anyone on here suffer from depression??
a few years back I was diagnosed with depression,quite severe by what the gp said and I started on medication and was going to start some counselling but that stopped when covid hit..ealier this year I felt well enough to come off medication but its been a steady decline since then...
a few years back I was diagnosed with depression,quite severe by what the gp said and I started on medication and was going to start some counselling but that stopped when covid hit..ealier this year I felt well enough to come off medication but its been a steady decline since then...
Hi Andy,
What about going back to your GP and get back on the medication that you were on?
What about going back to your GP and get back on the medication that you were on?
In reply to Post #2
I'm seeing my gp today and no doubt will put back on medication again,not ideal I know as it isnt the answer long term.
I'm seeing my gp today and no doubt will put back on medication again,not ideal I know as it isnt the answer long term.
Firstly the fact you are talking about it, even to us plebs, means you are not bottling it up which can only be a good thing. I would suggest getting down the DRs this morning and don't leave until you get what you want, get back on the medication and then helpfully things will seem a lot better.
Regarding work, can you talk to them and explain your situation they SHOULD help you, if you quit then will you have money worries? will this add to your anxiety? explain to work you need to take some time off and when/if you return then you want to work the shifts that suit you and what you signed up for.
And lastly if you need to talk there are plenty of us on here that will listen either on here or PM
Good luck mate
Regarding work, can you talk to them and explain your situation they SHOULD help you, if you quit then will you have money worries? will this add to your anxiety? explain to work you need to take some time off and when/if you return then you want to work the shifts that suit you and what you signed up for.
And lastly if you need to talk there are plenty of us on here that will listen either on here or PM
Good luck mate
In reply to Post #1
Whilst counselling and CBT can be extra tools to help.
Medication if it works can be life changing for the better. I have two close friends that have been on meds for decades. After all we are all just a bag of water chemicals and electricity. Meds can help the balance.
All the best mate. Youve made the right step. Onwards and upwards.
Whilst counselling and CBT can be extra tools to help.
Medication if it works can be life changing for the better. I have two close friends that have been on meds for decades. After all we are all just a bag of water chemicals and electricity. Meds can help the balance.
All the best mate. Youve made the right step. Onwards and upwards.
In reply to Post #5
Yes I know a couple of people who are long term users of low dosage meds to keep them in balance. works well for them
Yes I know a couple of people who are long term users of low dosage meds to keep them in balance. works well for them
In reply to Post #1
First thing to applaud is that you did indeed recognise the concern regards your mental health.
I've suffered off and on for many many years with depression and realised that whilst I lost my dad at a young age and my mum 12 or so ago it wasn't actually mostly that which was causing it.
I had a job looking after people with various mental health issues and to be honest not only was I a natural at it but I bloody loved it. It was when the company that I worked for who were fantastic and supportive lost the tender with the local council and in came another company that were 5h1te and unsupportive and then they began to take the absolute 9155 so i played the system and took a shed load of time off after consulting my GP and got sick notes. I had counselling and it became obvious what was causing my depression. In the end after I had taken all sick pay I was entitled too ‘full pay' I decided to leave and my union got me a severance pay off but that was after I tried to see if I had a claim for discrimination.
I still have my days now where I feel like **** but not as bad ‘wife would probably disagree though, lol'.
What I'm trying to say is try to pin point as to why you're feeling so run down and try and concentrate on how you may be able to make it easier for yourself.
Good luck mate as it's bloody horrible.
First thing to applaud is that you did indeed recognise the concern regards your mental health.
I've suffered off and on for many many years with depression and realised that whilst I lost my dad at a young age and my mum 12 or so ago it wasn't actually mostly that which was causing it.
I had a job looking after people with various mental health issues and to be honest not only was I a natural at it but I bloody loved it. It was when the company that I worked for who were fantastic and supportive lost the tender with the local council and in came another company that were 5h1te and unsupportive and then they began to take the absolute 9155 so i played the system and took a shed load of time off after consulting my GP and got sick notes. I had counselling and it became obvious what was causing my depression. In the end after I had taken all sick pay I was entitled too ‘full pay' I decided to leave and my union got me a severance pay off but that was after I tried to see if I had a claim for discrimination.
I still have my days now where I feel like **** but not as bad ‘wife would probably disagree though, lol'.
What I'm trying to say is try to pin point as to why you're feeling so run down and try and concentrate on how you may be able to make it easier for yourself.
Good luck mate as it's bloody horrible.
In reply to Post #3
Andy, I was offered anti-depressants about 7 years ago after a very rough period, including losing my job and having a 3 year old boy.
I would really think about taking them. I didn't in the end and am glad for it. I wondered what would happen if I got dependant and the drug company went bust, stuff like that (how would I know if I was out of that dark place?). Would it be the drugs or has my body rebalanced naturally?
