Depression Support Thread

septemberblues

top_drawer wrote: »

its really common - a dr or mental health person would understand its not at all strange.

Jen

Thing is, it might not be uncommon but I think people must keep it to themselves, I only know of two people and I've known both of them for 20-30 years. Maybe there are people about who don't let on about them, for fear of what people think. like me

top_drawer_2

yeh, there is a bit of stigma there - similar to mental health probs really. Its a excellent way to frighten people off when needed.

Jen

top_drawer_2

i'm so tired but for some reason I dont want to go to bed ... just feels like i should be doing something.

Jen

septemberblues

top_drawer wrote: »

yeh, there is a bit of stigma there - similar to mental health probs really. Its a excellent way to frighten people off when needed.

Jen

Lets be honest, ANY mental health problem has a stigma attached to it, don't people realise that they have as good a chance as you or me to get depression, anxiety, stress,eating disorders, etc etc? Mental health problems aren't chosen by us! We didn't go along to the mental health shop and say "oh, I think I'll have depression, and um, maybe an eating disorder to go with it. And perhaps I will self-harm too":mad:

(ooohh don't get me started, I'm fed up with trying to explain myself. I've got physical problems too - I didn't choose them either!)

alba37

septemberblues wrote: »

Lets be honest, ANY mental health problem has a stigma attached to it, don't people realise that they have as good a chance as you or me to get depression, anxiety, stress,eating disorders, etc etc? Mental health problems aren't chosen by us! We didn't go along to the mental health shop and say "oh, I think I'll have depression, and um, maybe an eating disorder to go with it. And perhaps I will self-harm too":mad:

(ooohh don't get me started, I'm fed up with trying to explain myself. I've got physical problems too - I didn't choose them either!)

Totally agree! I would love this to go, I'd do anything I could to feel better.

Just put my washing out, so I'm off to bed... although as ususal I feel more awake now, after feeling shattered all day! I may be back, but in case I'm not, good night. Hope you all sleep well tonight.

A x x x

top_drawer_2

lol so true, people seem to want to distance themselves from you sometimes or tell you "the answer" they just dont get that im not stupid and I would put money on that I have tried a lot of the things they can suggest.... its not something which goes away just because you think positivly or eat more fish and veg etc.

Jen

septemberblues

top_drawer wrote: »

lol so true, people seem to want to distance themselves from you sometimes or tell you "the answer" they just dont get that im not stupid and I would put money on that I have tried a lot of the things they can suggest.... its not something which goes away just because you think positivly or eat more fish and veg etc.

Jen

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septemberblues

alba37 wrote: »

Totally agree! I would love this to go, I'd do anything I could to feel better.

Just put my washing out, so I'm off to bed... although as ususal I feel more awake now, after feeling shattered all day! I may be back, but in case I'm not, good night. Hope you all sleep well tonight.

A x x x

Nite nite alba, hope you get a good nights sleep.

top_drawer_2

yeh exactly ...

I think there's something about having mental health probs which sort of attracts us to having stuff happen to us that pushes it even further ... like looking back at this week i wish id just stopped in bed from Monday through Friday.

Jen

alba37

septemberblues wrote: »

Nite nite alba, hope you get a good nights sleep.

Thanks, same too you.

P.S. I've lost quite a bit of weight in the last year, so many people seem to think my depression has gone ... like it was in my fat!! :rotfl: