Depression Support Thread

cifpower

Beem re-referred to my psychiatrist. Had an appointment on the samedaye I moved house in June and I forgot all about it. Then I waited for a new one and 2 weeks ago it clicked that I didn't tell them my new addess :doh:

So had an appointment with GP who referred me back as my case was closed with psych. Gave them my new address over the phone. Have also received an IB50 form to send back. Another medical? :think: _pale_

Last Friday I started a Mood Diary to keep track of my sleeping pattern (when I wake and go to sleep) and how I am feeling. Be good for me to look back and also good for my psych and possibly my IB50 medical to see what is going on.

Good idea?

geminilady

rose07 wrote: »

i just dont know what to do
i want to come off my meds as they are doing more harm than good, all they are doing is making me extremely tierd,and are making me put on weight :mad:(i have gone up 2 dress sizes in a matter of months ). I seen my psychiatrist today and asked him if i can come off them he said no, because they are relaxing me and helping me sleep, but the fact that they are making me put on weight is in itself making me more depressed, its getting me down soo much, i mean what do i have to do?
Its like a vicious circle, all i want to do is come off my meds, its clear im gonna have to do this myself

ok rosie rant over


how are you katie? xx

Hi Rosie, I do not have to tell you that you should not stop taking your perscribed medication especially as your psychiatrist does not advise it.He is the specialist in mental illness not just your ordinary gp.I do understand your unhappiness with the weight gain,are you sure this is down to the meds and that you are not eating any more than usual?Even if it is the meds weight can be lost but if you stop the meds you could end up back where you started and even hosptalised again.Did you mention the weight gain to your psychiatrist?if so what did he say? did you ask if there were any alternative meds you could take?or maybe a reduction in the dosage as they are also making you extreemly tired.

Tulip

rose07 wrote: »

i just dont know what to do
i want to come off my meds as they are doing more harm than good, all they are doing is making me extremely tierd,and are making me put on weight :mad:(i have gone up 2 dress sizes in a matter of months ). I seen my psychiatrist today and asked him if i can come off them he said no, because they are relaxing me and helping me sleep, but the fact that they are making me put on weight is in itself making me more depressed, its getting me down soo much, i mean what do i have to do?
Its like a vicious circle, all i want to do is come off my meds, its clear im gonna have to do this myself

ok rosie rant over


how are you katie? xx

I am fine thanks Rosie,apart from being like you,being abnormally tired,seeing specialist tomorrow so I can say how I feel to him etc.I do feel for you and of course everyone that posts here,Its nice just to be able to offload when I need to and know that I am not alone.

love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

poppycracker wrote: »

That's an interesting idea about the diary BMF, I might try that next time I'm feeling down. I know today I've done a lot: got myself out of bed ready for work, took OH to his work and drove back through town without getting angry (yay me), did four loads of washing, washed up about five days worth of dishes (it's not just myself I let go when I'm down), and done a days work. Not bad.

rose :grouphug: you OK hun? Satisfying to have a good scream isn't it.

hi rain, :hello: jump in, someone will catch you!

andi, 45 aint old, theres a lady here where I work who is 98. Now thats old!
I on the other hand am a spring chicken of 30..........................;) hope the decorating is going OK.

tooties, ((((big hugs)))) how you doin today hun?


dawny, gemini, qwb, tiff, tulip etc, (((((((big hugs)))))) to all. Hope you all had an agreeable day and hope tomorrow is as good.

huggles
PC

Hi PC,

hope you had a good day yourself,I am fine Going out early tomorrow morning as my appointment to specialist is at 10.30am.Dad was going to mow the garden today at his house and the lawnmower blew up so he will have to get a new one as he couldnt do the garden and had to put the stuff away after getting it out.

