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Depression..

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pbjsandwich · 03/02/2020 13:54

Hi all,

Have NC for this, not that it's in any way outing..

For a little whilse now have had very snappy and short temper, testy, spending more money to fill the void of being happy, just cannot be bothered to do anything..

Suffered from depression a few years ago and was prescribed sertraline which helped, fast forward to around 9 months ago I was diagnosed with PND which I knew early on after having my DS but was too afraid to speak up.

I again was prescribed sertraline but only took them for a short while before stopping (had no money to get the repeat prescription).. now the same thing is happening all again.. getting annoyed, not wanting to eat or overeating, snappy at son, family members, partner etc (I have a very supportive family and partner)

I know I want to be happy but just feel as though I can't be.

How do you deal with the bad times and getting through them?
I desperately need to go back to the doctors to be seen and put back onto antidepressants.

Any advice for getting through the bad days?

I either constantly worry about money, future prospects (am going to uni this year to study adult nursing), obsessing over my weight, snapping at DS, hating my living situation (moved back in with parents, partner and baby but can't stand it and feel as though I'm a child again, haven't got the money to move out though) or just dreading getting up each day and facing the day..

Please help.

Thank you

OP posts:
lexiepuppy · 03/02/2020 17:15

Try to think that everything is temporary, you will get through it!

You have had a rough time and moving back in with parents is difficult especially with children and partner.

Can you apply for housing benefit and move out?

You have got a Uni course coming up so that will bring a change in lifestyle.

Save so you can rent a place and have some treats. Sell off stuff on eBay and Depop.
Keep taking steps forward.

I think you need to be more gentle with yourself, difficult when you have depression, but you need to prioritise your health, go back and see your G.P.
Ask for some counselling.

You have nothing in life if you don’t have your sanity and your health.

Love yourself more. 💐

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