Depression Support Thread

Sazbo

feelinggood wrote: »

The first counsellor I saw gave no guidance and asked no questions. She asked me to just talk, so I sat there for the whole hour in silence. I had absolutely no idea what to say, so just said nothing. It was really uncomfortable, and put me off seeking help for a long time. I can understand give people 'time' to say what they need to, but I'd have thought she'd have sensed something was wrong after that length of silence!

Hi feelie, i think it's a problem that stems from how they are trained? But it does seem silly. If someone comes to see you and they are in pain, are struggling, and you just sit there and say nothing... how is that helpful?

BUT i have to say, they are not all like that... it annoys me that this puts vulnerable people off from seeking help... but there ARE good counsellors out there, I promise you. Keep faith.

Love,
Saz xxxx

Sazbo

juno wrote: »

Yeah, I saw the papers at work today and thought of Miro.

Miro, hope you're ok

Think he needs a time-out but he'll be back:)

Sx

meyore

Hi all hope everyone is doing ok sorry I haven't been posting much, nothing much going on with me.

Today is OHs last day, so just been following him around like a lost puppy

Went shopping for some waterproof and warm gear for the exercises hes got coming up and went out with his parents for lunch.

Been struggling with anxiety I still haven't been to the doctors though which is a bit silly of me, but I hate the doctor.

Xx

meyore

queensway_boy wrote: »

Hugs to everyone, FIL has joined MIL in hospital now,took him in last night with severe chest pain and they've kept him in,no news though yet as to whats wrong.You all take care of yourselves, xxxxxxx

Sorry to hear that QWB I hope he is ok and you are too

Xx

meyore

shazrobo wrote: »

:j morning all, after been so down for so long over my ex, i have changed my phone numbers, so he can no longer contact me, so thats made me feel bit more positive today.
have also booked myself a guitar lesson for monday when kids go back to school, have my daycentre to look forward to next tues, aromatherapy massage next weds, and see my counsellor next thurs, so some "me time" to look forward to, afer caring for sons for last two weeks without so much as an hour respite.
my counsellor who i spoke to on phone last night, is also going to get me some legal help as far as social services are concerned too. looking after two severly disabled children who need full time care, is affecting my mental health, and they should legally be providing help, we shall see.
i like the brain training too, katie, i like to challenge myself to improve my scores.
big hugs to every one that needs one or wants one
shaz x

Really glad to hear you're taking positive steps to look after yourself with all the "me time" and changing your number-good luck

Xx

meyore

Hi to everyone else also, sorry I don't want to write a list because it'll be miles long and I'm bound to forget someone and hurt their feelings because my memory is rubbish. Hi to all the new peoples tooand I hope everyone is doing ok

Xx

antronella

DawnyLou, sorry you're not feeling any hope for a better year..hope you get some strength to turn things around.

I'm feeling fed up and lonely tonight. it's saturday night and I'm alone (not unusual) .. but it seems like a night for doing stuff and being with people and generally having a good time. Its back to the expectations really..I know the reality of life isn't like that but its hard not to feel it x

meyore

dawnylou wrote: »

Sorry to just burst in - but can I ask does anyone really feel that counselling helps them?
Does anyone find it ridiclous playing all of those silly games?
Does anyone feel as if they are just trying to pinpoint the blame for turning out like this upon someone?
Does anyone ever feel their mind wandering so much when asked questions tha they don't know what they were asked to begin with??
Does anyone ever feel they could kill their counsellor?
I am getting very irritated.
But surely it's a good thing to be thinking of killing someone other than myself?
Hmm reading that probably not.

Oh what a mess!

I've only ever seen one counsellor and I thought she was pretty rubbish because she actually told me she thought there was nothing wrong with me.

There are good ones and bad ones though, I understand that much and if this one isn't suitable for you then it would probably be a good idea to change if thats possible.

meyore

antronella wrote: »

DawnyLou, sorry you're not feeling any hope for a better year..hope you get some strength to turn things around.

I'm feeling fed up and lonely tonight. it's saturday night and I'm alone (not unusual) .. but it seems like a night for doing stuff and being with people and generally having a good time. Its back to the expectations really..I know the reality of life isn't like that but its hard not to feel it x

Sorry to hear you're feeling fed up and lonely-we're here for you, but I know its not the same

Xx

antronella

Thanks x hope you have a nice last evening with OH .Where is he off to? ..work I presume?