Just so you know i am thinking of you. I went off but had to pop back. No one can say anything you haven't heard a hundred times but maybe it helps to get a kind word.
@ilovepizza21 What is what you can't do anymore? I hope you are better than you were on the 28th.
You have just gone through 2 major stressors in your life; moving and divorce. Not knowing the details, my interpretation might be incorrect-this might be the big new adventure for you, but have you mourned your past relationship? It's natural to be anxious about embarking on a new stage in your life, but some feelings might be lingering. I'm not the greatest at letting my emotions flow, because I love to pack that crap in a box in my head and ignore it.
When it rains it pours eh? It's a cliche, but one day at a time. Not wanting to be alive is as low as it gets, even if you do have help. Take care of yourself.
Yes, anxiety and depression are often linked. Been on the medication roundabout myself. I bloody loved Paxil and that bitch made me sweat like the worst menopause going. I stayed on it for a good year and a bit with the sweating and my shrink questioned why I didn't ask for a change sooner. Umm, because I am so desperate to feel normal and functional, duh.
What are they good for? Jesus, they didn't offer you ECT? Ketamine? DBT? A psychopharmocologist who specializes in medication combinations? It is really frustrating when you (the patient) has to do all the bloody work, like you don't have enough going on.
I think I'm going to need to my son has got worse, I keep asking for help no one is helping his dad Has refused. Yesterday police were called not by myself this time because he kicked off. I'm an idiot and didn't press chargers this time I know I should off but I just couldn't. While the police where here I explained the last few years and the women said did you report the abuse from dad. She said maybe you should. So I think maybe the time is right because his son is becoming him. I am looking into getting a section 20 on my son (he basically goes into care). I won't lie police where brilliant last night when I mentioned to dad my plans for our son and presses chargers on him I was told I need to grow up, I'm and idiot & look in a mirror and how I turn everything round onto him. I'm at my witsend I really am. I feel so alone and just wish I wasn't here tbh
Sorry if I've caused problemsWow really? This is a safe thread, why are you here?? I wasn't offended, I was trying to help, go back to your words of wisdom in other threads, Ive always found you very abrupt, and sometimes I've agreed with you, but tonight, I don't get why you've targeted me, on a depression thread
This sounds really difficult, I’m so sorry! Please know it’s not your fault and you are doing your best. Hope you find a solution soon 🤍
No problem! Hope you feel better soon
Oh my love. Last night must have been impossible. I am so glad you are here today to write that post. xxxSending you massive Hugs Polly remember your stronger then you think and with the meds decreased it will get worse b4 it gets better and always remember this feeling doesn't last (easier said then done i know). try and do one little thing a day that makes you feel you've achieved something even if that one thing is drinking a hot tea or having a piss in peace. You've got this you beautiful human 🫂
But I get how you feel I'm the same last night I sat there last night with a bottle of vodka and aload of pills I just felt I'm better not here (I know I'm not) I'm not sleeping, I just feel exhausted and so weak I was in a good place then bam I think of something or someone will say something. And I feel I'm back in the gutter. I wish my good days last more then my bad days I feel there is no give up. I did what you said and bought some flowers it didn't help as much as I hoped though. (Sorry for the rant)
Hope all you lovely people are doing okay sending love and hugs too you all 🫂
I get the exact same! Usually what sort of works for me is doing something to shock my system so right now I go outside to breathe in some of the freezing cold air, the sensation snaps me out of the daze if that makes sense. You could also try splashing your face with really cold water, or putting the inside of your wrist under the cold tap for a while is effective. If I’m out and about I like to carry sour sweets or really minty gum to get the same effect. Hope this helps xHi, I don't know about gummies, but it is possible to get some meds as liquids if you ask your GP.
Does anyone have any panic attack tips? I know this is a depression thread, but I've been having panic attacks nearly every day for months now and it's so hard to calm down. I got a referral for support, but it's not until February. My heart beats so fast I get scared it's a heart attack. I feel like I can't breathe, I get a weird hot/cold flush sensation, start shaking, go lightheaded, get muscle pains from the tensing. It takes nothing to set the adrenaline off and it's not a pleasant adrenaline rush. Usually I listen to music, go online for distraction, or if I'm at home I sometimes lie down in bed with a hot water bottle. Those things can help but not always and I wish it was easier. I get breathing problems a lot with anxiety but I'm no good at breathing exercises.
Gorgeous girl xYes she’s a springer. She’s a real beauty, and the most wonderful temperament. She came into my life at the perfect time and I will be forever thankful for her.
That made me laugh! Dog forever here now, no man again
You really are a lovely soulI got what you meant
Youre like me, it's called being a pessimistic, you always expect the worst, and most of the time that happens, every time I think I'm having an okish day, doesn't take long before it goes wrong, but sending
to you lovely folks on here, you're so supportive x
Angry and upset isn’t good
Hope you manage some rest, if not sleep xSorry to hear lovely you're going through a bad time, insomnia is a bitch, it's hard enough to function when you're in a dark head space, made even worse without sleep. I really hope you get the help you need soon x
Thank you so so much! I was too afraid to start it last night so tonight will be night 1. You are absolutely right. I never thought about it like that. People rarely go to the bother of writing a review to rave about a product. That's a really helpful insight and I will keep that in mindGosh. I was the same. I had been on it for over a decade. Felt better and brighter. Got cocky, I guess. Came off it and then some unexpected life events rendered me entirely unable to stay afloat. I was really surprised by how strongly I reacted to reintroducing it. I didn’t have that reaction the first time around. My anxiety is still present but the edge has been taken off. Doc recommending I try something else to better manage it but i am
Terrified of starting from scratch again with an unknown. Sometimes the cure can feel worse than the disease.
please remember when doing your research of people’s personal experiences, folk are far far more inclined to write about bad experiences than good. The general consensus will look very skewed. If something is going well then you’re not likely to go online and talk about it. You won’t see word of all the people thriving.
Best of luck with it and keep us posted
Aww well done. You should be proud of yourself. I hope it's a weight lifted.
I will be interested to see how you get on with these. I only took one and slept for 24 hours!
