ESA refusla, having a breakdown, help? history of yrs of depression, now find myself in some weird spacey place after yrs of stress.

[piratecat]

Hi i started a thread a few days ago, but it's in chat and i just need it to be here. I should have started it here i think.my thread i started a few days ago.
I had a breakdown that lasted 2 yrs back in 2000. I felt suicidal on and off. Before that had and continuing depression. Had it most my life.

basically about plunging into this weird space

I thought i would feel a bit better by today, this weird thing started saturday/sunday. I don't feel suicidal, i feel like i am not in my body/mind. Have prob gone 'pop'. Dr told me to take one more of my prozac.

Hi Piratecat really sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I can't offer advice on the ESA stuff - tho hope some of the posters on yr previous thread have given some useful things you can get your head round when you're up to it. I know what you mean about the spacey feeling (have been suffering from dep/anx since new year, tho improving a bit now - also on Prozac). Just wanted to say you're not alone, keep posting here if it helps. Also if you want to talk to someone at any time I would recommend the samaritans - have spoken to them myself and helped me clear my head a little. You probably are, but do the minimum. Rest/watch TV when your DDs at school. Eat easy food etc. When's your next GP appt?

thanks, it's next wednesday. xx sorry you have had this.

dear piratecat, you could check with a psychiatrist about dissociation/ depersonalisation/ derealisation. mine gave me lamotrigine, but with an ssri antidepressant. but forgive me- i'm no expert.
on ESA refusal: benefits and work website may help you (though a fee to join) or rethink helpline, or a local community advice service who are free and with a good success at winning appeals (- each one me in the past and may help you)