A number of things have happened to me over the last year. Self employment following redundancy hasn't taken off. We've been told by Drs we can't have kids. A close relative is dying. Then this week we had to have a pet put down.
I have had clinical depression in the past and been off the pills for many years. My normal state is OK but I'm naturally melancholic - I see myself as a cork that floats, just about, and I prefer to stay away from medication. I am normally pretty self aware about where I am, when I'm 'low' and when it's just circumstances that are crap.
However these cumulative events seem to have knocked me for 6 and I'm exhausted. Not sleeping well, loads of headaches, lost my appetite etc. All the physical signs. I'm not sure though whether or not I'm just grieving for our losses, or if I ought to actually seek medical help. Would appreciate any opinions or advice on how to get through this. IRL options very limited, though DH is being very supportive.
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When does loss become depression?
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Viewofhedges · 12/05/2016 13:24
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