Think I'm depressed

[bluebunny123]

Hi all

Come to the conclusion tonight that I'm suffering from some kind of depression. During the day all is well I can function and not think about it. But once I'm home I get really down about things. Just the usual stuff: weight, loneliness, state of the house, money.
All sounds so stupid and small but it's starting to affect me.

I can't sleep properly, I'm massively overeating and putting on weight. I'm making myself feel better by spending money I haven't got.

Does anyone else feel like this? Is it depression or am I mad? I feel like I keep it together day to day. But when I'm alone of a night I just feel so down. I've self referred for talking therapy so am on the waiting list. God knows how long that will take especially given the current climate. I just don't know what I can do to distract myself or make myself feel better.

Sorry for the long post- I could've kept on actually with the woe is me stuff but I'm sure others are much worse off. I also don't know what I'm looking for from posting this.

Sending hugs and wishing I had a solution for you. Others being worse off has nothing to do with how you are feeling - don't invalidate your emotions by comparing them to what others are experiencing. (I know it's easier said than done, I struggle with it too!)

I know it's difficult in the current situation, but if there's any way of contacting your GP by email or using an online consulting service like LIVI they might be able to make some suggestions for you. Well done for doing the self-referral, hopefully that will come through for you soon.

I've had mindfulness suggested to me as something to try to help my mood, also mindful activities (things you enjoy that take up most of the thinking space in your brain).

Take it easy on yourself, and don't be afraid to share your feelings, there are people out there that understand exactly what you feel like.

@Queenofpi thanks for the reply I will try to contact my gp but get that they're incredibly busy. I have today got a prescription refill for some anxiety tablets that I was taking months ago. Even if I can't get in contact with the gp I'm hoping they might help a little in the meantime.

I did also find today some quick exercise videos on YouTube that I'm going to try as I've heard exercise can help improve depression and your mental state. Just need to get the will to do it now!

Feeling a bit better tonight actually but I'm sure the down days will be back sometime soon.

Am going to get an early night I think some sleep will do me good as well.