(((hugs))) to you and everyone that needs one


love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

cifpower wrote: »

Beem re-referred to my psychiatrist. Had an appointment on the samedaye I moved house in June and I forgot all about it. Then I waited for a new one and 2 weeks ago it clicked that I didn't tell them my new addess :doh:

So had an appointment with GP who referred me back as my case was closed with psych. Gave them my new address over the phone. Have also received an IB50 form to send back. Another medical? :think: _pale_

Last Friday I started a Mood Diary to keep track of my sleeping pattern (when I wake and go to sleep) and how I am feeling. Be good for me to look back and also good for my psych and possibly my IB50 medical to see what is going on.

Good idea?

Hi Cif,

welcome to the thread yes it is a good idea for a mood diary as I do one for my pyscologist with happy and sad faces on and the days as well eg Monday-Sunday.It really helps her to see how I have been as well when I dont have a visit from her

love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

well everyone I am off now

Night! Night!

chat tomorrow

love and light,


Katie xxx

santashelper_2

if anyone gets channel 5 theres a programme on most mornings called doctor doctor at 9.30am tomorrow Wednesday its about depression

hope this helps someone

dawnylou

Hi all,
Hope everyone is well today.
I have been ok today, slept better last night and got up early had a run on the treadmill, did some bums and tums, showered. Then fiance went to work and I was left alone with my thoughts again.
But I have decided I am sick of all of this!
What if he was informed he has a serious illness? Surely I should be making the most of every second we have together? I should be celebrating our love for one another!
And so with these thoughts in my head I went to work feeling a bit brighter - had some coaching and guss what? Ended the day over target in 2 areas out of the 3 possible areas I had today!
Have got a bad head a bit now - but that is better than recently whereby I have struggled with headaches for most of the day!

I am feeling much more optimistic!

Still very worried about what will come on Friday - but only time will tell!

santashelper_2

Tulip wrote: »

:hello: Everyone,

I havent had a lot of energy today.I have felt really low again and so abnormally tired.I didnt go out today at all after physcologist left,In fact I told her nicely that I had had enough chat for today and she said that was ok and that she wouldnt be offended if I cut short the session if I wanted to as the sessions are about me anyway and I can only take so much.When she left I went to sleep,saw my parents and to them I was pale and I said I didnt really feel right so had a sleep and I had a quick chat to them.I stayed in all day but tomorrow morning I am out early as I see the specialist at 10.30am.I am going to mention the feeling tired etc tomorrow as Mum advised me to do that or they wont know how I feel and then they cant help me to get better again.I am watching Holby City tonight on BBC1.

love and light,

Katie xxx

i always found it draining talking to my councellor because we are revisiting the pain from the past i suppose it uses up a lot of energy i know exactly how you are feeling does being in the sun help you i find it helps me if so i think the weather is supposed to be nice in the next few days i find if i sit out in it for a little bit it re-energises me, dont be to hard on yourself you are going through a lot at the moment my depression is slowly improving but started 4 years ago as a nervous breakdown because i had allowed to many problems to accumulate its best to get these issues out with the physcologist even though its tiring dont allow them to build up like i did

hope you visit to the specialist goes well tomorrow

take care

BigMummaF

Morning All...we all looking forward to another day in Paradise?

It's very grey weather-wise..& mood wise too come to think of it. I've so much housework I should be doing but.....well, you know the rest.

Morning Andi. I have a condition that allows me to know what I am talking about,:rolleyes: & just assume everyone else will understand my blatherings:o [see earlier post re:foot recipes!]
I am not belittling the male fraternity at all, but trying to say that when a woman has a family to care for, 98% of the day-to-day chores are done on automatic pilot.
AND before I get accused of being a feminist, I know there are also men who are in control of the house too. But come on guys, even you must agree that our lives are at a considerable disadvantage during child-bearing years. You may cop the fall-out once a month, but it's nothing to what we are having to suffer:eek:

Uh-oh....have I started a battle of the sexes....pass the slow cooker, I'll have my size sixes casseroled today:o Pleeeeeeezzzzee Peeps, don't take offence at my comments, as none is intended. Oh bu88er it I'm going to get the spade & start digging my way out of this one:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: