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So... I feel like sharing.... Ive been diagnosed with depression unfortunately before Christmas...
Out of the blue, i kept on working best i could and maintaining "normality" ... Worked Xmas day etc... All got too much end of Jan there and ive been off for three wks!
Been taking fluoxetine for about two/three months now. Have good days and have some horrible low days where i want to cry alot!! (I dont cry as much as i used to!!! Esp in work!!)
Those who remember me might remember i had alot of panic attacks... Probbly related so a bit of anxiety ontop of it all is making it a tad more difficult.
Fantastic friends & work colleagues! Mr Tinks does try to understand- not always sucessfull! Had the odd stupid comment from people that seems to knock me for 6!!
Just wanted to share experiences really!? My "line" is due up friday and being really honest i dont feel ready to go back!
Im happy. Im loved. Im lucky- i feel like a fraud!? Dont know why im like this and i truley truley wish i wasnt!!! I feel like i havent suffered huge loss like some people and im embarrased that im like this when people are soooo much worse off than me. I have lots to look forward to!
Just was wondering what helped any of you!?
Iv been walking my dog, caught up on some sleep but not too much! Trying to go to slimming class, and gym... Im just sooo exhausted xx
Out of the blue, i kept on working best i could and maintaining "normality" ... Worked Xmas day etc... All got too much end of Jan there and ive been off for three wks!
Been taking fluoxetine for about two/three months now. Have good days and have some horrible low days where i want to cry alot!! (I dont cry as much as i used to!!! Esp in work!!)
Those who remember me might remember i had alot of panic attacks... Probbly related so a bit of anxiety ontop of it all is making it a tad more difficult.
Fantastic friends & work colleagues! Mr Tinks does try to understand- not always sucessfull! Had the odd stupid comment from people that seems to knock me for 6!!
Just wanted to share experiences really!? My "line" is due up friday and being really honest i dont feel ready to go back!
Im happy. Im loved. Im lucky- i feel like a fraud!? Dont know why im like this and i truley truley wish i wasnt!!! I feel like i havent suffered huge loss like some people and im embarrased that im like this when people are soooo much worse off than me. I have lots to look forward to!
Just was wondering what helped any of you!?
Iv been walking my dog, caught up on some sleep but not too much! Trying to go to slimming class, and gym... Im just sooo exhausted xx
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Depression is a long illness, Tinks....three weeks is not a long time to be off work with it, so go back to your GP and get another line.
You will know when you feel up to returning so don't go back before you are ready....it might be OK but it might exhaust you and knock your confidence again.
Best thing I can advise for now is to take things easy, do what you feel like doing
You will know when you feel up to returning so don't go back before you are ready....it might be OK but it might exhaust you and knock your confidence again.
Best thing I can advise for now is to take things easy, do what you feel like doing
Sorry, pressed submit too soon....
Eat what you feel like eating and try to give yourself some treats, whatever a treat would be for you.
Do try to stop blaming yourself for being ill...it really doesn't help , nor does thinking of other people who have 'worse' lives than you....just makes you feel worse about yourself.
Mainly, given that you are already going for walks etc it is a waiting game for a wee while until you feel some energy and motivation returning.
Also.....please, please keep taking the meds well after you start feeling better. They have a kind of delayed action and you continue to feel well for a week or two after you stop them, then your mood can drop like a stone....not a pleasant experience.
Chin up. The other thing about depression that I hope your GP has told you is that it always gets better....even untreated....it's just the length of time it takes (and of course the severity of the symptoms) that the tablets influence.
You really will get better....honest.
:-))
Eat what you feel like eating and try to give yourself some treats, whatever a treat would be for you.
Do try to stop blaming yourself for being ill...it really doesn't help , nor does thinking of other people who have 'worse' lives than you....just makes you feel worse about yourself.
Mainly, given that you are already going for walks etc it is a waiting game for a wee while until you feel some energy and motivation returning.
Also.....please, please keep taking the meds well after you start feeling better. They have a kind of delayed action and you continue to feel well for a week or two after you stop them, then your mood can drop like a stone....not a pleasant experience.
Chin up. The other thing about depression that I hope your GP has told you is that it always gets better....even untreated....it's just the length of time it takes (and of course the severity of the symptoms) that the tablets influence.
You really will get better....honest.
:-))
Well hello there! Long time no speak!
At the end of 2013 I decided to see a hypnotherapist as I had a few issues that I have not dealt with. Basically opened up a can of worms and have been off sick since February 2014 and eventually resigned from job.
Diagnosed as anxiety but definitely depressed.
Medication was not great for me and have stopped this.
EFT which worked well for me in the past not working.
Tried EMDR which I had not heard of but this didn't work but worth a try.
