Anyone needing support for anxiety/depression come over here! (Please)

[LEMtheoriginal]

I'm struggling so much just now and could use the support of fellow sufferers.

Right now I'm just putting one foot in front of the other - getting though the day.

studiously ignoring the piece of paper with the number of my old counsellor

Currently unmedicated and trying not to go back but not sure how long that will last.

I would like this thread to be a safe place to come and help each other through the days (and nights). I know there are other threads but feel they are well established and just would like to hear about how people got into their issues and what they do to help themselves.

I am taking my dd2 for a cream tea after school today. It's my say off work. Always a struggle but I'm getting through it.

Anyone? All welcome from those of us feeling a bit sad to those of us battling serious my issues. No judgements allowed just whatever helps xx

[anxiousnow]

Smash so pleased your Dad popped round. Shame no apology but at least he is talking and visiting which is more than you thought.
I am ok atm thanks. Really busy with kids. My mind keeps obsessing about a man and have checked his social media a few times you know when you know deep down that he isn't a bad guy and is dealing with a lot of mh issues himself but all your friends are begging you to leave him be. That.

[DaisyRaine90]

Lamps are £35-£60 ish depending on the size. My DD pulled mine over though and the bulb was not replaceable, so make sure you buy one with a replaceable bulb. 😊

[DaisyRaine90]

Phoenix if the Dr won’t give me mine I ring the Psychiatrist directly 😊

[DaisyRaine90]

I know it’s hard to fight them when you are suffering with MH, I’ve only been able to the last couple of years since I’ve improved some, but honestly so worth it.

[Justchillaxing]

I haven't got the confidence or energy to fight for things. My gp tells me to take other ADs and doesn't suggest seeing a psychiatrist. They seem to hate it when I suggest something.

[PhoenixMama]

They might hate it Chillaxing but it’s your life. I totally get it about not having the energy, although like Daisy I’ve started doing it more and more. I realised how much I advocated for my DD (she needed her tonsils out) and I suddenly realised that if I had the energy to fight for my kid I could fight for myself the same way. Sometimes I even do the whole self-parenting thing to make sure I do it.

Daisy - I hear you. I see my psychiatrist every 2-3 weeks but if I ever need something like that he’s on the phone in no time.

[Justchillaxing]

I've mentioned before that I feel like ADs aren't helping and could it be simmering other or more than depression but they dismiss it. I feel like I ask too much.

[Justchillaxing]

Something, not simmering!

[colouringinagain]

LEM get thee back to your counsellor, no shame it, and it works. (I did today ironically).

Really sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish, please try and be kind to yourself. I know it's hard to believe when you're down, but this Will pass.

Does this time of year make a difference? Take a good supplement and a shed load of Vitamin D maybe?

Take care x

[Hadenoughtoday]

Hi I'm a newbie to this thread but I'm in a deep hole that I'm struggling to get out of! I've had bouts of depression over the last 20 years following PND - and I've always managed to get myself going again.

I have 2 dds who are causing me a lot of stress, guilt and heartache. 1 has a chronic illness and has been almost housebound for 4 years. No friends left and doesn't attend school. The other is away at uni but this year has been horrific (serious suicide attempt) and finally after 5 years has been dx with an eating disorder. The worry is making me feel so ill. I did talk to my GP and due to allergic reactions I'm unable to take medications - I was assessed for NHS counselling and dx with moderate deppression and offered 1-1 counselling but I've been waiting since March. I'm in a serious CBA mode and have been isolating myself - I now it would be good for me to go out but I just can't do it.

[Justchillaxing]

So sorry to hear that Hadenough. I'm in a similar situation, three dc, all tend towards depression. My youngest overdosed in January and the worry is making me ill. I can offer nothing other than understanding and I'm here if you want to talk, you can pm me at any time.

[Justchillaxing]

I'm sorry, I'm struggling to read all the thread on my phone so haven't commented on all posts but I'm sorry we're all going through this. Getting help is so difficult. I'm tired of fighting. Just getting to see a gp is so difficult. I don't want an appointment in two weeks, I want an appointment now .. in two weeks I may not feel able to leave the house

The school replied to my email just to say that I wouldn't get an acknowledgement but to get my dd to send off a request as well as they're more likely to do something then but that the waiting list is very long.

