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i feel so down and just like i can't be bothered with anything.........

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 20:31

why do i feel ike this?? I have a lovely if a bit messy house, a lovely dh, 2 lovely dc's, 2 jobs a car but i can't be bothered doing anything

it's my work afternoon off friday - i really really really don't want to go, i'd rather just stay in bed. Nothing seems exciting it feels like everything has or is about to go wrong

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cheekysealion · 17/12/2008 20:48

how long have you felt like this?

Shitemum · 17/12/2008 20:51

how old are you?

JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 20:54

could be depression? Depends how long it's gone on for?

I get depression but am on ADs so it's controlled. May not be though. Are you eating ok? Getting all your vitamins?

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:06

Hi. I'm 30 (shudder) I've felt like this for a while but I'm on medication so i don't know why i'm feeling like this now

i just want to either cry or go to bed. i feel like everyone hates/dislikes me and that they wouldn't notice if i was here or not (except dh would have no clean pants) I hate going out as i feel like people are talking about me or laughing about me and that i look horrible and shouldn't be seen

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:06

Does sound like depression and maybe your meds need adjusting. When are you going to the dr then?

JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:07

Hey I'm 40!! you cheeky ankle biter

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:12

dizzy - i'd convinced ds i was 29 til dh and his big mouth gave me away

i don't know when my next app - saw doc last week who said come back in 3 months - got to wait for a letter. Since i last saw him ( a whole 10 days ago) i feel alot worse and i can't think why or put my finger on anything that may have trigger it or changed or anything

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:16

you don't need to wait surely? Is your period due? Have you had any sickness or diahorrea so that your meds haven't had chance to work?

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:21

i haven't been ill or anything. Periods have been all skewiff since dd was born 2.6 years ago so not sure if due - i don't think so as boobs aren't big and i haven't turned into a chocolate monster

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:24

I know the current economic climate has made people really down, me included.

I'd go back to dr if I were you. Don't let it carry on it's an awful feeling.

wissyssis · 17/12/2008 21:25

Is Christmas stressing you? or anything else? my depression has got a lot worse because of a stressful situation so I went back to my GP earlier than he'd said originally.
He's said he'd rather I went earlier than later if I feel I need to so any help can be given quicker before things get worse.

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:29

but it's a consultant i see - i can't just ring up and ask to see him after him saying see you in 3 months. I told him i was feeling a bit better last time and he said my blood test apparently showed good levels and he would expect me to be improving. How can i tell him 10 days later i feel worse - he'll think i'm making it up - besides i can't just ask for a consultant appointment, he's really busy. i don't like ringing anyone either......what do i do

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:29

mmoney always worries me - it's not anymore so at the moment - always skint!

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:33

Why would he think you're making it up? 10 days is a long time, a day can be with depression. You need to think of yourself and your family.
Can't you see a gp in the meantime?

JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:33

What about ringing and asking to speak to his secretary, then see if you can have a phone appointment?

JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:38

going offline now but will be thinking of you. Hope you feel better tomorrow or at least get some help x

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:42

thanks dizzy - i have his secretary's name and number but what if he thinks i'm making it up or exagerating. i hate causing a fuss or being the centre of attention or anything - i like to be invisible i suppose.

If i see my gp will my consiltant be pissed off - will he think i've gonwe behind his back>

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:45

no blushingm no one will think bad of you. It's your illness talking. You're very down and you need help. Isn't it better to go now than to get much worse?
Please ring tomorrow morning and tell me how you get one ok?

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 21:50

but i don't know if i believe i have an illness - maybe i'm just a miserable bitch

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 21:56

ok well you know best, hope you'll be ok. night for now.

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blushingm · 17/12/2008 22:02

sorry dizzthat came out all wrong - i really do appreciate you trying to help me and 'talking' to me xxx

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 17/12/2008 22:05

no it's ok I know I just need to go to bed as up early. Take good care of yourself, you're worth feeling good. I'm signing off now but will check up on you tomorrow. Don't put up with this feeling it's awful xxx

JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 18/12/2008 12:44

How are you feeling today blushingm?

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blushingm · 18/12/2008 20:21

much the same......i need a firework up my bum or something - - just have no ooomph anymore

so kind that you came back and asked after me though - that's really thoughtful

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JumpingJingleBellsDizzy · 19/12/2008 12:32

hi, sorry to hear that. well stick a big one up there so it'll rocket you to the docs
Can you take anything with your meds? Sorry I don't know what you're on? Maybe a vitamin pick me up?
Have you talked to your dh about this?