Anxiety and depression thread (Please read OP)

One More Toy wrote: »

Hope you have a well deserved great time!

Thanks so much your very kind . How are u feeling ???

I'm sitting on the balcony in the Algarve in Portugal in the sun.
Have all my good friends around me too but still feel meh .

Wedding is at 3. I won't be staying too long but my friends already know that so a bit less anxious.

I made the flight alone so I know I have some motivation in me.

BohsCeltic wrote: »

I'm sitting on the balcony in the Algarve in Portugal in the sun.
Have all my good friends around me too but still feel meh .

Wedding is at 3. I won't be staying too long but my friends already know that so a bit less anxious.

I made the flight alone so I know I have some motivation in me.

Well done on the flight I hope you have a lovely day you deserve it !

Well I had a great day at the wedding. It's nice being surrounded by good people and the weather was fantastic.

I stayed until about 11pm. Had loads of food and the venue was really spectacular.

Awake now because drunk english people banging doors in hotel. Grrr

Sunset BBQ on the beach later. Testing myself again ha ha.
But I am actually feeling confident about this because I know my friends will make me laugh which helps so much.

Had a text from the ex too earlier but it didn't put me down.

BohsCeltic wrote: »

Sunset BBQ on the beach later. Testing myself again ha ha.
But I am actually feeling confident about this because I know my friends will make me laugh which helps so much.

Had a text from the ex too earlier but it didn't put me down.

Oh that sounds lovely enjoy !!

TG1 wrote: »

123sheepdip wrote: »

Hey TG1 how you doing ?

Hey, good, went back to my old dose, but still feeling ok about it. I've had a lot of change recently, so I'll stay on the high dose for another few months and try again when life has settled down a bit.

Have had a couple of rough weeks but back on track now I think!

Sounds like you made the right choice. Tapering when things are not on an even keel in your life just complicates things. Hope you've got the worst behind you.

I don't know what the feck is going on. In Portugal and everywhere there was Buddha statues. Now I am sitting in Faro airport and a song comes on. Her favourite song.

It's like I can't escape it.

BohsCeltic wrote: »

After a great weekend and feeling good i get the news that my step brother has passed away. Then today my Mother said she needs to talk to me. She broke down in tears .My Aunt who was like a 2nd Mother to me got news that Doctors can do more more and she only has a few weeks left to live.

Just when you are starting to feel better life just seems to throw more crap at you

Sorry to hear about that awful news

BohsCeltic wrote: »

Just when you are starting to feel better life just seems to throw more crap at you

Sorry to hear your news. I hope you are handling things.


Its funny how things all can come at once. You think you are getting a handle on things and then bang. I suffered quiet badly with depression/anxiety, a lot to do with a hugely under active thyroid. I've been one of the luckier ones over the last 18 - 24 months that no longer need meds for the depression/anxiety, have managed the things that have come up. However a couple things have all come at once with me, both sibling, baby daughter, love life, finances, all within 48hrs, thats left me with that "white noise" constant brain chatter and lack of energy/desire for anything feeling.


When life wants to test you, it certainly knows how too. While you have a lot going on at the moment, be proud of yourself for that great weekend you just had, remember there will be loads more of them, even with the challenges directly ahead. Talk to friends and family.

BohsCeltic wrote: »

I have big decisions to make, and i hope i am going to make the right ones. That is moving forward and trying to enjoy my life like i used to.

I wont say Im doing good right now, this is the thing, although rare now its comes and hits you like a train.

The above all sounds positive, despite the other items that are going on in your life. Keep up the good work and try and focus on the good things. I gave up drink almost 2 years ago now (except for xmas dinner) best choice I ever made, both mental and physical health. Not for everyone, but certainly loving life much better without it.

Feel so alone today and sad and I should be having a nice day on my birthday
How's everyone today ??

Skybirdjb wrote: »

Feel so alone today and sad and I should be having a nice day on my birthday
How's everyone today ??

Happy Birthday!! Why not treat yourself to something special in honour of the day. Don't dwell on the negatives .. open up to those who reach out with love to you today. Xx

Thanks guys great words there from ye all . Day got a bit better when my husband got home from work !

Happy Birthday.

I was just looking at a video that was on FB. Brought tears to my eyes. But it gave me hope. Feeling so low but i am going to try eat something and bring my dogs for a walk soon.

Have to fight this battle that no one can really see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2NRbPuJ6OQ

One More Toy wrote: »

How's everyone doing this evening?

Going to throw this one out there today. I'm lonely as hell today. Relationship that was going down the route of proposing next month ended and finished due to an ex being vindictive and jealous. (Should be in personal issues :-) ). Its triggered my anxiety a huge amount as its something that's out of the blue, uncontrolled. It's the uncertainty of what's next, how things will pan out and my own desire to plan. Now everytime I get a text or email i worry what it is.

I'd been doing really well with controlling all the little aspects of things, the little triggers that caused my depression and anxiety, but this feels like something that's too big to handle.

Hows yourself?

Sorry to hear that grem and veg


I'm not great, appetite has gone completely and lonely until Tuesday

Gremlinertia wrote: »

Struggling a bit, pain issues contributing to bad mood and intrusive thoughts but battling away..

How are you doing?

Pain is such a trigger isn't it ? I always say if I could get my physical issues sorted my head would be so much better . Sitting with my hot water bottle on my back now and it's roasting

kodaline78 wrote: »

Hi All,

I have been on a high dose of Effexxor for the last number of years. While it has been hugely beneficial in treating my Anxiety and Depression I feel that it has somewhat dulled my senses and affected my motivation and drive in a big way. A real sense of Apathy has set in about importance issues like my finances, accommodation , changing my car its like i put everything on the backburner and it is so ingrained that I see this as being normal. I have never held a job for longer than 18 months and am in my early forties and while i feel that anti depressants took away a lot of the pain and suffering it has affected my drive and motivation. Apologies if this makes no sense. Any advice/ opinions.

I am the same with motivation. Everything just seems like hard work. I went from being a good diy man at home to just being lazy.
Even going on holiday just feels like a chore where before i could barely sleep at night due to the excitement. That has just seemed to have vanished now.

I've been out sick for over a year now but have been in the company for over 7 years. I know i need to get back working, for financial reason and get back to a normal routine.
My job have been very good to me. But my Doctor said maybe i should change jobs and environment.

My head is melted thinking what to do. I have a job offer abroad but worry about missing family and friends and my dogs but it might help me.

Its a hard thing to think about doing.