[LEMtheoriginal]

Hey colouringagain how are you doing? Strangely enough I am better these days in some ways but in other ways worse.

Hadenough I'm sorry to hear about your dc. It is so difficult and heart breaking.

Horrendous day at work yesterday. College today and I have a total memory block on what we are doing and if I was supposed to prepare.

[LEMtheoriginal]

Chillaxing

[LEMtheoriginal]

Oh fuck - I killed my own thread :( feeling so bad just now

[mrsdiddlydoo]

6 pages in... Room for a small one? I'm relatively new to accepting my permanent tiredness is actually probably being caused by something deeper but I'm trying to deal with it. Visited my GP after a long phone call and he suggested maybe it's not the kids/being a mum/busy that's causing how I feel. The words 'what do you enjoy or look forward to' are still rattling around my mind and it was about 7 weeks ago. They have suggested I consider drugs and try counselling. I need to come round to it, but can anyone who has had therapy tell me how you found or chose a counsellor? GP gave me a list with different services on but I'm struggling (overthinking) it all. Thank you for starting a new thread LEM It's popped up like a sign...

[Aintgotnosoapbox]

Hiya LEM just wanted to say hi, nice to see another anxiety thread though sad to see so many suffering. I neglected my own thread so sorry if I didn't respond to any of your posts, I was away and sometimes don't feel up to it either. I'll read this one as well it all helps.
Good wishes to everyone and peace

[ItsNachoCheese]

I have my esa medical tomorrow and im absolutely terrified for it. My sister was going to take me but shes now decided ive to go myself. Really great when i struggle going places i dont know well. So ill be going alone which is adding to my worry. How will i get through this? I cant afford to have my money stopped for probabaly a lot longer than 6wks as i have my 2yo ds to look after and i cant do that on thin air

[millifiori]

Hi,
I'll join you. I've had a lingering depression for way too long. It was serious for a year and a bit then finally ADs kicked in and I felt fine for a year but it came back with a vengeance this September. I can't motivate myself to do anything. I have a lot of interesting work on and can barely summon the energy to do it for more than a couple of hours a day. Each day I wake up hoping i'll feel better. No energy to exercise either. So fed up of it. I battle through - get showered and dressed and feed DC and cook healthy dinners and put in a couple of hours work a day but the rest of the time I just sleep my life away. Wish I knew how to fight it better than i do.

[millifiori]

mrsdiddlydoo I have a few online counselling sessions via NHS. They were really good. Much better than face to face imo. Might be a good way to start. Much less daunting. I absolutely hate counselling. makes me feel really exposed and deeply depressed but the online sessions just made me feel saner and stronger. Via some organisation beginning with IE - an acronym. Forget the rest of it. IEPS or similar. Someone might know.

[Justchillaxing]

Itsnachocheese all I can advise is every time you answer a question so it as if it's the worst day you've ever had. Of on a really bad day you can't leave the house tell them you don't leave the house. Otherwise they will presume if you can leave the house some days that you can always leave the house It's sad but true. I made the mistake of telling them when i feel sad I've gone for a brief walk on occasions. They took that to mean I can leave the house therefore I can work. I'm not suggesting you lie to them but you have to tell them the worst case scenario you have to deal with. So sorry you're going through this. The whole procedure nearly cost me my life, I was so stressed and depressed by it all. Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

[ItsNachoCheese]

justchillaxing thank you for the tip. On my worst day i struggle to get out of bed never mind out the door due to my joint pain. 2yo ds is brilliant though he is my wee helper and brings me bits and pieces especially the remote to put toy story or minions on lol

[LEMtheoriginal]

Struggling today - I miss my dd

[anxiousnow]

LEM will you be seeing your DD anytime soon? Sorry you are struggling today

[LEMtheoriginal]

I don't think I'll see her again :(