Depression Support Thread

poppycracker

Tulip wrote: »

:hello:Everyone,
Not content with the seagull today,I went to a bakery to get a cake,on way I fell over and went over on my foot,Ankle slightly hurt and I was pretty tearful,a nice man helped me up back on my feet,I still felt shaken and still went in and got the cake,got home and then all the tears came,I was really shaken up,rang parents and then made a cup of tea to calm down,had a lie down too now I feel better and less teary
Katie

((((Tulip))))

hope the ankle is feeling better. Tea does wonders doesn't it

santashelper_2

i was diagnoised with depression and stress 4 years ago which was eventually termed as a breakdown 4 years on and it seems such a slow process i get days where my body feels physically exhausted especially if the weather is cloudy and not sunny but when the sun is out it makes quite a difference to my general aches and pains.

does anyone else feel like me and how long have you been unwell for

kazstevens

Just come across this thread and have been reading through ... Its good to know 'one' is not alone, some days it feels like that, don't it

andipandi_2

Hi folks,well heres some good news,according to my eldest dd my dd who is in america is having a whale of a time,early days but so far so good.

just my opinion as to what has actually helped me with my depression,
i used to actively fight my depression thinking i must not be depressed for the sake of my children esp my OH etc.

i used to say its like being in a black pit or under a black cloud and eventually the black cloud lifts and i go about my business until the next time.

my phycologist spoke to me at length and said try accepting it ,take a look and see ,look it in the eye and try to accept that it is part of you.

i wasn't sure but the next time i was sitting there staring at the wall for hours i gave it ago,i can honestly say that although i suffer depression almost daily i am able to function and get things done , the depression doesn't debilitate me so much and although i suffer considerably at times it just doesn't take me over ,i used to exhaust myself trying to fight it and now i`m like "ok i'm depressed but i'm not fighting it i'm going with it ,

Acceptance of what is and non resistance to what is really helps me,it is important to point out that i don't deal with my depression by distraction and keeping busy ,i certainly don't fight it for the sake of others like i used to.

just thought i would post this because i know theres alot of suffering out there, it is probably an unconventional approach but it helped me a lot, i had never looked at my depression before in this way and i was surprised by the results.


Andy

andipandi_2

santashelper wrote: »

i was diagnoised with depression and stress 4 years ago which was eventually termed as a breakdown 4 years on and it seems such a slow process i get days where my body feels physically exhausted especially if the weather is cloudy and not sunny but when the sun is out it makes quite a difference to my general aches and pains.

does anyone else feel like me and how long have you been unwell for

Hi santashelper and welcome,i've suffered from depression since childhood (45 this month:eek:)and alcohol dependancy for the last 20 years,i also have issues with tobacco and cannabis.


the support here is very good and its a great place to vent.

Regards
Andy

andipandi_2

kazstevens wrote: »

Just come across this thread and have been reading through ... Its good to know 'one' is not alone, some days it feels like that, don't it

Hi Kaz, welcome to the thread ,plenty of support here and yeah it is good to know your not alone,

Regards

Andy

BigMummaF

Just a thought, but has anyone tried T'ai Chi? I'd love to give it a go, coz it seems about the speed my body could cope with! Always the last to be picked for sport unless it was tug of war:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Thanks for The Dust Tulip-I'll let you know if it works.......;)

Kas.....Yes-all the time!

Rose-where are you tonight? Better get the kettle on before Casualty starts, & I don't take sugar thanks! Like to say I'm sweet enough, but more a case of too little too late:p
Peaceful Minds folks. BMFx

Tulip

poppycracker wrote: »

((((Tulip))))

hope the ankle is feeling better. Tea does wonders doesn't it

:hello: PC,

I am feeling better thanks,Ankle is feeling much better,doesnt throb as much and yes tea does wonders Got a lottery ticket tonight


love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

BigMummaF wrote: »

Just a thought, but has anyone tried T'ai Chi? I'd love to give it a go, coz it seems about the speed my body could cope with! Always the last to be picked for sport unless it was tug of war:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Thanks for The Dust Tulip-I'll let you know if it works.......;)

Kas.....Yes-all the time!

Rose-where are you tonight? Better get the kettle on before Casualty starts, & I don't take sugar thanks! Like to say I'm sweet enough, but more a case of too little too late:p
Peaceful Minds folks. BMFx

BMF,

we better enjoy casualty tonight as its the last episode I have done T'ai chi and found it really hard but it does get easier,its nice slow movements and very soothing and does work I just couldnt keep up with the rest of the class and I felt bad so didnt do anymore classes but the insructor was a big help at the time giving me advice

love and light,

Katie xxx

Tulip

kazstevens wrote: »

Just come across this thread and have been reading through ... Its good to know 'one' is not alone, some days it feels like that, don't it

welcome Kaz it is nice not to feel alone and that this is a place we can come to for a chat and support


Katie