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I feel comletely and utterly broken

I have not washed or slept for about a week, I have not been to work or phoned them, I have cried pretty much constantly for almost a week and when I'm not crying I'm shouting.

I called my mum, who has dementia, a fucking stupid twat earlier, I screamed it in her face.

I shouted at my dd because she wasnt pedaling her bike properly

When I'm on my own all I can think about is how nice it would be to go to sleep and never wake up

I've got an appointment with a doctor at 5. I've been over and over in my head all day what I'm going to say. The last time I went to the doctors about this he said i was obese and had I thought about taking up a sport.

I've tried so so hard and I can't do this anymore.

Please tell me what to say

"I have not washed or slept for about a week, I have not been to work or phoned them, I have cried pretty much constantly for almost a week and when I'm not crying I'm shouting"

Pretty much what you have already said. Good luck

So sorry you are feeling like this and that your previous visit was taken seriously.

If I were you, having read what you have just written, I would either take this thread or write it down and let the doctor read it. You sound at the end of your tether and if I can see that from what you have written then I hope that any decent doctor would too.

I really hope you get some help today.

write it down if you think you won't be able to say it. just pass the dr the sheet of paper.

ok you need to tell the doctor everything you have just written here. If its easier to show him it written down rather than speaking about it then do so. Its great you are going to see the doctor. You need to make sure the Doctor knows all your worries and anxieties in order to help you.

say what you said in your post. he should definitely take you seriously. so sorry you are struggling

do you have a partner? any support?

if your doc is dismissive, ask for a second opnion

not washing, seelping, not able to work/function are very serious]

could someone phone work for you and expalin you are terribly unwell, so as you don\t end up in difficulties there ?

'wasn't' taken seriously, that should have been.

I should have said too, that I suggest writing so that you can get everything across and you don't have to struggle to find the words when you are there.

Thank you, hopefully its not the same doctor as last time.

I dont have a partner, or any support. I have never felt so completely and utterly alone.

I will try writing it down and see if that helps. Well it cant hurt can it

Thank you

Let us know how you get on.

so sorry, and i hope you get the help you need.

Saw the doctor, he's prescribed me some anti depressants and put a referral in for some counselling. Just time now i guess

Thank you all for your support, i really needed it this afternoon

The anti depressants will help you feel better and more able to cope.
Best wishes.

well done you x

Good news

Well done Squitch. Really glad you got some help yesterday.

Being on your own is tough, so is having a mother suffering with dementia.

You have been really brave to speak to your doc and I'm glad he was more helpful than last time...was it the same doc?

I find it helpful to go on nature walks if I am very stressed out - is that something that could help you as well?