CBT via GP was useless she was nice but totally ineffective.
Working with someone that taught me hypnotherapy which is helping.
Some very dark days and if it wasn't for the support of my wife I don't think I would be here.
As Churchill said when going through hell keep going!
Much love,
Gavin
At the end of 2013 I decided to see a hypnotherapist as I had a few issues that I have not dealt with. Basically opened up a can of worms and have been off sick since February 2014 and eventually resigned from job.
Diagnosed as anxiety but definitely depressed.
Medication was not great for me and have stopped this.
EFT which worked well for me in the past not working.
Tried EMDR which I had not heard of but this didn't work but worth a try.
CBT via GP was useless she was nice but totally ineffective.
Working with someone that taught me hypnotherapy which is helping.
Some very dark days and if it wasn't for the support of my wife I don't think I would be here.
As Churchill said when going through hell keep going!
Much love,
Gavin
Hiya Tinks - all good advice has been given,stop searching for reasons and accept that some who may hurt with their comments simply haven't been there (lucky them).
Maybe the Fluoxetine isn't the one for you, there are others, talking therapies may help you a lot.
As said,eat well, rest well and plenty fresh air. There is light at the end of that horrid tunnel.
Take care.
M ♥
Maybe the Fluoxetine isn't the one for you, there are others, talking therapies may help you a lot.
As said,eat well, rest well and plenty fresh air. There is light at the end of that horrid tunnel.
Take care.
M ♥
Like you I felt like a fraud as though I had a traumatic childhood I did not suffer like some people I have known.
How I see it, it is like your brain shuts down as it cannot cope anymore but if you find the right therapist/therapy will help.
Though I have always been prone to suicidal thoughts I have always been happy and loved life.
Mental health services have been pretty useless.
Would recommend paying privately if you can.
EMDR was interesting and I may try again.
Beating yourself up is a waste of time, I have done this a lot with no real benefit.
What I am trying to believe is this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the real me. I had a job supporting people with learning disabilities which I enjoyed and may go back to. But found the stupid situation that the better and more motivated you got the more work you got with ever depleting time!
Something else you could try is mindfulness, I have no experience of this but from what I have read it makes sense.
How I see it, it is like your brain shuts down as it cannot cope anymore but if you find the right therapist/therapy will help.
Though I have always been prone to suicidal thoughts I have always been happy and loved life.
Mental health services have been pretty useless.
Would recommend paying privately if you can.
EMDR was interesting and I may try again.
Beating yourself up is a waste of time, I have done this a lot with no real benefit.
What I am trying to believe is this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the real me. I had a job supporting people with learning disabilities which I enjoyed and may go back to. But found the stupid situation that the better and more motivated you got the more work you got with ever depleting time!
Something else you could try is mindfulness, I have no experience of this but from what I have read it makes sense.
Im glad Psyb!!!!! Ive thought abt mindfullness... I do attend wee classes now and again- guided meditation & such.
I did drop down to two shifts a week instead of three for three weeke long before xmas because i didnt want to give in!!!
Bloody depression just sends you flying dosent it- im not glad that you have all been there, but glad we can share with each other.
I was crying cos theres always a dish always a washing needing done! Felt messsy and untidy! Havent seen my grandparents this year!!!! They live 5mins away its disgracefull!!! Longer i stay away the longer im going to! Not saw any of my god-children. Its really terrible i beat myself up about that! At xmas i just worked and made sure little steptinks had a good santa!!!
I did drop down to two shifts a week instead of three for three weeke long before xmas because i didnt want to give in!!!
Bloody depression just sends you flying dosent it- im not glad that you have all been there, but glad we can share with each other.
I was crying cos theres always a dish always a washing needing done! Felt messsy and untidy! Havent seen my grandparents this year!!!! They live 5mins away its disgracefull!!! Longer i stay away the longer im going to! Not saw any of my god-children. Its really terrible i beat myself up about that! At xmas i just worked and made sure little steptinks had a good santa!!!
Awww tinx so sorry to read this. You are having a burn out through overwork.
Its you time now, recharge battery time! Spoil yourself, enjoy a rest from responsibility. Play & dance to music you like, long walks with the dog (he will love that). Try not to answer phone & encourage txts, unless its VIPs calls. What I mean is dont let anyone make demands on you for now. You will know when youre ready to join the rat race again. Take care x
Its you time now, recharge battery time! Spoil yourself, enjoy a rest from responsibility. Play & dance to music you like, long walks with the dog (he will love that). Try not to answer phone & encourage txts, unless its VIPs calls. What I mean is dont let anyone make demands on you for now. You will know when youre ready to join the rat race again. Take care x
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