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Life doesn't feel worth living any more

376 replies

WigWamBam · 28/02/2005 09:49

I was going to change my name for this because I don't want anyone judging me, but I decided not to. If I can't post this under my own name I won't post it at all ... I may end up deleting the whole thing anyway.

I've had depression since dd was born 3.75 years ago, but have only been taking ads (Citalopram 40mg) over the last 6 months or so. I thought the ads were helping, but over the past couple of months I've had more bad days than good, and the last two episodes I've had have been really bad. I'm trying so hard to fight it, and on the surface everything seems normal to other people, but inside I'm a mess and don't know how to get out of this big, black pit that I'm at the bottom of again.

Right now I feel as low as I have ever felt, and have been having suicidal thoughts again. I sat here at 2am this morning and counted out all of the ads I have, wondering how long it would take to swallow them all - the only thing that stopped me was the fact that dh is away for a couple of days and I couldn't leave dd alone, I just couldn't do that to her. I know it's stupid and irrational, I know that it's only the depression talking and not how I really feel, but I'm so scared that one day I won't be able to see that so clearly and will do something stupid. I feel useless and worthless, and sometimes it really seems that dh and dd would be so much better off without me around.

I hate this, I hate being me, I hate living this way.

OP posts:
WigWamBam · 07/03/2005 21:23

Aaaargh, scary ladies ...

OP posts:
Bearess · 07/03/2005 21:24

Agree with mts and wk, would see another GP, they could be better. The second time I was depressed and needed ads I couldn't see the GP who had helped me the first time, I needed an appt in a hurry as had gone into total meltdown and the only one with a free slot was someone who had been brought out of retirement as a favour to his friend who runs the practice, he describes himself as a "golden oldie", I thought OMG NO! but he has been FAB. I wouldn't wait for a fortnight my lovely, you've waited a week already, best to get things going now.

maomao · 07/03/2005 21:25

Not meaning to intrude, but it couldn't really hurt to see someone new, could it? And then, if you feel you'd rather speak to YOUR gp when he's back from holiday, you still can do so....

wobblyknicks · 07/03/2005 21:26

wwb hasn't got a choice, if she doesn't arrange it tommorrow I will......not meaning to scare you or anything wwb!

maomao · 07/03/2005 21:29

Just don't get rottweiler slobber all over her, wk!

marthamoo · 07/03/2005 21:34

WWB, I ran out of anti-d's the other week and had to make an emergency appointment knowing I would get the horrible GP (every practice must have one by law you know) as he is the only one who ever has any same day appointments left. I have seen him before with the kids and do not like him at all (and my wonderfully indiscreet HV said to me once that he is disliked htroughout the practice). I was dreading seeing him...and he was fantastic. I don't know if depression is his forte (so to speak) but he really listened, didn't just give me a new prescription and have me out of there in two seconds, but talked about the problems I've been having coming off them, gave me some real food for thought. He was really sympathetic and I was very impressed. He was actually better than the GP I have been seeing for the last three years - on this subject anyway.

So you may get lucky. It's worth a try.

wobblyknicks · 07/03/2005 21:37

(just a quickie wwb, have you been kicked off msn or has dh demanded the pc?)

Blu · 07/03/2005 21:48

Hi Wigwambam. I was really overwhelmed when I saw you supporting vlost this morning. Good for you - cos things have been so hard for YOU.
These GP's. I don't think you should see the ones who have been unhelpful before. But two weeks is a long time to wait if you are ill. You wouldn't do it with raging toothache - and what you are suffering is actually worse, IMO. See a completely new one, and take your DH with you, maybe?
XXXX

actualisedad · 07/03/2005 22:46

WWB: I'll be away from a computer for the next several days, so won't post, but will still be thinking of you and your family...Hang in there! {smile]

sansouci · 07/03/2005 22:59

Wigwambam, only just saw your thread! I have been reading vlost's thread until now.

I have to go to bed because it's already midnight here but will find you tomorrow.

Hugs xx

wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 08:51

So wwb, what's happening today?

wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 09:00

Got to go and get ready to go into town, but that doesn't affect my rottweiler abilities in the slightest, just means I can't be on here. So wwb, can you text me and tell me what's happened - if you don't I'll have to get the heavvies out. xxxxxxxxxxxx

If anyone sees this can you bump it if it needs it please xxx

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 09:05

WWB, you know that sign the dad does in 'Meet the Parents' ?

Well, I'm doing that sign. Hope GP situation resolves for the better.

RTKangaMummy · 08/03/2005 09:05

bumpity bump

winnie · 08/03/2005 09:13

WWB, how are you doing? Thinking of you, Winniex

amynnixmum · 08/03/2005 09:15

Hope your doctors manage to get something sorted for you today. {{{hugs}}}

maomao · 08/03/2005 10:21

bump

desperatehousewife · 08/03/2005 10:23

WWB - how are you today? There are loads of us here today thinking about you and hoping you are feeling a bit better...??

maomao · 08/03/2005 11:09

Any progress with the GPs, WWB? Thinking of you today.

Blu · 08/03/2005 11:10

WWB? How is this morning?

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 12:40

bump

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 13:07

Well, does anyone know where WWB is ? She hasn't posted anywhere this morning....

Just a computer gremlin she's battling with ? A phone line that's down ? A visit to the GP ? Or simply a thousand and one better things to do, WWB ?

Any RL friends in Sutton Coldfield close to her ?

I'd rather appear to be a little foolish, overly concerned, a worrier, and an interfering badger than silent.

Bearess · 08/03/2005 13:20

interfering badger lol!

I have been wondering too.

wobblyknicks · 08/03/2005 14:05

Same here - was supposed to hear from her to know if she needed someone with claws to pounce on the gp's receptionist.

Wwb - if you're out there can you just say hi or text me back, don't think I'll be back on until tonight but you know how to get me if you want anything. Rottweiler face is on standby anytime you want xxxxx

hub2dee · 08/03/2005 14:16

wobbly: does WWB have any Sutton Coldfield RL MN friends you know about ? Maybe she needs some RL support ?