[Gremlinertia]

I'd love to try that Aware thing, but no way i'd be able for a group thing yet. Nearly bottled it just going for appointment last month. I do hope that those of you that go get good results with it.

[thrilledskinny]

Originally Posted by Gremlinertia

I'd love to try that Aware thing, but no way i'd be able for a group thing yet. Nearly bottled it just going for appointment last month. I do hope that those of you that go get good results with it.

Yep, I know what you mean. I did hesitate in applying. But I feel I do need to do something to get my life back on track. I hate the thought of who else would be in the group, someone you know etc. But was thinking sure if they are in it, they are there for a reason too! Know what you mean re nearly bottling it before appointments, I dread them, I hate having to try to explain myself, my thoughts and how I feel ??
Sure see how u go, one step at a time eh, and sure I'm sure if this is a success for aware they'll continue them in the future.
Can't sleep..won't sleep ...again ;-) ah well...

[Gremlinertia]

There's no way i could deal with a group scenario the way i am currently - as it is i've driven a number of friends away and damaged other relationships. The idea of a room full of strangers terrifies me, however i hope by the time this year is out i'll still be here and have it reconsidered. Hope you do actually get some sleep.

[Gillo]

The aware thing sounds brilliant, I can't recommend their normal meetings enough. I love the way they are anonymous and even just accepts you for who you are (not unlike this thread).

[Snoopy1]

I'm really down today. Was going to cancel my counselling , but then I realised I'd have spoken to no body all day if I didn't go to counsilling

[neemish]

Originally Posted by veyron

Hey can anyone help me with this i was diagnoised with a depressive disorder last xmas and as a result lost my buisness and nearly my wife still feeling very low and finding it hard to cope and still not really talking about it, but my question is i have an income protection policy and have furnished all the details and doctor reports been to the insurance companys doctor and she has told me i shouldnt be working and she will reflect this in her report and still waiting on a descision whether they will pay out or not. i suppose my question is wil they and has anyone any experience of thsi sorry for going off topic

Hey veyron,
was out of work for 7 months in 2010. I was luck in that work paid me for six of those seven months. They had an income protection insurance plan, which unfortunately never paid out. There was some small clause in the plan which gave them an out. Apparently this isn't uncommon. I don't want to cause you more distress, but its better to know upfront

[neemish]

Originally Posted by mranxious

I went to a local doctor last year about something and while he was checking me out he asked if I work at a stressful job and I said I did and I sometimes get quite anxious. He prescribed me Xanax for my anxiety but only gave me a 2 week supply. This is the first and only time I've ever been prescribed anything like that.

A few days later I was feeling a bit anxious so I took one and stupidly enough, I started to feel more anxious after taking it as I didn't know how I would react Thankfully though everything was fine and I noticed after about 30 minutes I started to feel calmer.

I wasn't taking them super regularly, but maybe one every few days. However it is almost a year ago since I was prescribed them and I've managed to stretch the 2 week supply out to last almost a year. I have 2 left that I'm holding onto in-case I get really panicky about something.

The thing is, I sort of want to go back to the doctor and get another prescription for them but I feel a bit stupid and embarrassed. I feel like if I go back and ask for another prescription, he will say "Well you made a 2 week supply last almost a year I don't think you need them, off you go".

I know my regular GP isn't a big fan of prescribing them (I'm living away from home at the moment) and when I told them another GP prescribed them he told me to basically put them in a drawer and only take them if I really needed them.

So I'm not sure what I should do. I kind of want a new prescription for them and have a larger prescription (in quantity, not a stronger dosage) so I don't need to keep holding off. There's been times I've been feeling panicky and could have done with taking one but didn't as I kept thinking at some point I might feel worse about something and really need them then.

What should I do?

Talk to your GP and tell him exactly what you told us!

[neemish]

Third week back at work and starting to struggle. Not hugely, but the littlest things seem to set me off. And I'm stressed by things I would have taken for granted before

[jammstarr]

I'm feeling strangely optimistic today.

[thrilledskinny]

Originally Posted by neemish

Hey veyron,
was out of work for 7 months in 2010. I was luck in that work paid me for six of those seven months. They had an income protection insurance plan, which unfortunately never paid out. There was some small clause in the plan which gave them an out. Apparently this isn't uncommon. I don't want to cause you more distress, but its better to know upfront

Hi Vernon, I didn't bother getting an IPP, because I thought once I'v declared I have depression they will charge me more, n then won't pay out. I worry they only pay out on an illness u didn't know u had at the time or get after the fact but check it out yourself. Every policy is individual.

Am on sick leave currently, and have well worn out my paid 6months leave unfortunately. So am v v grateful for illness benefit, Socail welfare ;-)

Best of luck with your situation. Am glad to hear your wife stuck by u in the long term, like any illness, its v hard on partners..

[nesf]

Was doing good for 2-3 weeks but the last two days have been a return of the crap.

[cloud493]

I started a blog on tumblr. Lot of triggering posts, but just somewhere to vent.

[phi3]

Another night crying myself to sleep. Maybe actually being able to cry is an improvement.

[Seren_]

Today is sh1t.

**hugs for everyone**

[Temaz]

Feeling pretty bad the last few days.