General support thread 2

[Helplessandheartbroke]

All welcome. No judgement and kindness all around x

I know its not favourable for all but would you consider a house share?

I think I'm too old to house share. and nobody wants to share a house with a depressed anxious person do they?

People of all ages house share so please don't think your age would be a problem for others. And many people house share but sort of 'live together apart' if that makes sense quite comfortably.

thanks @JamSandle I appreciate you trying to make me feel better.

I've been on fluxotine for just over7weeks I do feel abit better as 7weeks ago I just wanted to die my anxiety and depression was threw the roof but I keep telling my self they must be working does any one else been on them and how long till I feel full affects

Hi
I've been on fluoxetine since sometime in May. I'm not sure it's for me. I've had terrible insomnia. Everyone is different, and I think they say it takes at least 6 weeks to see. For me, I haven't felt better, but that may be more to do with my situation. But I'm probably going to ask to be put on something else. I have to have a review before my next prescription.

Hi everyone, a lot to catch up on so just sending hugs to those that need it today! @fara20 can you not see if there are any clubs or sports groups (if u like that sort of thing!) anywhere nearby that u could join to meet people? I suffer from anxiety myself so I know it’s not always easy to do things like that but I think we have to push ourselves sometimes and not let the anxiety stop us from living our lives.
@Helplessandheartbroke im sure how u remember last night is worse than it was, we all say things we don’t mean when we’ve had a few, like others said you shouldn’t beat yourself up about it ❤️x

I've tried @Whycantgiraffesdance but there isn't anything around here.

Hi all, bit of a shitty day and night last night. Lost the head, got overwhelmed, smashed a plate, shouted at everyone and left the house then sat in morrisons car park for 2 hours 🥹 now me and my husband aren't doing too well so here we go with round 1 million of anxiety and sadness!

I know not quite the same but are you part of any online groups?

I can feel a round of emotional detachment coming. One thing I have realised is that I take on everyone's emotions and its exhausting. I have a week off coming up and it's a window of opportunity to focus on me. Hopefully that will be the springboard I need as I am coming out the end of a shit work situation.

custardpies I take on everyone s emotions too, mainly DH and DS. DH v anxious at work and DS too, we’ve all had a rough time and I can’t cope with their emotions on top of my own. Helpful hints required!

@Helplessandheartbroke - thank you for your kind words. Although there's a lot of info on my AMA I'm very happy to help with any specific queries if it will help.

@Eyesopenwideawake thank you so much. I'm sure your presence on this thread can help a few if you don't mind? I read your ama thread its interesting x

@Whycantgiraffesdance it was bad enough and I've made a few apologies. I'm thinking of quitting drinking all together until my mental state is better. How are you? X

@fara20 consider a northern city. Plenty of job opportunities and loads of social activities. You need a change by the sounds of things x

@JamSandle hope you're feeling better hun it's a grieving process x

@hk1993x have you considered going back on meds for a bit? Are you and dh OK now? We all do daft things in the moment x

@Amsterdammit @CustardPies4 I can relate as I'm an empath too. Pros and cons to it. Make sure you're taking time out too x

@GoldPoet I've been on since December. I'm better than I was for sure but still not 100% x

I have no idea how now to do it. Try and give yourself enough time to focus on what you need to do.

I'd be happy to help, within my capabilities.

@Helplessandheartbroke im doing ok thank you. I was discharged from perinatal today as they only see you until baby is 2, I’m being passed over to ‘pregnancy to 3’ which can provide some support if I need it. Still can’t shift the morning anxiety but a lot of people on here seem to experience this too so I think it’s a common thing! How are u feeling now?

@hk1993x how are u today lovely? Did you manage to sort things out with your husband?

@fara20 how is your job going? Is there a chance to meet new people that way? x

@Eyesopenwideawake thank you. How are you?

@Whycantgiraffesdance I'm glad youve got some further support. We don't really have that offer near me! Still feeling crap but keep remembering what my gp once said. He said even people who are acting out are doing so for a reason.... @hk1993x something for you to remember x

Hey! Things are still a little rocky between us, one of the main things is that he has a high libido and I have little to none so that's causing a strain 😔

I got told by my GP today that my hormonal levels were on the lower side and I've to get them retested next week, she said I could be going into early menopause 😔 I'm only 31. So been pretty upset today, life just keeps throwing the curve balls at me 🥹

Thanks all for checking in, I appreciate you all ❤️

@Whycantgiraffesdance My job is remote, I was just there for the first week to meet people and get training.

Ah ok @fara20 are u enjoying the work? I find I’m less anxious when I’m busy and enjoying my job but it’s taken a while to get to that point!

are u still doing your CBT therapy @Helplessandheartbroke ? Do u think it’s helping?

@hk1993x thats interesting about the hormones thing, I know entering early menopause is not the best news but maybe if it is that that’s been contributing to your anxiety they might be able to treat accordingly? I’m sorry you and your husband are struggling, I’m with u on the libido thing, I’ve never had a very high sex drive but it’s even worse on antidepressants! Hope u find a way through! How are u feeling about the school holidays coming up? X

As above helplessandheartbr would love to know how and if cbt is helping. I did it for a while and thought I may as well talk to my mum

@Whycantgiraffesdance I find it difficult to focus on the work. It was different when I was there in person and had to keep myself together. But yesterday Talking Therapies called at lunchtime to see how I'm getting on with the online CBT course. And I got upset trying to explain why CBT isn't working for me because of my situation. So I just had enough time between meetings to calm myself down, then cried pretty much all evening. And it's been like that today too.

So sorry fara dry those tears, have a hug. Hears a hot chocolate and a hug .

@Whycantgiraffesdance our school hols have already started hun, I had a big blow out with my mum also she said if me and my husband were to split up etc I'm physically unfit to look after my children etc 😔 she also said everyone is sick of me being unwell, they don't know what else they can do, even the professionals are fed up etc and that I'm a very complicated person.

She isn't the best with words but feeling very defeated tonight x