Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

Novella · 15-04-2010 1:45pm

I wasn't looking for medical advice, I was just wondering if that had happened to anybody else....

MUSEIST · 15-04-2010 5:43pm

Hi GUYS,
I have bben following this thread from the beginning. I suffer from depression and anxiety ( mainly social anxiety). I am not on any medication right now excapt clonazepam which I take as needed. I have a bad experience with ssris, they made me manic and a bit crazy so I dont think I will try them again.

sam34 · 16-04-2010 7:44pm

Novella wrote: »

I wasn't looking for medical advice, I was just wondering if that had happened to anybody else....

you specifically asked if your new-onset physical symptoms could be related to your medication regime.

they might be

but also they might not be

that question is looking for medical advice

Novella · 16-04-2010 8:16pm

Right...

Shazanne · 16-04-2010 9:15pm

sam34 wrote: »

you specifically asked if your new-onset physical symptoms could be related to your medication regime.

they might be

but also they might not be

that question is looking for medical advice

I probably should not butt in here (!) but, when you suffer depression/anxiety you constantly wonder about symptoms and reactions - it goes with the territory. I didn't read the question (as it was blocked!) but my guess is it was genuinely asked out of concern/curiosity. Similarly, I would assume that no-one would take information from a site such as this as medical advice or diagnosis and would visit their Doctor for such information. But to discuss physical symptoms associated with depression/anxiety or medication seems pretty reasonable to me on forum such as this.

sam34 · 16-04-2010 9:29pm

Shazanne wrote: »

Similarly, I would assume that no-one would take information from a site such as this as medical advice or diagnosis and would visit their Doctor for such information.

unfortunately, thats an incorrect assumption. lots of people do take information from the internet, and this is so dodgy and unsafe. people sometimes find it easier type something out rather than ask a doctor face to face. its so dangerous because literally anyone can put any (mis)information out there with no accountability.

while i know full well that there are physical signs and symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, the question posed was whether new symptoms could be related to a change in medication. now, while they might be, they also may very well not be. there could be 100 other causes, none of us here know the posters medical history, other meds, have done a physical examination ect. therefore none of us are in a position to comment or offer advice.

Shazanne · 16-04-2010 9:42pm

sam34 wrote: »

unfortunately, thats an incorrect assumption. lots of people do take information from the internet, and this is so dodgy and unsafe. people sometimes find it easier type something out rather than ask a doctor face to face. its so dangerous because literally anyone can put any (mis)information out there with no accountability.

while i know full well that there are physical signs and symptoms associated with depression and anxiety, the question posed was whether new symptoms could be related to a change in medication. now, while they might be, they also may very well not be. there could be 100 other causes, none of us here know the posters medical history, other meds, have done a physical examination ect. therefore none of us are in a position to comment or offer advice.

Point taken and appreciated.

16-04-2010 10:15pm

I was told by the secretary of the counselling service she'd contact me this week re an appointment, but she hasn't. I find that quite appalling. If I was any more on the edge than I already am, that could have sent me over, IMO. I've been waiting weeks and weeks now. I am really shocked at how difficult it is to get help. It's difficult enough to reach out and tell someone you need help, and then you just get ignored.

Odysseus · 16-04-2010 11:39pm

[quote=[Deleted User];65442578]I was told by the secretary of the counselling service she'd contact me this week re an appointment, but she hasn't. I find that quite appalling. If I was any more on the edge than I already am, that could have sent me over, IMO. I've been waiting weeks and weeks now. I am really shocked at how difficult it is to get help. It's difficult enough to reach out and tell someone you need help, and then you just get ignored.[/QUOTE]

Sorry to hear that Izzy, your spot on it's appalling.

