Depression Support Thread

Tulip

welcome Santashelper to the thread

Katie

andipandi_2

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

haven`t tried tai chi but i can recommend yoga and if you can do a little bit now and then it all helps

kazstevens

I have to just get my head round to doing things without classes .. :eek:

ethansmum

Can I please join the club?

I've been depressed since the birth of my 3rd child last year. I know its awful to say, but I didn't want a boy (I already have one of each) I was so certain I was carrying a girl so when he popped out I was devastated. When he was 2 weeks old we moved into my 'supposed' dream house -thats another story though. My daughter suffers from acute eczema and now the baby has it very badly too. So instead of the adorable girl I longer for, I got lumbered with an itchy, red and sore boy. I try to love and cuddle him but hes not that type of child- he doesn't like to be fussed over. I've been diagnosed with PND but I didn't find that the medication helped. I have bullying neighbours from hell, and I feel trapped at home. Most of all I'm so lonely.

Thank you for letting me vent my sadness.
Tracy

geminilady

andipandi wrote: »

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

Hi Andi:hello: Great news about your daughter,i remember how worried you were about her and hope the news has put your mind at rest a little.

Tulip

ethansmum wrote: »

Can I please join the club?

I've been depressed since the birth of my 3rd child last year. I know its awful to say, but I didn't want a boy (I already have one of each) I was so certain I was carrying a girl so when he popped out I was devastated. When he was 2 weeks old we moved into my 'supposed' dream house -thats another story though. My daughter suffers from acute eczema and now the baby has it very badly too. So instead of the adorable girl I longer for, I got lumbered with an itchy, red and sore boy. I try to love and cuddle him but hes not that type of child- he doesn't like to be fussed over. I've been diagnosed with PND but I didn't find that the medication helped. I have bullying neighbours from hell, and I feel trapped at home. Most of all I'm so lonely.

Thank you for letting me vent my sadness.
Tracy

:hello:ethansmum

of course you can join us this thread is for anyone


love and light,

Katie xxx

geminilady

ethansmum wrote: »

Can I please join the club?

I've been depressed since the birth of my 3rd child last year. I know its awful to say, but I didn't want a boy (I already have one of each) I was so certain I was carrying a girl so when he popped out I was devastated. When he was 2 weeks old we moved into my 'supposed' dream house -thats another story though. My daughter suffers from acute eczema and now the baby has it very badly too. So instead of the adorable girl I longer for, I got lumbered with an itchy, red and sore boy. I try to love and cuddle him but hes not that type of child- he doesn't like to be fussed over. I've been diagnosed with PND but I didn't find that the medication helped. I have bullying neighbours from hell, and I feel trapped at home. Most of all I'm so lonely.

Thank you for letting me vent my sadness.
Tracy

Hi Ethans mum:hello: everyone is welcome here there are plenty of chairs:rotfl:and willing ears. As to the pnd,sorry the meds did not help,did you go back to the doctor?are you still takeing them or did you stop? It must have been dissapointing not to get the girl you wanted but there are some things we cannot change and just have to accept.All children are differant and come with their own personalaties and even if you had a girl she also might not have wanted cuddles excetra.It must be hard work with two children suffering from eczema,i know it is time consuming applying the creams and things.As to being lonely as i said there is always someone on here willing to chat.Do you take your children out to mother and baby or toddler clubs.you will meet lots of mums in the same posistion there and it is good for the children to mix with others.Sorry you have bad neighbours it must make life uncomfortable but i would not let them bully me,it is bad enough when children do it but it must be worse coming from "adults"

poppycracker

hi all

well, I'm back down in the dumps again. OH is being totally over the top, it's like he's bouncing off the wall and he just does my head in. I think he's drinking again although he says he isn't.

My head is saying he's only trying to cheer me up, but all I want him to do is leave me alone!!!! Although woe betide if I say that, because then he gets in a bad mood and starts snipeing at me which makes me worse.

Oh dear, this is all about me isn't it :rolleyes:

Hi all the people that came here today, (((((all))))) hope you are feeling better for reading the thread, I did when I joined.

Sugar_Coated_Owl

:hello: Sorry that I haven't posted for a while. I have read all the posts even though I haven't commented.

A big to all the new posters I hope you get lots of support.

Things haven't been too bad lately. I think the medication prevents me from getting so low. I haven't self-harmed or overdosed, so yeah, I'm pleased with myself.

Work is keeping me occupied. It's very busy, there is just so much to do. It's quite rewarding though and I do like being able to help others.

I'm still going to the gym twice a week. I really enjoy my workout.

I hope you've all had a good day and enjoyed the lovely weather.

xxx

Tulip

:hello: RBK,

I am so glad to hear you are enjoying life again to the full,sounds like you are very busy in your job and that you find it rewarding I have had a good day thanks and also the lovely weather too

love and light,

Katie xxx