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"putting the SPRING back in our step - village support for depression and anxiety"

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LEMmingaround · 03/03/2014 21:29

Heres the new thread guys. What is this, thread 9?

This is a thread that is situated in a virtual village of support for those suffering from mental health issues, or just those struggling with what life throws at them.

Please feel free to join in.

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SnowyMouse · 02/05/2014 17:25

I think I'm going to take some diazepam.

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LEMmingaround · 02/05/2014 17:56

Nana it has been drained but can still feel it which is freaking me out. But doctor explained it might take a while and is normal and ok to still feel it. She says I have to block the negative thoughts -yeah, cos thats easy isn't itso I am sort of just having to accept that my gp a radiologist and a consultant have told me I don't have cancer. That cysts are very obvious on scans and any suspicious areas would have been picked up. So I just have to accept it. Which of course I want to . I just think my body is on red alert physically still.

I frlt better after I diazepam this am but I took with citalopram earlier it seems to have fed the anxiety. I hate this :(

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SnowyMouse · 02/05/2014 18:18

(((( LEM )))) It's hard when you're still in fight/flight mode. Take it one step at a time, easier said than done, I know.

SnowyMouse · 02/05/2014 19:42

I wonder what the max diazepam I can take? Thinking of taking some temazapam tonight for sleep, so perhaps I shouldn't take any more.

NanaNina · 02/05/2014 20:36

I think over time Lem you will find the anxiety subsides.

Well done with the weight loss Snowy - you are asking about diazepam. My CPN was reading my diary that I keep (well it's an A4 book) and was looking at a really shite day on Easter Sunday and I had recorded taking 4mg diaz at 1.30 pm and another 4mg at 5.30. She was a bit horrified and said "that's a lot Nina for someone your size" - then she started laughing as I had written "8.00 pm still in bed - think I dozed.........." She said "I bet you dozed so don't know if that helps.

Is there a reason you are feeling anxious ?

SnowyMouse · 02/05/2014 20:40

I used to take 30mg, I'll stick with the temazepam I think. I'm anxious about the blood test results, and the voices are playing up.

Swoopdewoop · 03/05/2014 00:51

These are the first ((((hugs)))) I've given out on mumsnet and they're for everyone on this thread. May we all find the peace we seek.

SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 12:03

(((( swoop )))) to you too.

SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 13:16

So what's everyone up to this weekend? I'm having a quiet day, trying to do some study not procrastinating on MN, honest

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LEMmingaround · 03/05/2014 14:57

Just mooching around with dp and dd. Anxiety at level 6/10. Just want to sleep really. Its nice in the sun

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SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 15:02

The sun is nice I hope your anxiety decreases.

SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 15:33

I am craving takeaway.

SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 16:32

I'm watching a fat documentary to try to put myself off eating. Does anyone have any tips, I do try to use distraction.

Victrix · 03/05/2014 17:20

I feel a bit better today, am curled up on the couch working my way through random netflix suggestions.

Snowy I find hot drinks help.

SnowyMouse · 03/05/2014 17:23

Glad you're feeling a little better, Victrix Drink is a good idea

Victrix · 03/05/2014 18:21

Am feeling a bit hyper now- weird!

I just find that a hot drink feels more substantial than a glass of water

ColouringInQueen · 03/05/2014 21:48

Hi Snowy, lem, vitrix, dd, agnu, swoop and anyone else.
Did it work snowy?

Sun nice here too lem
Well feel a bit like I've crashed today after a good couple of weeks. One Very Grumpy Mum. I think its in part due to a v busy week and v busy day, kids bickering, fed up of having to ask five times to get anything done and brain feeling overloaded. Bleurh. Also yesterday got up and weighed myself and weighed 9 and 3/4 stone. Today I weighed 10 stone. WTF? Has anyone managed to loose weight on ADs? I was 10 stone 10 days ago, my target is a lowly 9 1/2 stones. Feeling rather demoralised.

Sorry for moan. Have shouted at everyone today but still feel wound up!

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LEMmingaround · 04/05/2014 10:36

Hi CiQ, we all have those days, especially when the kids are playing up. Hopefully today will be a better day. After losing half a stone last week (the meltdown diet is not to be recommended) it seems to be creeping back on. Both me and DP are finding it hard to maintain the diet. I did ask my doctor about the ADs being a barrier to losing weight and she said she didn't think they would be, its more that they give you more of an appetite, my face looked like this .

