Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

Gremlinertia

lbc2019 wrote: »

Off again today awful weekend.
Rang local MH services which suggested going to the hospital so I am going there now

I hope it helps, sad to hear of your struggle.. I'm online for the night if you feel like chatting here..

Skybirdjb

Gremlinertia wrote: »

I hope it helps, sad to hear of your struggle.. I'm online for the night if you feel like chatting here..

How are u grem ??

Gremlinertia

Skybirdjb wrote: »

How are u grem ??

Treading water really.. My days off are coming though so looking forward to relax, some cleaning and cooking then relaxing hopefully, anxiety and low mood been a pain recently

What about you?

BohsCeltic

Does anyone find some of these counselling services religious or is it just me ? I know about mindfulness e.t.c but some just seem strange. I'm not a religious person so not so sure.

Also had a missed call on my phone from my ex's Father. But i know it wasn't him calling as he can't speak english so it was her using his phone.

Gremlinertia

I think that some things like mindfulness can have a mantra/repetition type feeling to them which would remind me of mass if that's what you are getting at?. I know i once went to a therapist and couldn't build any rapport because she reminded me of a nun (some bad experiences in the past)

lbc2019

Going to the hospital see what they say- waiting to see psych now

Mam of 4

lbc2019 wrote: »

Going to the hospital see what they say- waiting to see psych now

Best of luck , hopefully they can help you

BohsCeltic

Gremlinertia wrote: »

I think that some things like mindfulness can have a mantra/repetition type feeling to them which would remind me of mass if that's what you are getting at?. I know i once went to a therapist and couldn't build any rapport because she reminded me of a nun (some bad experiences in the past)

Ye it does remind me of mass. I told him that i like to help other people and he told me stop doing that and look after myself. But i can't. I said it's just in nature but he said it's not. Like i have an elderly Mother recovering from a stroke, my father has dementia, My little nephew has autism, my best friends daughter has SMA and now one of my other best friends has a tumour on the brain.

How can i not help and be there for them. I know i need to help myself but i also have to be there for other people too.

lbc2019 wrote: »

Going to the hospital see what they say- waiting to see psych now

Best wishes

Skybirdjb

lbc2019 wrote: »

Going to the hospital see what they say- waiting to see psych now

Good luck

Skybirdjb

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Treading water really.. My days off are coming though so looking forward to relax, some cleaning and cooking then relaxing hopefully, anxiety and low mood been a pain recently

What about you?

Same anxiety has been poor the past week. Mood so so . Weird kinda feeling in my tummy. In a lot of pain recently too so that doesn't help my head at all . Hanging for physio on Wednesday

lbc2019

Thanks. Went ok. So Psych, he increased my meds. home in my own bed now.

One More Toy

lbc2019 wrote: »

Thanks. Went ok. So Psych, he increased my meds. home in my own bed now.

Glad to hear that, hope you slept well

candycock

Low moods,disappointed in the way my life turned out, going through the motions here really, I could sleep forever yet my mind wont slow down. Been to my doc today, same old chat, I really dont care anymore.

BohsCeltic

Court in the morning , feeling crap.

Kitty6277

Best of luck Bohs, hope it goes okay and that you feel well enough to attend.

Abba987

I'm sorry to jump in. I've suffered depression on and off all my life. My 14 year old daughter wants to die. Medication is not helping. Nothing is helping. We're 18 months down the road now and nothing is getting better. I never believed she would actually do it but it's so hopeless maybe she will. Is there any hope of her getting better ? Has anyone experienced this?

I feel I am having a breakdown at this stage but I can't show it

One More Toy

Abba987 wrote: »

I'm sorry to jump in. I've suffered depression on and off all my life. My 14 year old daughter wants to die. Medication is not helping. Nothing is helping. We're 18 months down the road now and nothing is getting better. I never believed she would actually do it but it's so hopeless maybe she will. Is there any hope of her getting better ? Has anyone experienced this?

I feel I am having a breakdown at this stage but I can't show it

Has the doctor spoke about lithium? It worked wonders for me

Skybirdjb

BohsCeltic wrote: »

Court in the morning , feeling crap.

Good luck today

SMC92Ian

So my uncle dying gave me a few days of making music with my other uncle who lives the other side of the country, haven't seen him in 3 years. He also introduced me to other musicians to keep me going. And I inherited a guitar so gonna keep busy fixing that back up. It'll hopefully keep my mind doing something rather than replaying memories or going into dark places.

123sheepdip

Abba987 wrote: »

I'm sorry to jump in. I've suffered depression on and off all my life. My 14 year old daughter wants to die. Medication is not helping. Nothing is helping. We're 18 months down the road now and nothing is getting better. I never believed she would actually do it but it's so hopeless maybe she will. Is there any hope of her getting better ? Has anyone experienced this?

I feel I am having a breakdown at this stage but I can't show it

I've no constructive advice to offer and I've not been in this situation but I hope you are getting support for yourself as the strain of keeping 'the best side out' for your daughter must be immense.

Abba987

123sheepdip wrote: »

I've no constructive advice to offer and I've not been in this situation but I hope you are getting support for yourself as the strain of keeping 'the best side out' for your daughter must be immense.

Psych last week told me im no good to her when I'm a wreck myself.... in a nicer way.

Thank you for reply.

The social anxiety side of things is really hard too. She wont be getting better lying in the bed

Abba987

One More Toy wrote: »

Has the doctor spoke about lithium? It worked wonders for me

No. It's all been very slow with medication which I can understand being children but it's literally life and death here

BohsCeltic

Only home now, stuck in court from just after 10am. I was second on the list but my barrister was late so it was put till the end.

I felt like running out of the place being stuck there for so long.

But it's all done now and i can move forward but not in a car lol.

One More Toy

Missed my mock exam due to a fcuking cold, couldn't face leaving the house, will be gobbling strepsils all night

BohsCeltic

One More Toy wrote: »

Missed my mock exam due to a fcuking cold, couldn't face leaving the house, will be gobbling strepsils all night

Ah crap. It seems to be going around a lot now. Still smothering myself a bit. Trying to get more vitamins into me. Maybe a hot whiskey for a night cap ?

One More Toy

BohsCeltic wrote: »

Ah crap. It seems to be going around a lot now. Still smothering myself a bit. Trying to get more vitamins into me. Maybe a hot whiskey for a night cap ?

Would love one but trying to stay away from the drink!

Skybirdjb

One More Toy wrote: »

Missed my mock exam due to a fcuking cold, couldn't face leaving the house, will be gobbling strepsils all night

Oh no
I had that a few weeks ago as did the rest of the house - it's a horrible dose

123sheepdip

Abba987 wrote: »

Psych last week told me im no good to her when I'm a wreck myself.... in a nicer way.

Thank you for reply.

The social anxiety side of things is really hard too. She wont be getting better lying in the bed

It must be so hard for you both. I find meeting friends for a chat is a real tonic, if she's unable to do that, it's a worry for you. I hope you have the support of family and friends.

lbc2019

Work today, went well. Very confident about my decision making. 1/2 price fish and chip day so treated my sister to a fish supper!

BohsCeltic

How's everyone doing today ?