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I know the thread is a bit dead but I thought I would start a new one and see if we can keep it going xx

Yes it is something that I have considered lem. I think the dr was hoping that by getting rid of the physical stuff I'd be able to 'manage' the rest of it but doesnt seem to be working like that. Although I did take an extra one earlier and the school run was slightly better.

i found that Bach's rescue remedy helped me as well (maybe a placebo affect but it seemed to calm me down)

Ive heard that before, its worth a try. Thanks

They must be helping a bit as managed to go and see my dgm with dsis driving me. Haven't been able to do that for ages.

Really can't be bothered today, am
At my breaking point!

Oh no pulled. ((Hug))

Well done mythical. Oh *pulled I really feel for you.

I am feeling v sad. I have been exchanging messages with a lovely guy from church (happily married) who has been very supportive and tbh boosted my self esteem a bit. But the last few days I've found myself watching my phone waiting for a message from him and did today we need to ramp back which he was really nice about. I now feel sh*t and even lonlier than I did before

Said today...

((((pulled)))) can you hibernate?

I am sorry you are feeling lonely CiQ.

Some good news there Goodmyth. Thats a good thing.

I feel a bit crap, which compared to the rest of the week is pretty good gong so who knows.

How is everyone else finding the weekend?

Snowy? do you fancy checking in?

Thanks lem its sad how very compelling someone being funny and supportive is.

Glad? Things are not so crap tonight. Are you up to much? Sil and I are trying to persuade dhs to wait on its hands and foot as we've looked after dcs all pm.

Ciq that sounds really tough :( I know what you mean about someone being funny and supportive. I've been there and it's not an easy place to be. I know this isn't the prayer thread but as you mentioned he's someone from church, is it okay for me to pray for you?

pulled how are you feeling now?

How's everyone else feeling this evening? I had counselling this morning. We talked through the same issue for the whole hour and I'm finding it hard to process what was said. I know I need to accept what she was saying, but it's so hard :(

((( lem ))) been thinking of you. I'm in a bad place, even diazepam isn't helping much.

oh snowy :( Do you think you need to call for help?

((((Snowy))))

Please do faith x

Of course ciq :)

Apologies in advance for the rant but DP is such an unsupportive idiot sometimes. Really small things seem to trigger me lately, he's picked up on it and just seems like he's pissed off with it and makes out like it's stupid. I'm sick and tired of being told the way I feel is "stupid" my dad did it when I was growing up, my ex did it throughout my teens, my mum did it when I told her what happened with my ex. Now DP is flipping doing it. I can't help being triggered! I really wish I wasn't :( I just feel like I can't talk to him at all, no bloody wonder I just shut down whenever anyone asks what's wrong! I don't know what to do and tbh I just want to walk out, but then it'll just escalate into an argument :(

Thanku all for the hugs and thoughts, much appreciated.

I lost it with everyone earlier and of course they rang the crisis team thinking I was having another breakdown when in fact I was just tired of listening to their crap all day and snapped back! Anyhow was told to take double my diazepam to help me feel calm and take zopiclone and go to bed- have done as told so just now sitting in my room as I needed the alone time.

((( snowy ))) sorry to hear ur feeling bad. Hope the diazepam helps. Do u have anything that may help u sleep tonight?

((( ciq ))) I'm sorry u feel lonely but were all here. I know I've not been much use lately but I'm still here!

Well done for venturing out goodmyth that is a good step in the right direction and should help boost ur confidence.

((( lem ))) ((( faith ))) and anyone else that need a hug!

Hi all. I'm new. Does anyone know which depression / anxiety test a GP would use? Sorry, I don't know where to start.

Thanks pulled its just another reminder of how poor our relationship is. You're good taking all the meds. I can't face running the cmht and I don't want to take more drugs because I am unhappy (not the same as depressed in my book)

faith big sympathies. It's so hard without that support.

Oh ((( faith ))) cross posted with ur post. Sorry ur DP is being such a douchebag, at my end it's my family acting like that. I know what you mean about shutting down when they ask. I just feel like screaming what the point of asking when u have all clearly made ur judgements. The only thing I can say don't let it build up cos u will loose it like I did today which is far worse. Hopefully ur DP will be more considerate after hearing how his attitude is making u feel.

hi wasting. the gp may not necessarily do a test but will listen to you and maybe make a referral to counselling where you would then probably have an assessment. just a series of questions designed to show your levels of anxiety and mood.

I'm so exhausted from all of this. Sat on my stepson's bed crying my eyes out as I just can't be around DP atm. He just doesn't understand at all and I don't know how to help him understand. I never understood until I went through it all but i don't think I ever acted like a total douchebag towards someone.

I know counselling helps long term, I have so many issues. I'm not seeing her for two weeks now because I'm busy next weekend, it just seems like too far away. I only saw her today but I feel like I have so much I need to get out. One of my friend's is amazing and really helping me calm down and I don't mean to diminish her role, I love her to bits and I'm so grateful for her, but I wish it was DP helping me calm down. Am I just expecting the impossible :S

Thanks lem - yes, I've done the GP, offered antidepressants (refused), CBT (minor unsustained improvement) cycle. I've fallen off the radar at the moment, and the lovely GP left unfortunately.

to everyone having a difficult time.

Thanks all for last night. I finally made it to church today and I'm so glad I went. I had a chat with our vicar and his wife and I feel so much calmer this evening.

Hugs and love to all x

Tried to go out and managed three shops before it got too much and I felt overwhelmed and faint-like. I sat on a bench with ds and sent dh into hmv by himself. I dont like the feeling that I get like im watching my life, but not actively feeling anything. Detached from reality.