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Depression , does Make u irritable and confused ?

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 10:16

I've just been hit hard with depression and anxiety again , probably too much stress and late nights over Xmas . I've found that its making me really irritable , I had to work late up until Xmas eve and I'm working tonight tommorow and I really feeling angry over it cause I'm just so over rushing around to get stuff in for tommorow - we have no shopping in and I can't go without dp as I have no money - this also irritates and de-motivates me to get off my arse abd do anything . I'm feeling fat after Xmas which also makes me just wanna sit and do nothing and look at myself and feel fat . I can't believe I've come crashing down like this again :( I don't wanna bloody go shopping , I don't wanna go to work I don't wanna look after the kids I just don't want to do anything but scream :(

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 10:20

I think I've seriously gone mental , my brain is all
Over the place

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ButThereAgain · 31/12/2013 10:26

You poor thing. Yes, from my experience I do think that depression can have irritability and confusion as a feature, especially when combined with stress. It sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate. Is there any way you can make some time for yourself. Things like sleep, eating properly, and above all taking exercise or just getting fresh air can help.

Messupmum · 31/12/2013 10:28

God yes, I am so irritable at the moment, feel fat and horrible and don't want to do anything. It's horrible not feeling able to control it.

Faerieinatoadstool · 31/12/2013 10:31

I get like this with my anxiety and depression too. I have found I tend to feel bad about myself but take it out dh and have less patience and motivation.
Have you tried any cbt techniques? I have found them helpful.
Feel free to talk/rant/ ask questions

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 10:38

Don't really get a break everyone I know are all working then when they are home I'm working , stupid thing is when I'm off work I can't relax cause I'm out of sync and lost so to speak , this is just so shitty , I get no time to myself at all and it's killing me , DP doesn't understand he thinks I'm being lazy and ridiculous . I was up all night convincing myself I have cancer (I have health anxiety ) which makes me really tired , I just feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown :-/

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 10:39

The kids are asking me to take them
Here and take them there I just want to scream
At them to shut up but it's not their fault :( I also want to just cut my hips off they are so fat and pissing me off

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bobblypop · 31/12/2013 12:23

lonelybunny I can relate to a lot of what youre feeling. I have recently tried to come off citalopram and within a few weeks I have become SOOOO irritable I cant believe it. I too feel like Im totally cracking up. I'm also V depressed about my weight - about 4 stone over weight...sob.
I have restarted my citalopram today and hoping it kicks in soon.
The only positive thing I have done is started running again. It takes a lot to make myself go, but I feel SO much better when Ive done it and loath myself just a little bit less. It is also about the only way I get any time to myself as well and although its only 30/40 mins it so nice not to have to talk to anyone for that length of time.
Could you maybe go for a walk just to just get out for a bit? Could you do a small shop then place an on line order for a bigger shop later in week?
Are you on meds or have you been? Maybe worth visiting GP?
Hope you get through today OK. Flowers

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 15:32

Thanks for chatting with me. I came off citalopram a few weeks ago I think about 7 weeks now but gradually. I did it as I was paranoid it would make me gain weight. My hair was also falling out badly so put it down to the citalopram as that is an effect. I'd love to go for a walk but time doesn't allow it unfortunately as my DP walks in from his work I'm walking out , I think I need to book some time off , it's all got on top of me once again :-( I will try and go out tomorrow , all the best

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ButThereAgain · 31/12/2013 15:36

Flowers I hope you feel a bit better soon. Christmas is such a tough time when you have depression. In some ways the normal routine is more bearable. In the longer term, I hope you find a way to make some time for yourself, to be kind to yourself and do whatever makes you feel a bit less stressed and down.

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 16:51

I hope so too, I think it's when Im over stressed it hits me :(

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Lonelybunny · 31/12/2013 21:17

Anxiety taking over now :(

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