One of my friends has just been diagnosed with breast cancer :( I am struggling with this so much as it is so close to home, but i cannot let her see this and have offered my support. I will walk her dog for her, other friends will pick her DS up from school i think. Am still fiddling with my lump an freaked out that it hasn't completely disappeared, my Dr has reassured me that it is ok and to be expected but im still worried - just not at red alert so much. I hope i can be strong for my friend, she is being so very brave.

Snowy - could you have healthy snacks in the house? so that you can take the craving away? Apparently we often mistake hunger for thirst, are you drinking enough water? I am really bad at this as I don't really like it. Have discovered fruit teas though - DP says i am turning into an old hippy, well good, ive always been a bit of a hippy at heart. So at the moment they are my treat.

Sorry, not keeping up very well, i need to snap out of this self absorbed phase i am going through :(

Vicar - i hope you are coping with everything that is going on.

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SnowyMouse · 04/05/2014 13:35

(((( LEM and your friend )))) Weight can vary so much, depending on things like fluid retention. Try not to feel disheartened, CIQ Also, everyone has bad days, try not to dwell on it.

I can't make hot drinks by myself, I tend to drink diet coke, I know that's not recommended, but it doesn't seem to make me crave sweet things. The trouble I find is my self control, if I have snacks in the house, I'll eat them all At the moment I have porridge for breakfast, a 350-400 kcal ready meal for lunch, and then vegetables and an egg cooked in the microwave for tea.

You're not being self-absorbed, LEM Vicar, ed , DD and everyone I've missed, how are things? Is anyone doing anything for the bank holiday?

SnowyMouse · 04/05/2014 13:40

Oops, I forgot I have 2 kellog's squares as snacks. I'm reliant on what I can get from the corner shop.

NanaNina · 04/05/2014 14:41

Crap day here for me even though the sun is shining and I'm able to sit outside but then a cloud comes and I come back in and the sun comes out again. Just had long(ish) cry and feel flat and miserable.

Re weight gain. I am absolutely convinced ADs make you put on weight and yes they say it is through increased appetite but I know this isn't true in my case, and I've put on a stone since starting mirtazapine last March and even if I try really hard to eat very little and lose a few pounds and I keep it up, the few pounds I lost come back on. I think they slow down metabolism, regardless of what the GPs say. I wouldn't care if the ADs stopped me having depression, but they don't, well not completely anyway.

Sorry to be so self absorbed - had quite a few nice things planned for today but I should know by now I can't plan things. You're not moaning CIQ I just don't know how you cope with depression and anxiety and caring for a young family - I really don't. Hope things calm down for you.

Lem sorry to hear about your friend but it sounds like you are going to be a good support to her, and stop fiddling with that lump! Easier said than done I know. When I thought I had throat cancer I was constantly feeling my neck and could convince myself my glands were swollen..........it will stop in time.

Snowy Have you tried the 0 cal coke? I am not a coke fan but a friend says it tastes ok.

SnowyMouse · 04/05/2014 15:49

I'm having a bad day maybe I should see if i can see my gp rather than having a phone appointment on Tuesday. I don't know what to do, I feel awful, but I don't want increased/added meds, I really can't handle the side effects I have already. I sometimes wonder if it's all worth it, being very unwell isn't tolerable, but neither are the meds although they reduce the voices.

SnowyMouse · 04/05/2014 17:41

(((( NanaNina )))) sorry you're having a crap day, I didn't see your post earlier. I can empathise with how you feel about the mirtazapine I hope tomorrow is better for you.

SnowyMouse · 04/05/2014 18:14

7 days calorie counting (1200), but I've just ordered chinese takeaway, I need some distraction from everything. People do have the odd treat and still lose weight, right?

Swoopdewoop · 04/05/2014 19:43

Hi everyone

Lem can't believe that about your friend, I'm so sorry. Sometimes it just feels like life is laughing at you, doesn't it. You're out of the woods but then someone close to you gets smacked. It's shit. I'm sure you'll be a good support though, and hopefully your friend will fight it off.

snowy you're lighter than I am and I'm a titchy 5ft nothing. I love chinese food as well. My problem is not enough exercise and too much wine . It's hard to be disciplined when you're tired. I'm really trying to get my sleep sorted out. It makes me laugh when doctors say ADs don't affect your weight, they only affect your appetite...er, hellooo?

I've spent most of the weekend sleeping, can't quite believe it. I'd still love to curl up in my bed all day. I'm reading Sue Townsend's The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year - maybe it's inspiring me.

((((hugs)))) to anyone to needs them.

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