March supportive chat thread

[PurpleFrames]

Hi everyone-
There's been some lovely support on a recent thread and I thought expanding it out could get more of us talking?

I have a Drs appointment tomorrow to discuss my second opinion. I'm pretty stressed as I got a call a week ago asking me to come in but I couldn't get an appt sooner- so I made myself a week worrying about what was happening. Services make me paranoid 🙈 I'm struggling not to use negative strategies atm.

Hope there's someone out there x

How was your doctors appointment?

I've been put on sertraline four days ago and really been struggling. I was put on for depression and but since taking the meds I've been having major anxiety and panic attacks which I didn't have before.

👋 @purpleframes hope you're OK after your appointment. At least its done and the pre appointment worrying is no more 🤗

Im sorry my brain can't remember your full username but I know it ends snapped and farted. That's awful the sertraline is affecting you in that way. I know anxiety etc is a possible side affect of that particular m
Tablet (irony or what???) which seems cruel. Have you consulted a doctor or professional to check if you should continue???? Sorry wish I had better advice xxx hope those feelings are passing now

Thanks for asking x

It didn't go well and I didn't take it well. The mh team came out last night and will call me again this AM.
I'm so lonely, bored, frustrated, tired... I do not know what to do today.

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That doesn't sound good- so you have a review booked in? Perhaps another med would suit you better?

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How are you? I'll reply to your DM shortly

Can I jump in on this?

I’m not doing so great after about 18 months of being well. I have a UTI at the moment so I’m off work but I’m grateful for not being around people and staying at home because the anxiety is awful.

@PurpleFrames - I hope the phone call goes better, I remember those appointments and how hopeless it all seemed at first.

@WhenISnappedAndFarted - sertraline can be nasty at first! Try and give it time for it to get in to your system if you can, have you got a good support network?

Welcome @Sunflowersok

Ooh Uti ouch! I hope you are tucked up nicely on the sofa with a box set or whatever you enjoy doing.

I ignored the call as I cba with it atm.

Just saw a friend for about 45mins (our lunch hours) and I have got a bit down about how little genuine human contact I really have.

Hope everyone else is okay x

Hi everyone!

I have got my family for support and not had that many side effects today so not feeling as bad as the last few days.

@PurpleFrames I do the same thing, I don't have a lot of human contact either especially since losing my job a few months ago.

Hi all. I’m currently in hospital, hoping for discharge soon.

I'm just waiting for a nurse to come and return to my house with the meds confiscated from me yesterday...

Hi @UpOnDown x
Sorry to hear you're in hospital- is it a mental health admission? How is ward life treating you? I was joking on another thread about hunt the plug socket! (For phone chargers) have you played that game yet?

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I'm glad you have family support and you're feeling a little better at least - do they live nearby?

I hope you got your meds PurpleFrames.

Yes it it’s a mh admission. I can’t wait to get out of here. It’s really stressful

Thanks Up I did get some back.
How is your ward? Are you sectioned or h voluntary? Do you want to talk about anything? X

I bet you can’t wait to be home @UpOnDown

How is everyone today?

Morning 

I agree with sunflower, I still get a wobbly feeling in my tummy when i think about hospital up...

I do a 2hrs art class today which is the highlight of my week. Hopefully something I am waiting to dry has come out ok.

Are any of you up to anything or want to chat @WhenISnappedAndFarted ?

I’m voluntary, but they said otherwise a mh act assessment. I’m relatively ok, how’s everyone else? Enjoy your art class!

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Do you mean that if you tried to leave they would do a mh act assessment? :(

Thank you I will try and upload a photo afterwards. I do hope there is someone here with a cute pet to share pics of x

@PurpleFrames oooh nice! Have you always been artsy or is it something that helps? Me and my partner dabble in watercolour and origami

I have a very cute oversized cat I could definitely get pic heavy with!

Hope it's ok to jump in. I'm struggling & I'm lying on the sofa thinking I'd rather be fucking sectioned than put up with shit going on. Though I know I wouldn't. If that makes sense. I just want to sleep til I feel better.

How is everyone?

Yes PurpleFrames. Pet photos sound good, I don't have one. Hugs Queen, sorry you're struggling

Welcome @QueenOfOversharing
How are things with you? They don't sound ideal can you share? X

Desperately waiting for your cat @Sunflowersok

Any update on your discharge @UpOnDown ?

I have always been creative, I'm not actually good at anything but it does pass the time.
I haven't spoken to the mh team yet, they suggested I go under home treatment yesterday and I cba with that at all.

Here’s a photo of Ted hope he makes everyone smile

No update, maybe tomorrow... I hope you have productive contact PurpleFrames. What a cutie Ozzie.

Here is my big baby bear

Hi. I'm just have a difficult time with my DS (21) - been single mum due to DV since I was pregnant - and it's got to point I wish I could chuck him out. But I can't. It's just me not coping. And I'm unwell with thyroiditis which is making me feel shit. MH was bad before all this. And I've just binged a huge amount. Ughhhhh.

But I do have 2 dogs who are gorgeous.

Sorry everyone's going through tough times.

Hi, ok if I post? I think I've posted on the previous thread under a different name, but not sure ... rubbish brain!

I've had depression for many years and am so fed up of nothing helping. So many antidepressants, none seem to help for long and the side effects are always awful. I'm lonely and bored. I have no friends nearby. I can't wait for the weather to improve, so I can hopefully get out a bit more. On the plus side I'm trying to get to bed on time and make myself get up, even if it's just to watch tv.

Looking forward to getting to know you all

Sorry you’re having a difficult time Queen, hugs.

I’m sorry you’re struggling so much Ijustneed.

@QueenOfOversharing sounds rough I hope your situation manages to sort itself soon.

Is anyone in the U.K.?