C_Dawg · 16-04-2010 11:43pm

[quote=[Deleted User];65442578]I am really shocked at how difficult it is to get help. It's difficult enough to reach out and tell someone you need help, and then you just get ignored.[/QUOTE]

I felt like that myself too when I was in my darkest mindset. Keep pursuing them though and keep posting here as it's good to talk as they say

MUSEIST · 17-04-2010 1:38am

[quote=[Deleted User];65442578]I was told by the secretary of the counselling service she'd contact me this week re an appointment, but she hasn't. I find that quite appalling. If I was any more on the edge than I already am, that could have sent me over, IMO. I've been waiting weeks and weeks now. I am really shocked at how difficult it is to get help. It's difficult enough to reach out and tell someone you need help, and then you just get ignored.[/QUOTE]

When I was depressed badly ( and you guys know how difficult it is to go to a doctor about these things ) i eventually got the guts to go. This was without doubt the worst depression of my life. The doc did nothing except refer me to a private psychiatrist which I saw 2 and a half months later. So I spent several months being extremely depressed and suicidal and then after a 15 minute talk with the psychiatrist and me becoming 250 Euro poorer he prescibed 10 mg lexapro. The lexapro made me manic for a few months but thats a different story. Why the hell could my gp not have prescibed the medication in the first place (maybe its because I am only 23 and he wanted to get me assesed). Overall my experience of the whole thing has been bad and unfortunately I didi not recieve and major help from seeking help. If I eveer get badly depressed again, I wont be going to a doctor so he can prescribe medication that does not even work.

17-04-2010 2:32pm

C_Dawg wrote: »

I felt like that myself too when I was in my darkest mindset. Keep pursuing them though and keep posting here as it's good to talk as they say

I will. I just find it so frustrating, as I just read an article in the college paper about how some people are getting appointments after only one or two weeks after breaking up with a girlfriend, or something. I know depression affects everyone differently, but I will admit I found this irritating. I was advised to go for counselling on the back of my medical issues, and yet I'm waiting weeks and weeks. I assumed there were needier cases but the article didn't make it sound like that, it sounded as if people just wanted a chat about things and it was easy to arrange that. I've had several days where I ended up smashing things in my flat and sobbing on the floor and feeling utterly hopeless when I received yet more bad news from the doctor or yet another setback, and here I am still waiting because apparently I don't need urgent help. I strongly suspect that some people are ticking 'suicidal' on the form to get seen faster, which I find totally unethical. I would be very hesitant to even suggest that unless I thought there was a very good chance of me going through with it, as I would hate to take a place from someone who was really really desperate, but I'm pretty sure other people are doing it. :mad:

Odysseus · 17-04-2010 10:52pm

[quote=[Deleted User];65448474]I will. I just find it so frustrating, as I just read an article in the college paper about how some people are getting appointments after only one or two weeks after breaking up with a girlfriend, or something. I know depression affects everyone differently, but I will admit I found this irritating. I was advised to go for counselling on the back of my medical issues, and yet I'm waiting weeks and weeks. I assumed there were needier cases but the article didn't make it sound like that, it sounded as if people just wanted a chat about things and it was easy to arrange that. I've had several days where I ended up smashing things in my flat and sobbing on the floor and feeling utterly hopeless when I received yet more bad news from the doctor or yet another setback, and here I am still waiting because apparently I don't need urgent help. I strongly suspect that some people are ticking 'suicidal' on the form to get seen faster, which I find totally unethical.
I would be very hesitant to even suggest that unless I thought there was a very good chance of me going through with it, as I would hate to take a place from someone who was really really desperate, but I'm pretty sure other people are doing it. :mad:[/QUOTE]

I don't know how they work their system, but just from my experience in a few clinics, yes we may fast track the odd person. However, apart from that any place I worked always work from a from a list. Where a person was referred they are always placed at the end of the list. Everybody situation is unique to them, and everybodys problem is important to them.

The is little a psychotherapist or counsellor can do for somebody who is actively suicidal, the first port of call should be a psychiatrist, we come on board after that, not before it. I have to say its really a poor show from that service.

Look personally I'm not a big fan of CBT, however, I acknowlegde that people find it helpful and respect those who work that way, it may be an ideal to google some CBT self help programmes. Some people find them useful, and they be helpful whilst your waiting. Here is one example http://www.cognitivebehaviourtherapy.org.uk/

I just had a quick look, you have to be careful with the net as yourself, but check out a few. They are no substitute for therapy, but it can be better than nothing.

