General Chat

Hello everyone, never got to put pooter on yesterday after early morning, so surprised at how many have added. There are a lot of troubled people out there, as well as being an invisible illness it's also a scary one, I thought I was losing my mind at one point. I got frightened of people, wouldn't go out unless forced, and lost interest in my grandchildren, which to anyone who has grandchildren will know that's nearly impossible. Thanks to my husband who noticed I never smiled, never played practical jokes on him (childish but I can't resist), lost interest in my family tree which usually I worked on every day. He knew there was something terribly wrong and took steps to help me. I had no idea, I thought I was just fed up with all my illnesses piling up one on top of another. So please, anyone who feels down or if other people tell you to see a doctor, please go. I have a long way to go yet but my black cloud is getting lighter.
I wish I could wave a magic wand for you all, unfortunately I can't.

Caz xx

Hi Mary, hope you are ok.
Off to bed in a mo, will catch up with you tomorrow - well,Monday evening/night, it is still today til I have slept,i.e. Sunday lol

Lizx

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Ann I read what you put and think I wish I thought of that. Maybe when my head is clearer I will think faster, and be of more help to others. xx

Sue that is so sad.

I'd also give up work if I could. But on the other hand it does force me out of bed and I have to get motivated. I was on holiday last week and hardly moved out of the house. But I did talk to people on here! I was so ill five months ago I was like a zombie.

I was a very sensitive child ( still am) and took any comment to heart. My parents didn't notice this. My sister was always the one who was pretty, funny, cute, their rosebud! I was just there, never seemed to hear nice things about me except I was a good girl. I was too frightened to be anything other!! I was a nervouse wreck really. Now I'm scared of my own shadow!

The good days are getting more than the bad ones now.

But agree it's life style that is so stressful, never seem to get anything done to a high enough standard cos there is always so many other things need doing, and not enough time.

Carole xx

I had a complete breakdown 2004 after losing two brothers and a sister in 12 weeks. I still take antidepressants and have bouts of 'why am I bothering' days. My kids keep me going frankly and although I adore hubby he doesn't understand what depression is all about.

Most of my friends have also gone through something related to depression, some for no particular reason. I think that the lives we lead certainly don't help with the everyday stress. If I could afford to ditch work I would cos that gives me headaches every day...lol

Sue xx


Edited to add: my mother died when I was 8, I had 2 step mothers from hell (no joke). My father didn't like any of his children (no one actually grieved when he died) and all five children were left with one sort of compulsive disorder, alcholol, gambling, etc. and all of us suffered with mental problems at one time or other. I can't say he was to blame but he certainly didn't help!

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Tina was asking about Fluoxetine - well it is in the same family as Citalopram, Sertraline and Paroxetine if that is any help. I have a BNF book which is the one doctors use to prescribe drugs

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Hi Dave - well it was Carole who thought to start the thread after people came on the Greek Tragedy - Mental Illness one I started. I think this is a very valuable thread and has encouraged some "timid" people to speak out and hopefully have been encouraged to seek help

Ann XXX

well that really is so very kind of you Carole - I just like to try and help - ain't an expert by any means - just old so got a bit of experience of life!!

Ann XXXX

I'd like to say thank you to Ann of Green Gables for all her post's which make so much sense.

Thanks Ann xxx

must be hard for those of you who work i cant even imagine holding down a job.
being a full time carer i get to avoid trips most days and struggle on a good day to get as much done as i can. but putting off the tasks does feel like im giving in to the problem stupid thing is when im in the car i love it im relaxed and glad to get out its just going out in itself and the task in hand once i get there the car is almost a safe haven like home

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Depression unlike some ilnesses you cant see unlike a broken leg or bad back etc. we learn to struggle on and hide it i do sometimes wonder when struggling around a supermarket with hubby trudging behind just how many others feel the same going through the motions finding buying bread and milk more of a chore than some find xmas shopping. one thing being on here has helped with is the fact that next time im in the queue i will no im prob not alone in wishing the checkout would move faster b4 i can cope with the panics no longer and im not the only one desperatly seeking the solice of the car then home..

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This is a BRILLIANT thread. I read it every day, so much compassion and help, whatever has caused our depression, we can all help each other.


Caz xxxx

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I am on 10mg of Citalopram and have been since just before xmas.

Doc wanted me to take something some years ago but I turned him down. This time I decided I needed help.

Thank you for this thread