The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

paidinchickens

mardatha wrote: »

I still havent had a bloody sweetie since the 25th June!!
And no, I havent got any more sons. I found out what was causing them and stopped it!! LOL

Oh this cheered me up

savingqueen

Hello everyone,

Feeling a bit wobbly today and in need of a hug if one is going spare. Been to docs this morning for blood test results. Doesn't seem it's the menopause which I was convinced it was due to symptoms, irregular bi-cycles and feeling so hormonal (great that joy is still to come!) GP said I have a hormonal imbalance and says signs point to PCOS (aren't I a bit old though?). On waiting list for a scan and more bloods in 4 weeks time to find out for sure.

I asked if PCOS could be causing my extreme tiredness, increased anxiety, insomnia etc and he looked at my past history for depression and got me to fill out a form, you know rate how you feel blah blah. I answered it honestly, knowing as I filled it in what the results would be. He asked if I wanted ADs as the form indicated mild depression, also said how you felt last 2 weeks and I realised actually how long I have felt this way and it's a lot longer than 2 weeks. Part of me didn't want to get the prescription as I am anti meds unless absolutely essential but part of me is almost desperate for something so I can get some energy and enthusiasm back to get on with my life. I am worried if I plod on regardless the kids will suffer so I will get to the chemist today and take my medicine like a good girl.

I haven't had ADs for 12 years and really thought I was over depression for good and feeling very tearful about it all. Last time I had much worse depression and it happened very suddenly, this time I have experience of it all and no stressful job (which was a major stressor before), better friends and you lot so I would be feeling ok about it.... if I wasn't depressed ha ha.... just my black sense of humour. A friend going through very stressful times is on the same dose of the same AD as me, will text her later, she will appreciate my humour too. I am still worrying though I will slide back to how I was previously and how I would cope then even getting the kids out of the door. Also not sure what to say to my volunteering boss, think will be honest and say I will wait and see what happens when the ADs kick in - don't want to let people in need of support down but not sure I can support them feeling like this.

Sorry to go on, just needed to offload so I can face going back out again.

Ok will best get my script and pick up some shopping after wishy washy has finished and then calling into school for their MacMilian coffee thing with a couple of friends.

sorry to post all about me, will come back this eve and re-read posts properly - hugs to all you lovelies

sq still

kidcat

SQ - ((hugs)) the hardest step is admitting you need the help which you have done, I am sure once the meds kick in you will feel so much better.
I have no idea on PCOS etc but you will deal with whatever it is better if you are not depressed. Take care and have a lovely coffee afternoon.

PRINCESSX87

SQ: You have to remember that depression isn’t like the common cold or virus, It something that can strike at anytime to anyone regardless of their situations.

As I’ve advertised before, I was a walking daze before I noticed my depression. But I truly believed I was fine & “normal”. Everyone else around me knew better and tried covining me to get to the doctors long before hand.

Sometimes, No matter how little or major our personal lives become, we all need a little help & assistance from time to time, So why not look at your AD meds as a support rather than medication. If its mild depression, Am I right in thinking it’s a low dose? If so, I’m pretty sure when your ready your doctor will take you off them.

Hugs to you chicken! Give yourself a pat on the back for not ignoring it! Hugs hugs & a big bear hug x

candlelight_2013

SQ big hugs, lots going spare here, you are welcome to as many as you wish.

Candlelight

Popperwell

Afternoon All,
If its not one thing...I see even without the things that mess lives up in a very personal way and what Mar says to be true and we'll see policies that anger and scare us when the Tory conference takes place in the next few days.

They can go on about the benefits of trains and that HS2 carry on but more people need access to a decent bus service for most of their daily tasks when a car is unavailable and many more would benefit if that was sorted out.

I have no idea where it is all going to end. Many more hugs will be needed.

PRINCESSX87

Pops, Voting for Tories is my biggest regret. Classic robin hood days now, Robbing peter to feed Paul & all that.

Does anyone wash sleeping bags at home? My partner has a single one which he uses for “work away” jobs. He’s got one coming up Tuesday and only now tells me it needs washing.

I haven’t got the sleeping bag to hand so cant read the label. Just wondering if it’s okay to home wash a single one?
Any tips would be great x

meenlaragh

SQ - Thinking of you and sending warm, nurturing vibes your way. Take care.

fuddle

I still support high speed network ideas because our children need a chance to make it too. If we're left behind with our fit to bursting rickety tracks and no one puts anything in place for the good of the future then it will be very sad but I feel it has no place in any conference at the moment.

With times being so difficult we need to hear about plans afoot that might ease the strain.

kidcat

Pops you are so right, the majority of people in the country are struggling now, and need policies to help today, and whilst as a country we need to invest in future issues like HS2, our priority currently should be back to basics, ie feeding our population, housing them and keeping them healthy.
None of which we appear to be doing very well at the moment, as Mar said this morning how long until we see the return of the workhouse.