JuliusCaesar · 18-04-2010 3:23pm

Odysseus wrote: »

it may be an ideal to google some CBT self help programmes. Some people find them useful, and they be helpful whilst your waiting. Here is one example http://www.cognitivebehaviourtherapy.org.uk/.

Being a CBT person, here's a few sites:
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/therapies/cognitivebehaviouraltherapy.aspx

http://www.livingcbt.com/freeselfhelp.html

Robinsons (publishers) have a series of self-help books by prominent CBT people called "Overcoming...." (ie overcoming anger, overcoming anxiety, etc)

to find CBT people who are properly accredited:
BABCP for Ireland and UK (see under Republic of Ireland for here)
ICP (see under CBT Section) for Ireland, mostly in the HSE where treatment is free

will butt out now

zimovain · 20-04-2010 6:19pm

Now on 150mg of seroquel and find it is making me very tired:mad:

C_Dawg · 20-04-2010 6:25pm

I take Anafranil and Mirap everynight and the tiredness hits me hard about an hour afterwards. I do be in bed til about 1pm the next day and am extremely groggy for a few hours afterwards. I'm not as down in the dumps but I feel like I'm wasting my days on it too

Konata · 20-04-2010 6:29pm

Dose increased to 100mg Sertraline today.

Been on 2 x SJW for 3 months, then 50mg Fluoxethine for 6 weeks, then 50mg Sertraline for 3 weeks and now up to 100mg Sertraline.

Seriously, do anti-depressants even DO anything? It can't be good for my body to have been on so many different meds in only a few months

C_Dawg · 20-04-2010 6:35pm

Hotaru wrote: »

Seriously, do anti-depressants even DO anything? It can't be good for my body to have been on so many different meds in only a few months

I know how ya feel, been switching meds for about 7 months now. I know at times it seems like they're doing f all but I'd hate to think what I'd be like without them

flyswatter · 20-04-2010 6:44pm

zimovain wrote: »

Now on 150mg of seroquel and find it is making me very tired:mad:

Yeah I've heard that can be one of the side-effects alright, would be interested in hearing your experiences on Seroquel as I might be switching to it from Olonzapine in the summer.

WalterMitty · 20-04-2010 6:50pm

Hotaru wrote: »

Dose increased to 100mg Sertraline today.

Been on 2 x SJW for 3 months, then 50mg Fluoxethine for 6 weeks, then 50mg Sertraline for 3 weeks and now up to 100mg Sertraline.

Seriously, do anti-depressants even DO anything? It can't be good for my body to have been on so many different meds in only a few months

Can take two months or longer to make significant change and thats if that particular drug works for you. They do cause changes in the brain but you also need to make changes in your behaviours /thinking/actions.

Seren_ · 21-04-2010 12:07am

Hey everyone, was going around random forums this evening, and I found this thread.

I was diagnosed with depression a few months ago. The psychiatrist put me on 20mg cipramil, which seems to be kind of working. Well, I suppose. Last week I was made go into A&E because my GP felt I was a suicide risk, which I definitely was looking back on it now. At the time, I felt so bad that I didn't think so, it just felt the same as usual.

For some reason, I always seem to feel worse after going to counselling though

Does anyone else find that? I know it's helpful to get my issues out in the open (especially because I don't feel comfortable saying it to my friends), but I always end up feeling really down after an appointment. I just kind of copped that on today.

zimovain · 21-04-2010 2:19pm

flyswatter wrote: »

Yeah I've heard that can be one of the side-effects alright, would be interested in hearing your experiences on Seroquel as I might be switching to it from Olonzapine in the summer.

It's working quite well for me, 50mg three times daily keeps my anxiety in check and my racing mind is calmed. I am feeling a bit drowsy but I can still function quite well, I'm quite enjoying the relaxation tbh. Thumbs up from me and I hope it works out for you if you are put on it.

C_Dawg · 21-04-2010 4:07pm

Your Text Here wrote: »

For some reason, I always seem to feel worse after going to counselling though Does anyone else find that?

I got that myself. Ended up packing it in altogether. My psychiatrist originally told me I have clinical depression and going to counselling wouldn't help.

