give you a hugg and some reassurance that you're not alone and you are among friends here x

EthelBloggs

roversbabe wrote: »

Hi Blinkingbank,

Welcome! Everyone is brilliant here.

Have you been to the doc's - it probably helps that you know what the source is - counselling could help.

Have a word with your doc, I've found mine to be really helpful and not judgemental at all.

I managed to tell my mum last night how I'm feeling. She has depression too so I didn't want to say anything cos I didn't want her to worry but when I went round there yesterday, she knew that something was wrong. In a way, I'm glad that I've said something cos its a bit of a weight from my shoulders, however I now feel guilty as I've given her something else to worry about.

Arrgh - whatever I'd have done, I'd have felt bad about it. Cant win sometimes.

Hope everyone is feeling OK.

Lots of love & hugs to everyone who wants one.

Allie xx

Well done for telling your mum, I know you feel bad about it but I bet she's relieved cos mums always know when something's not right don't they? and she was probably worrying about all kinds of possibilities so in a way you've probably put her mind at rest

Take care n big huggs xx

roversbabe

Hi Ethel,

Hope you had a good birthday. I hope my Mum is relieved - she always knows when there's something wrong, part of the job description of Mum!

I know what you mean about not telling anyone - in a way, I want to keep it to myself cos I'm quite a private person and I don't want everyone knowing my business. On the other hand though, I wouldn't keep it to myself if I had flu or if I'd broken my leg.

Depression is a real illness so perhaps if we don't keep quiet about it, it will help to remove the stigma and educate others about depression and the experience of living with it.

love Allie xx

EthelBloggs

Morning everyone :hello:

sorry for my post to qb up there ^^ it's not my intention to upset any of you and I hope I haven't.

Hope you all have a good day, tis peeing down with rain here so I don't think I'll be doing much, lol

xxx