Depression Support Thread

Horasio

Hi Feelinggood (and everyone else!)

Great to see you on the boards again.

We moved to a rented house and still looking to buy a place. The last place was a nightmare and so glad to be out of there.

Going on holiday in October.

poppyjay

morning everyone hope everyone had a good night sleep and are feeling a bit better today c u all later pj

Tiff_2

Hi guys!:hello:
I hope we're all safe and sound this morning and ready to skrew up another day!:D
They said it's going to be sunny and hot after today, so get out your wellies and your skis.:rolleyes: We must keep in touch with bmf's knees - if you'll pardon the expression.:rolleyes:

Huge Moulting Tiffy hugs to anyone with appointments, tests, counselling (good luck sazzery!;)), treatment, meetings (good luck ethel!;)), to anyone who's feeling everything a bit hard at the moment, to anyone who is grieving (thinking of you pj!;)) and to anyone who's feeling poorly (hi katie, rose, rbk) et al.
Well, there again, doesn't everyone deserve a hug? I'll get blinky and bmf on standby.:D

Here's hoping today will be kind to us all.
And The Tiff Chronicles ~ Part 4 will be along later!:eek:
Thinking of you all.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

BigMummaF

Morning....I'll try not to type too loudly cuz some of yooze is still in the land of nod.

No1 offspring was renting a nice little house....knew the landlord from way back, reasonable price, got on with the neighbours THEN

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HM from infants school :eek: took over the body of the OK HM about six weeks into the six month let.
Offspring really quite laid back & verging on doormat status sometimes, but HM[housemate] pushed it too far. Final crunch came when Offspring's firm moved the contract with the guarenteed overtime to another depot: result=BigMumma has awl her baybees back in the coop:D But Offspring No2 could just be the fox whose cleverly disguised as one of my bubbas....watch this space:rolleyes:

Sending virtual crutch[:rotfl: if you'll pardon the expression!] to those who need a little support with the day, a Mae West to keep your head above water & big bundes of bubble wrap to keep you from harm.

Peaceful Minds folks. BMFx

queensway_boy

CCStar wrote: »

Hi Feelinggood (and everyone else!)

Great to see you on the boards again.

We moved to a rented house and still looking to buy a place. The last place was a nightmare and so glad to be out of there.

Going on holiday in October.

Hi CCStar,hope your well

ilovegreatdanes

hi,
quik call.hope you are all enjoying the sun and the days going ok.
take care.
love ilgd xx

*zippy*

Morning :hello:

Is it nice to have all your babes back home BMF? I've told mine they have to stay with us until their 40.

Well the promised sunshine never arrived here today and its looking very grey and cold out, hope you are right tiff and its better tomorrow.

love and :grouphug: to all
zippy x

feelinggood_2

Just phoned to cancel my CMHT assessment My diary is pretty much completely empty all year, and the day they give for my appointment I've got to go to a funeral!

Trying to work out what to say at the assessment, as last time they didn't think I was ill enough for help. I want to get across how things are, but I don't want them to think I'm crazy. Anyone know how the best way to explain delusions and stuff is?

starlette44

Hi all,

I often read these boards but have never posted before...I guess now I need a little support and you guys seem so good at supporting each other.

I've just resigned my job this morning and don't have to go back in to work my notice. It was my first job and I used to love it, but a year ago I was put on anti depressants and it has just gone downhill from there. Had a bit of a talking to a couple of months ago about my work despite telling my employer of my probs and this resulted in me losing all my confidence. It was like being told you are crap at everything you ever thought you could do.

Anyway, I tried to 'improve' but it did not work, and my collegues weren't that understanding. I felt like such a failure. Went on holiday to Cornwall (where I grew up) 3 weeks ago with family and when I came back I was so tearful and dreaded going back to work. Over the last couple of weeks I've lost my appetite and have develeloped severe IBS due to to stress of work. Had most of last week off with IBS and had a long chat with Mum about everything. I have decided to make a stand to change things for the better, with my family's help, and decided to look for a new job.

Anyway, today came, after an awful weekend of weepiness and confusion, and I woke up feeling so low. I was so desperate I went to my next door neighbour who is a good older friend and just broke down. I realised that there was no way i could continue working at that company in this state. I rang my manager and she was very understanding. Consequantly, I am now free!

BUT...I am so scared!! I have 0% confidence in looking for a job. I am going to try to get a nice retail role to keep me going for a while and get me out and about, but the whole pressure of money is really worrying me. I know what I need to earn each month just to cover my bills, and my boyfriend who I live with is able to help out.

Sorry to just blurt all this out, but i guess it really does help to just get it out in the open. I have been thinking about going to university next September (again another money worry) as I feel like I want to learn and develop.

Feel better now...
Has anyone been in the same/similar position?
I'd love to hear from anyone.
Love Me xxx

feelinggood_2

((Hugs)) Starlette.

Glad you feel better for letting things out. Getting things out of your head and onto paper can help you sort through things.

I was forced out of my last job due to depression, and haven't been back to work yet. I can understand your feelings, and it is horrible when you have tried your best to continue working despite depression. Its a shame employers seem to punish us for trying, instead of giving extra help.

I can't really offer any advice, other than to take all offers of support from friends, family and your partner. Are you still seeing your doctor? Have you discussed counselling or CBT or another talking therapy?

Hope you are feeling a bit better xx