Gibs · 21-04-2010 8:43pm

JuliusCaesar wrote: »

Being a CBT person, here's a few sites:
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/therapies/cognitivebehaviouraltherapy.aspx

http://www.livingcbt.com/freeselfhelp.html

Robinsons (publishers) have a series of self-help books by prominent CBT people called "Overcoming...." (ie overcoming anger, overcoming anxiety, etc)

to find CBT people who are properly accredited:
BABCP for Ireland and UK (see under Republic of Ireland for here)
ICP (see under CBT Section) for Ireland, mostly in the HSE where treatment is free
will butt out now

Here's amother very useful site. It's an entire course of CBT with voiceovers, handy forms and lots of other helpful things. It's done in modules so you can go at your own pace.

Odysseus · 23-04-2010 6:43pm

[QUOTE=Your Text Here;65505567

For some reason, I always seem to feel worse after going to counselling though

Does anyone else find that? I know it's helpful to get my issues out in the open (especially because I don't feel comfortable saying it to my friends), but I always end up feeling really down after an appointment. I just kind of copped that on today.[/QUOTE]

Bring that topic when you go back. A lot of people drop out of therapy for that reason. In general, a person may speak of very difficult topics during a session, so they may feel a tad low following the session. At the end of the day, therapy is not about happiness, it's about living life with the cards you have been deal, or maybe being able to change the hand you current have.

As I said, it's not necessarily a bad thing if a person feels like that after a session.

RubyXI · 25-04-2010 9:55pm

Why are the supposedly simple things in life so damn difficult? I really want to be able to drive. As i've mentioned in here before i did the theory test and passed it. But now i have to do an eye test and get passport photos taken and then if i do manage all that the worst is yet to come. A driving lesson. How the hell am i ever going to manage that? I mean some normal people even get nervous about driving lessons. I don't know if i'll ever be able to do that. But i so need to. I feel like such a looser not being able to drive and it's impractical too.
Sorry. Bit of a rant.

taram · 26-04-2010 1:55am

phi3 wrote: »

Why are the supposedly simple things in life so damn difficult? I really want to be able to drive. As i've mentioned in here before i did the theory test and passed it. But now i have to do an eye test and get passport photos taken and then if i do manage all that the worst is yet to come. A driving lesson. How the hell am i ever going to manage that? I mean some normal people even get nervous about driving lessons. I don't know if i'll ever be able to do that. But i so need to. I feel like such a looser not being able to drive and it's impractical too.
Sorry. Bit of a rant.

I totally understand where you are coming from, even the kids I used to babysit have cars now. I didn't start driving until 2 weeks ago, due to absolute terror at the thought, but need a car to get a job in my field. Eye test is simple, very private with just an optician there, passport photos you can take by yourself. I know you can do that, you did the hard part: the theory test, and passed it! That was great. I'm learning with a learner school so I know at any stage my instructor has full control over the car with their set of pedals. I also told them when I started that I was super nervous (I threw up before my lesson with nerves) and they brought me to an industrial estate in the middle of nowhere and I learnt how the car reacts to me. I'm now confident on the road in week 3, which I honestly swear I never, ever thought would happen. I don't know you, but I still have faith in you!

Shazanne · 26-04-2010 9:31am

taram wrote: »

I totally understand where you are coming from, even the kids I used to babysit have cars now. I didn't start driving until 2 weeks ago, due to absolute terror at the thought, but need a car to get a job in my field. Eye test is simple, very private with just an optician there, passport photos you can take by yourself. I know you can do that, you did the hard part: the theory test, and passed it! That was great. I'm learning with a learner school so I know at any stage my instructor has full control over the car with their set of pedals. I also told them when I started that I was super nervous (I threw up before my lesson with nerves) and they brought me to an industrial estate in the middle of nowhere and I learnt how the car reacts to me. I'm now confident on the road in week 3, which I honestly swear I never, ever thought would happen. I don't know you, but I still have faith in you!