Thinking too much and worrying too much was my problem and also the cure (it's 'what' you think about), so I focussed on real things, like nature and the realisation that actually being alive is a miracle in itself and I didn't end up being wiped on the curtains, the odd's of you being born and reading these words is beyond mind blowing. That was enough for me to force myself up off the floor.
Hope that gives you a little perspective and "don't worry too much" - everyone is different.
Andy, I was offered anti-depressants about 7 years ago after a very rough period, including losing my job and having a 3 year old boy.
I would really think about taking them. I didn't in the end and am glad for it. I wondered what would happen if I got dependant and the drug company went bust, stuff like that (how would I know if I was out of that dark place?). Would it be the drugs or has my body rebalanced naturally?
Thinking too much and worrying too much was my problem and also the cure (it's 'what' you think about), so I focussed on real things, like nature and the realisation that actually being alive is a miracle in itself and I didn't end up being wiped on the curtains, the odd's of you being born and reading these words is beyond mind blowing. That was enough for me to force myself up off the floor.
Hope that gives you a little perspective and "don't worry too much" - everyone is different.
In reply to Post #8
Sorry just to add aswell.. Diet was a big thing too - I read about how your gut is your central control room (not your brain), and I found that pickled foods are THE best thing for good gut bacteria, and I am totally convinced this helped. I used to eat red picked cabbage or sauerkraut (£1 a big jar in Lidl) with every meal. Look into that.
Sorry just to add aswell.. Diet was a big thing too - I read about how your gut is your central control room (not your brain), and I found that pickled foods are THE best thing for good gut bacteria, and I am totally convinced this helped. I used to eat red picked cabbage or sauerkraut (£1 a big jar in Lidl) with every meal. Look into that.
Some cracking advice from some cracking posters on this thread. This forum is the best bar none out there.
thanks for the advice guys, cytalopram is what I was on, its not the answer long term but certainly helped short term. things were alot more measured whilst I was on these and my coping mechanisms were alot better. before lockdown I was due for counseling but this got shelved when covid hit.
In reply to Post #11
Tackling depression is multi faceted Andy. As other's have alluded to chemical imbalances in the brain and body can be sorted with medication. You've burnt up some of these chemicals and they need replacement.
You must persue the counseling mate. Several years ago working for a company with thousands of employees on site we managed to convince the company to appoint a psychiatrist for a couple of hours a week, to be seen by appointment. The results were measurable and a staggering success in getting people back on track.
Good luck
Tackling depression is multi faceted Andy. As other's have alluded to chemical imbalances in the brain and body can be sorted with medication. You've burnt up some of these chemicals and they need replacement.
You must persue the counseling mate. Several years ago working for a company with thousands of employees on site we managed to convince the company to appoint a psychiatrist for a couple of hours a week, to be seen by appointment. The results were measurable and a staggering success in getting people back on track.
Good luck
In reply to Post #8
Thinking too much and worrying too much was my problem and also the cure (it's 'what' you think about), so I focussed on real things, like nature and the realisation that actually being alive is a miracle in itself
Some nice thoughts there Not
Fishing is a magical pastime as is the great outdoors and for me there is no better way to unwind and get away from the hassle and pressures of normal life than on the bank, at one with nature, peace and quite
There are a lot of options
Thinking too much and worrying too much was my problem and also the cure (it's 'what' you think about), so I focussed on real things, like nature and the realisation that actually being alive is a miracle in itself
Some nice thoughts there Not
Fishing is a magical pastime as is the great outdoors and for me there is no better way to unwind and get away from the hassle and pressures of normal life than on the bank, at one with nature, peace and quite
There are a lot of options
Really bad atm been trying every day for a week to go fishing but cant do it.
Never been this bad before and having really dark thoughts. Not just about myself.
If only I could get my arse out and go fishing ffs.
Never been this bad before and having really dark thoughts. Not just about myself.
If only I could get my arse out and go fishing ffs.
In reply to Post #14
Yes I have suffered from depression on & off.
A while back it was really bad, was on medication & getting other help. I nearly committed suicide, things were that bad. Now I think about it now, glad I did not, would have left my wife & son without me. They would have been devastated.
You will be surprised of how many people suffer from depression.
I have managed to get on a much better level nowadays & can manage the depression as best as I can.
One of the best things you are doing is talking about your depression.
Good luck & hope you get the help you need, hope things get better for you.
Yes I have suffered from depression on & off.
A while back it was really bad, was on medication & getting other help. I nearly committed suicide, things were that bad. Now I think about it now, glad I did not, would have left my wife & son without me. They would have been devastated.
You will be surprised of how many people suffer from depression.
I have managed to get on a much better level nowadays & can manage the depression as best as I can.
One of the best things you are doing is talking about your depression.
Good luck & hope you get the help you need, hope things get better for you.