Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

romekzadra · 29-04-2026 08:37PM

I’ve never had depression—only severe stress and one episode of burnout. Right now, surprisingly, I feel quite stable.

Gremlinertia · 29-04-2026 09:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124430849#Comment_124430849

For some it can be a temporary experience like recovering from an injury - I hope you will be free and content in future but I'm glad you know this place exists if you need

Meeoow · 04-05-2026 04:19PM

Still in bed. Need to pee and would like a cup of tea. Can't even drag myself out of bed today. Finding it hard to get motivated.

New Home · 04-05-2026 04:41PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124443218#Comment_124443218

When I'm in that deep of a funk, I normally pretend I'm getting up to make a cup of tea for a pretend someone I care about that needs it. It usually works.

RabbleRouser2k · 07-05-2026 04:54AM

My Dad's anniversary was the 5th May. 19 years imagine. Woke up to find I'd chipped a tooth. Dunno how, but I think that was on my mind. But now it's trying to get the finances in order to pay for dental work. Everything is so expensive now, that it's an annoying burden.

And then I try and sit down, to just do some stuff and I found myself distracted. I made a few phone-calls, to relatives. Folks who knew Mum and Dad. You['d think talking would help. Even my last therapy session, about a week ago, I feel like it didn't quite connect. My therapist was more discussing things, and I just think I felt like things went in more of a tangent to world events, rather than therapy.

I know at times I feel like a hamster in a wheel that just goes over and over things. Like no matter what someone says, or what compliments people make, I don't believe it. It's like I feel like folks are lying.

RobbingBandit · 07-05-2026 05:01AM

How do I fight when all I do is lose, how do I continue when I can't even talk about how I feel

Today is starting like every day has for however long I can remember. Too much hurt and pain, no respite and everything I cared about is gone or out of reach.

When can I stop, when will this end?

Gremlinertia · 07-05-2026 06:05AM

Finding it monumentally difficult to put one foot in front of the other. Brain is doing a kind of 'manic rumination' for want of a better way to describe it.. I am in pain, distracted and angry. I wish I could just have a few hours off.

Meeoow · 07-05-2026 08:37PM

It doesn't end. Just periods of okayishness, then not cleaning the house, then not getting out of bed, then not showering. Then another period of okayishness. Rinse and repeat.

Gremlinertia · 07-05-2026 09:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124451422#Comment_124451422

Maybe for a lot of us but there are plenty who get a temporary illness - id be hesitant to say once you're down that's it for life even though I feel the same way as you about things

Long story short - it's all very individual - if I didn't hold on to knowledge like that I don't know where I would be

Gremlinertia · 11-05-2026 06:02AM

In the gym, definitely going to be sore tomorrow - had an exceptionally vicious anger hit me earlier. Going to need to talk that out. Professionally no doubt, kinda crap that makes me more angry. Ffs it doesn't quit sometimes

davidleo7557 · 18-05-2026 03:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057564333/anxiety-and-depression-thread-please-read-op

Thanks for setting this out clearly.

It’s really helpful to have a space where people can talk openly, but also with clear boundaries so vulnerable posts get directed to the right support.

Appreciate the work the mods do to keep things safe.

New Home · 18-05-2026 10:05PM

I've just come across this, I hope it can help someone.

spurcell1 · 28-05-2026 11:53AM

Spravato/Esketamine is licensed for use in Ireland. Does anyone know of any places that provide this treatment? The only one I could find is Neuromedclinic but they are not offering this service until later in the year.

I have tried 3 different antidepressants and none have worked so I am trying to research what other options are out there.

Gremlinertia · 28-05-2026 12:25PM

There's a way to go with trying the normal meds plus the various combinations yet for you if you're through three. Sadly it took me years to adjust and taper but then again I'm a lifer with this

Dazler97 · 31-05-2026 12:08AM

4 weeks in pats getting their slowly , still feeling meh 😒 but I know it will be a long and upsetting road ahead talking about things but I will get there

Gremlinertia · 31-05-2026 03:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124513486#Comment_124513486

Well done to you. It's very brave to take that step and braver again to be clear that there's hard times ahead

Dazler97 · 31-05-2026 08:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124514432#Comment_124514432

absolutely it’s gonna get worse before the better fingers crossed 🤞

Willie Power · 03-06-2026 08:54PM

I was on 28 x 5mg diazepam for 20 years.

This year I've halved it to 28 x 2.5mg. My psych wants to wean me off completely. I'm very anxious about that, as the diazepam helps me sleep if I've a big day ahead. I tend to use it every 4 days or so.

I hope to ask my GP to retain the 2.5mg x 28 monthly dose, regardless of the specialist. I wonder has anyone had such an experience?

Wanderer78 · 04-06-2026 10:55AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124522220#Comment_124522220

been experimenting with phenergan in regards sleep issues, might be worth trying, it can make you extremely drowsy though, and thats on a very small amount, quarter of a tablet for me

RabbleRouser2k · 12-06-2026 11:41PM

Had a rough week this week. Routine blood tests were slow coming back, which had me thinking the worst. That they took place on the sixth month mark of my Mum's passing only added to things. I catastrophized everything. I got the results, and have to make a few lifestyle changes that I hope will fix things. (I don't smoke or drink excessively, so it's just little things).

But then I was working on a project, paid work, that made my sleep habit go to crap. And then, when I seem to get busy, focus on something, the 'grief' returns. Once it's all finished.

And it came back like a monster. It really decided to slap me around. My sleep pattern, my energy, waking up at the early hours of the morning, and working for extensive hours. A depressive episode, no doubt. I set up a therapy appointment, it was taking ages though because while I was doing it online, the site was having issues. Had to make an appointment on the phone today.

When my brain gets stressed, it goes into disaster mode. And it did it again. Hate that noise.

Gremlinertia · 13-06-2026 01:58PM

I've ruminated and catastrophised as far back as I can remember, even when I like 6 years old. It is the most draining and upsetting thing. Despite a DBT course to help with triggers and reactions I still can't engage the skills to derail the thinking in time..

However I've managed to handle the critic's voice in my head a little better which has helped a bit.

I hope you managed a good rest overnight and are feeling at least a little calmer today.

Wanderer78 · 13-06-2026 02:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124548131#Comment_124548131

never done dbt, but ive heard great things about it

Gremlinertia · 13-06-2026 02:05PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124548138#Comment_124548138

You have to properly 'buy in' I'm a terrible cynic so the first few sessions about mindfulness and loving yourself had me doubting I'd be able to take it seriously but it got much more engaging as it went on..

Wanderer78 · 13-06-2026 02:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124548146#Comment_124548146

ah i heard thats common enough, but most, if not all therapy requires buy in, in order to truly work

RabbleRouser2k · 19-06-2026 01:11AM

Got up Wednesday, earlier than usual for me. And my brain decided to kick the crap out of me. My focus went to crap, and it just started to drain my energy. Tried to do some work, but just said 'to heck with this' and got so tired very early on. Went to be earlier than I usually do. Couldn't do anything productive.

It's a real crap shoot as to what each day will bring. And some days, some days you get a drubbing.

halfpastneverr · 19-06-2026 04:27AM

I was referred to HSE community team from my GP after ending up in hospital a few weeks ago. I saw a really nice psychiatrist there for nearly an hour the first time I went, but every other time I've gone back its been different doctors for less than 10 mins who just fire more meds at me. I am on an antidepressant and an antipsychotic and all they make me want to do is sleep and eat and also am very forgetful, I have lost 3 sets of keys and my wallet so far. I am due to go back to work next week and I am worried about how I will cope in this state.

Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

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