That was a wonderful reply Taram. I had read this post last night and wanted to offer advice but not sound patronising. You answered it perfectly, proving just how important this thread is. I do hope Phi3 takes your advice on board - I know only too well how difficult these things can be. Best of luck to both of you:):)

mirwillbeback · 26-04-2010 1:38pm

Well, here I am finally with the courage to post and admit that I am " anxious ".

Had a bad turn in February where I thought I was fainting and was sent home from work and was told by Doc it was probably Vertigo. However, it was eventually found to be panic attacks caused by anxiety as I have long suffered with OCD and am a constant worrier.

Have been referred to a councillor and am due for a second visit this weekend. I constantly have a heavyness in my head, like a dense headache and now and then it feels like my head is going to explode! Fed up of it at this stage, especially as my life is actually quite good, no genuine worries that some of those in the current economy face, so it makes it really hard to understand.

Constantly worry about getting sick, dying, my image, my kids getting hurt, if I hurt them, etc, etc and am SO tired by it all I'm in bed most nights by 10!

Any advice is much welcomed and I hope this board can both give and take help from fellow sufferers.

Thanks,

Paul

Seren_ · 26-04-2010 9:30pm

mirwillbeback wrote: »

I constantly have a heavyness in my head, like a dense headache and now and then it feels like my head is going to explode!

I get that feeling too! It's very annoying. I find just getting away from everything or doing some deep breathing for a few minutes helps

Hopefully you're on the road to sorting out your anxiety now, best of luck to you!

I've been feeling very down these past few weeks, similar to what I was feeling before I started on the cipramil. Everything just seems so difficult at the moment. I can't work up the energy to clean my room even

I've an appointment with the psychiatrist on Friday so I'll see what he thinks. Bah, being depressed sucks.

dent · 26-04-2010 9:49pm

mirwillbeback wrote: »

Well, here I am finally with the courage to post and admit that I am " anxious ".

Had a bad turn in February where I thought I was fainting and was sent home from work and was told by Doc it was probably Vertigo. However, it was eventually found to be panic attacks caused by anxiety as I have long suffered with OCD and am a constant worrier.

Have been referred to a councillor and am due for a second visit this weekend. I constantly have a heavyness in my head, like a dense headache and now and then it feels like my head is going to explode! Fed up of it at this stage, especially as my life is actually quite good, no genuine worries that some of those in the current economy face, so it makes it really hard to understand.

Constantly worry about getting sick, dying, my image, my kids getting hurt, if I hurt them, etc, etc and am SO tired by it all I'm in bed most nights by 10!

Any advice is much welcomed and I hope this board can both give and take help from fellow sufferers.

Thanks,

Paul

I could have written the above 2 years ago.

I find writing down the things I worry about very helpful. Sometimes your mind go's a million miles and hour and writing it down can help put it in perspective. If you recognise that your anxious (Perfectly natural to be when your mind is going over so many scenarios) and your seeing a councilor then your on the right path

tikkaman · 28-04-2010 8:28pm

thats what i'm in the process of doing.... through CBT.

i've got a tsk were i gotta go out to the pub in a town 15 miles from where i live...

i was ****ting bricks on monday... and very very anxious... but i'm finding the CBT a real help.... costly but worth it if it sorts me out...

Anyone thinking of going to CBT.... i recommend it.... its NOT easy sometimes but worth it...

when you get to examine your thoughts and how wrong they are.....

tikkaman.

LegacyUser · 28-04-2010 8:44pm

I thought I might be better to move my post here from Personal Issues, I hope ye don't mind!

I was diagnosed recently with 'reactive' depression by a psyciatrist and have been as a result medicated for this. I have been suffering now for a number of years, but failed to do anything due to my family situation.

I set the wheels in motion over a year ago by going to my GP, he was very helpful and sorted me out with a councellor and that. I was put on anti-depressants back then and didn't feel as if they were having any impact on me, I just felt the same and even worse at times.

I think that my depression come from my family past and also a tragic loss of a cousin whoc was like a sister to me over seven years ago. I have been attending councelling and taking my medication but being honest I feel that I am as low as I can go!

By this I mean I have self-harmed for almost a year now, I'm trying each day to stop but I just can't. To make things worse I have college exams starting in two weeks! When I say that I am low, I mean I don't trust myself. Something I have felt before but now fell more unsure of!

