Depression Support Thread

Tiff_2

Hi guys!:hello:
And I haven't forgotten you guys either!
Sorry I've been gone for a few days peeps. There's been a few reasons for this but the main one is that the Tiffster got the cat 'flu. Actually, not a sneeze has occurred but I had to book an emergency appt with [strike]vet[/strike], er, gp on Friday as I was breathless - and for all the wrong reasons!:rolleyes:
I've not even had a cold but have managed to gained a chest infection. I got asthma about 4 or so years ago and I've had a couple of chest infections since then which put me in hospital, which is where I nearly ended up today as I felt worse. It's a-cute asthma - what other kind would the Tiffster have?! - and so he's slapped me on 5 days of steroids. Maybe I'll come back as Super-Tiff?! I'm fine though and I'll post more hopefully tomorrow.
Got quite a few things I want to say, but have to go now. Long day.Just have to say to jen - I'll try and post in the morning hunnie about your son - had a couple of experiences of this myself. Hang in there angel. This has to be my shortest post ever!:o
Be kind to yourselves guys & safe journeys to you all.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx

Sugar_Coated_Owl

:j ilovegreatdanes :j

meyore :eek: that was a lot of driving! You must have been exhausted. How long is he away for?

It's lovely that you got to spend some time with your Dad.

Please don't let your anxiety/depression get any worse. See a Doctor ASAP and get the help/support that you need. Have you taken medication previously? The most important thing when you go for counselling is that you get on with them. If you explain to your Doctor that you didn't get on well with them perhaps he will be forced to rethink about refering you elsewhere.

Glad to hear that you're OH isn't at Deepcut.

Ouch! Your toe accident sounds painful. How is it today?

Yeah I live in Guildford in Surrey. I've not heard of Minely so I'm not sure if it's anywhere near me or not.

Sometimes when we start exercising we don't actually lose weight because we build up muscle. Please don't let it get to you too much. You seem determined so I'm sure you will get down to the weight you want to be soon

Do you watch what you eat as well as exercise?

You know what, you could always return the boots to the shop, get a refund. I guess it depends how much you want/need the boots. I hope they are nice boots for £80 :eek: Where did you buy them from?

shazrobo How was the guitar lesson? Did you enjoy it?

dawnylou (((HUGS))) It sounds like you need to change counsellors in order to feel the benefits of counselling. If you don't get on with the counsellor it's unlikely that you're going to open up to them and that is so important. I really think you should speak to someone (perhaps GP) about seeing someone else instead. Do you not feel comfortable talking with a man? Do you feel having a female to talk with might be easier? Please don't give up with the counselling though.

jen.eng (((HUGS))) Please don't blame yourself re: your son. You are not to blame for him not going to school. He is unwell and therefore doesn't feel up to going. Could you perhaps speak with your sons GP or CAMHS to try and get some advice on how you and OH can help him?

You must remember to look after yourself. Phone your GP surgery first thing tomorrow morning and try to get an appointment ASAP.

This might have already been askied before but are you on medication atm? Are you receiving any counselling or seeing someone from the CMHT?

Tulip I hope you enjoyed spending time with your friends

queensway_boy I hope you start to feel better soon.

feelinggood I would give it a few months before you decide what you want to do. In the meantime some other kind of voluntary work might come up.

stephb1986 Glad things are looking up for you Sounds like you had an enjoyable weekend. Lets hope things remain this way for you

antronella How are you?

I shall tell you about me in a bit.

Horace It sounds like you've had a nightmare of a day. All that travelling and not even offered a drink :eek: I hope Wednesday is a better day for you.

Juno It sounds like you have really enjoyed your day at work. It seems very rewarding. It's nice to know you've helped someone isn't it.

Unfortunately my self-harming is pretty bad. I have an appointment with my Doctor tomorrow. I'm fairly sure some of the cuts are going to need stitches :eek: I'll let you know what happens.

GOODNIGHT ALL xxx

Spikey_2

Hey RBK... nice to see you online.... just wanted to say nite nite..... hope we talk soon. x

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Hi Spikey, it's nice to see you :hello:

Spikey_2

razorbladekisses wrote: »

Hi Spikey, it's nice to see you :hello:

You ok gorgeous? been a while since we spoke...

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I'm OK thanks. Yeah it has. How are you?

Spikey_2

razorbladekisses wrote: »

I'm OK thanks. Yeah it has. How are you?

so-so..... ,,,, but I'm a survivor just like you all on here.....

work work work... need a hol.... any suggestions?

Sugar_Coated_Owl

Uhm. Somewhere with Sun I'm not sure what countries are sunny atm though.

Spikey_2

razorbladekisses wrote: »

Uhm. Somewhere with Sun I'm not sure what countries are sunny atm though.

anywhere hot will do I think....lol now to raid the piggy bank

ilovegreatdanes

hi,
thank you all for your best wishes :A .didnt really want to dwell on the birthdays any more now im getting older.....although i suppose i should be thankful that im still having them, iykwim.it always makes me take stock of my life at these times.i dont feel any older than when i was around 20ish til i look in the mirror :eek: .it makes you wonder if you have wasted so many years and just wondered where they had all gone......so if anyone finds any laying around, could they return em asap:D .do feel alot more worldly wise so dont know if thats good or bad.last few years ,i havent been able to shrug off illness like when i was young, hark at me, you would think im an oap:rotfl:
and the knees aint as bril either!!!.....(.hi to bmf.x)
tbh, i suppose life hasnt been too bad and the glass has been half ful most times, but i always wonder if there was something grand that i was sent here for and i took the wrong fork at the roundabout of life and im just rehearsing for the real thing, whilst not comprehending that this is the real stuff and im wasting me one chance.........
right enough self analyzing.....keep awake at the back, im asking questions later:D
juno,glad you are enjoying your job while you are gaining the experience.cant be better.
forgive me, was it meyore who bought the boots if you have the receipt, why not return them for a refund, worth a try???
rbk.....please take care of you.its hard for me to understand the SH but i know that its so hard for you atm and this is the only way thats offers you a little peace and respite from your dark place.im thinking of you.so glad you are posting atm.you have a very good memory for details and am jealous.
feelgg......thank you for your lovely post for me.xx
qwb....hope you are feeling abit better today.it takes ages so get to the chemist and arm yourself with all the cold remedies you can....and keep taking them till its gone then for a bit longer to make sure.
i dont think men take enough painkillers and stuff cos they think everything goes away in an hour....headaches, colds, coughs, life threatening diseases.....well maybe thats just my oh then .look after you.xx
kept you all long enough.take care all.
love ilgd xx