I have mentioned it to my psyciatrist, but I don't think that she is actually thinging anything into the way I am thinking and feeling.

I won't lie nobody except her knows how I feel, and I do fear the consequences if I say anything further...

What should I do?

tikkaman · 29-04-2010 4:11pm

The best thing you can do is try to let someone close know how your feeling....

i know just where you are right now.... and i know its tough believe me i've been to hell and back this last few months,

i felt to embarrassed to talk with my family thinking they wouldn't understand..... but my mums really trying to see things from my point of view...

i've just found out recently that i suffer from social anxiety, and my confidence in myself has always been real low...

i find it difficult to deal with talking to strangers and sometimes friends... and just clam up and panic, thinking they can see whats wrong...!!!

to try and have the confidence to ask a female out puts my into panic mode....

and i met someone through photography forum.... and she was due to come over to see me..... i thought i could deal with it.... but i totally shut down she got hurt, and i went spirling outta control, panicing and drove myself into hospital, with chest pains and weight loss....

SO please don't think your alone out there and if you wish to just talk.... then talk...

my inbox is open if you wish to talk as it is for anyone...

you gotta look after yourself....

take care...

tikkaman.

tikkaman · 29-04-2010 4:12pm

Also tonights my task night, and i'm currently trying my best to hold it together..

fingers crossed i don't freek out in the bar........

C_Dawg · 29-04-2010 4:53pm

tikkaman wrote: »

Also tonights my task night, and i'm currently trying my best to hold it together..

fingers crossed i don't freek out in the bar........

I get really bad physical sensations going into social events, I get a gaggy feeling in my throat and when that hits my head goes mental.

Best of luck with your task

tikkaman · 29-04-2010 6:51pm

sound like you and me suffer the same thing mate....

i'm currently trying to keep my dinner down here and not freek out about tonight,

i just feel like such a plonker for feeling like this.....

lifes never easy is it....?

and thanks ..

tikkaman.

Shazanne · 29-04-2010 9:56pm

tikkaman wrote: »

sound like you and me suffer the same thing mate.... i'm currently trying to keep my dinner down here and not freek out about tonight,

i just feel like such a plonker for feeling like this.....

lifes never easy is it....?

and thanks ..

tikkaman.

Please dont feel odd for being like this. It's an illness that none of us can help. My thoughts and prayers will be with you tonight and I really hope it goes well for you - I really do. And, if it does, it will be a major milestone for you. But, if it doesn't, don't despair and please don't let it stop you trying again.

C_Dawg · 30-04-2010 12:04am

tikkaman wrote: »

i just feel like such a plonker for feeling like this.....

Just remember it's not your fault for being like this

ashblag · 30-04-2010 12:36am

hi new to this forum....been free from the grips of deppression for over 2 years it's creeped its ugly head back up for the last 2months..gone quickly into a down ward spiral..very low period..no feelings to describe just feel numb...have no concentration what so ever, have been off work for 3 weeks.
Back on meds so AGAIN lexapro 20mg xanax and a sleeping tabled...seeing as how only gettin two hours a night. Im hoping this phase doesnt last long took 5weeks to get me back to work the last big episode...I'm really worried about loosing my job being out but my work is stressfull there is no way my head can take that at the moment......

thank god for ciggerets!!!!!:( can be lonely when awake all night

C_Dawg · 30-04-2010 3:13pm

Hey ashblag,

I found even just reading the thread here was a great comfort, just knowing others feel the same makes it less horrible. Plus with stories of success it's good inspiration too. Keep posting here

ashblag · 30-04-2010 6:54pm

Thanks C_Dawg
it's just hard being back here again...having to go through the whole period of waiting for the meds to kick in and work again.
I just find myself sitting and staring into space a lot....No interest....
Cancelling social events that a few months ago i would have been right up for.
The mind is a scary scary thing

I feel just frustrated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C_Dawg · 01-05-2010 8:13pm

Saturday night alone sucks

tikkaman · 02-05-2010 2:16pm

C_Dawg wrote: »

Saturday night alone sucks

i can totally agree with tht mate, my night out went ok, a few minor hic ups, and thinking errors, but i made it to the bar, and stayed for about 2 1/2 hours,

my cbt coach was with me... And was pointing out things i was freting over, but my anxiety was still there,

its a step in the right direction, my matter how hard it seemed at the time...

but on friday i felt like a total nut for feeling like this, while watching others smiply ENJOY themselves, or at least they looked like they did.

tikkaman...

C_Dawg · 02-05-2010 2:55pm

tikkaman wrote: »

i can totally agree with tht mate, my night out went ok, a few minor hic ups, and thinking errors, but i made it to the bar, and stayed for about 2 1/2 hours

Well done Tikkaman

It's not about making the giant leaps but the baby steps

Alter_me · 02-05-2010 6:33pm

Just wondering does anyone here share a house or apartment with strangers? I might have to move soon, and I absolutely dread the thought of having to move in with strangers. but can't afford to live by myself, so might not have the choice. It's not just the having to make the effort in terms of moods, but just dealing with all the things that can be (or I know will be) problems. I'd try to find somewhere with just one other person, but still I wouldn't know how to deal with things.......

RubyXI · 02-05-2010 8:43pm

Alter_me wrote: »

Just wondering does anyone here share a house or apartment with strangers? I might have to move soon, and I absolutely dread the thought of having to move in with strangers. but can't afford to live by myself, so might not have the choice. It's not just the having to make the effort in terms of moods, but just dealing with all the things that can be (or I know will be) problems. I'd try to find somewhere with just one other person, but still I wouldn't know how to deal with things.......

I did during college and spent most of my time alone in my room. Even brought my meals back to my room and all. I live on my own now. It is expensive but it's better for my sanity. Just my experience.

LegacyUser · 02-05-2010 9:02pm

Like most here I too have suffered with depression long term, I was coming right and then BAM! - was diagnosed with MS as well as the attack which brought about the diagnosis

anyway, Ive been left (compared to how I was before) SEVERELY affected, cant walk any kind of distance, getting to the shops and back is a mission which I have to fight on a regular basis. I was SO fit before, would cycle hundreds of miles a week all through the year, I was an outdoors person alround.

When everyone feels that 'cloud' coming over, what do you guys do to help it pass? I would normally go training or get some fresh air..cant do that anymore like I could before :cries:
given my active lifestyle of before I didnt have much interest in TV or doing things indoors, I also play guitar, but the way the MS effects me it effects my hand so although playing it is possible, and actually to an untrained ear it sounds as good as always (which is damn good

) the fact is it takes alot more effort and concentration to play than it did before.

Im rambling now

so like I say what do you guys do while the storm is raging, to help it pass? Not much seems to work for me anymore

ahh..thatsa a little better!

ashblag · 03-05-2010 2:51pm

So guys on this beautifull sunny day im sitting inside full with dread and fear...it's been decided i go back to work tommorrow after 3weeks off. This depression episode is not lifting!!!!!!!!!!!! The anxiety i have is overwhelming

I work in a very fast paced stressfull job i dont know if i can do it tommorrow. I can bearly concentrate reading a book or watching tv at the moment.
I dont want to loose my job..cant loose my job...I'm actually sick to my stomach right now:(

Shazanne · 03-05-2010 10:05pm

ashblag wrote: »

So guys on this beautifull sunny day im sitting inside full with dread and fear...it's been decided i go back to work tommorrow after 3weeks off. This depression episode is not lifting!!!!!!!!!!!! The anxiety i have is overwhelming
I work in a very fast paced stressfull job i dont know if i can do it tommorrow. I can bearly concentrate reading a book or watching tv at the moment.
I dont want to loose my job..cant loose my job...I'm actually sick to my stomach right now:(

Your message has really touched my heart and I truly, truly wish there was something I could do to help you. I can feel the pain and fear you are going through and I feel totally powerless. All I can do is try to pass you some strength through this thread and to let you know that I will be sending you what strength I have tomorrow to help you through the day.

Lets all be anxious/depressed together.

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