Cold comfort when you're in the throes of it , Comrade, but try to remind yourself  you'll come out the other end of it , as you have before - easy to lose sight of that when you're so low though .

 

Hope it passes soon x

I hope you feel brighter again soon Comrade , and that life returns to a more even keel ...

I've always known wot i wanted

But, as you say, I find it futuile pursuing the virtually unobtainable

Life is mostly futile aint it and money (or lack of it) so often a limiting factor

I have every sympathy/understanding Comrade

Comrade, can you chat to your GP about your feelings, s/he may be able to help? Apologies if you've already done so.

I hope that things get better for you soon.

Comrade if you do not prefer precriptive medications may i suggest St. John's Wort - a herb well renowned for its antidepressant qualities and minimal side effects, if any.

Please check with your GP first, however and best wishes.

Comrade . Hope things brighten up soon.

Comrade  

Comrade, I hope you feel better soon.  

Comrade I hope things get better for you 

There is help out there - you don't need to suffer it alone. If you have a good GP you could chat to them about it. Also its not the end of the world to go onto meds to help you through. Depression meds are getting better as they increasingly fine tune them.

 

Keep us posted how you are.

I agree.  I have been thinking about your thread all day Comrade and what I really want to say is, in your OP it sounded like you were trying to be strong.  Depression is an illness and you will need help from time to time, whether someone to share your feelings with or medication, or both.  Please please don't feel that you have to just soldier on and that it's weak to give in to it.

depression is a sneaky little b*stard,sometimes it creeps up and bites ya arse when you dont expect it

it could be summat daft to trigger it, maybe you cant find your remote control or youve ran out of milk but your brain tells you its a major fail and then youre off, over thinking everything, analyzing, wondering if you did something different would YOU be different

you most likely wouldnt be different, i think depression is sometimes hereditary and you dont even know youve inherited it until something happens and starts it off

worrying isnt a weakness, it shows youve got a bit of heart and caring in ya, the way forward is to channel all them negative thoughts into something that keeps your brain occupied, dont give the brain time to worry, train your brain to think in a different way, go to the library and get a book on *cognitive behavioral therapy* and see if that could help

just cos depression isnt a physical condition ie a cast on a broken leg, people can find it hard to understand it cos they cant see it

but the reality is that it exsists

so have a think about positive things, write things down that you want to do, then tick off the ones that you think you COULD do and have a go

we're a planet with 7 billion people on it and youre occupying a little piece of it,its all yours, so make it worthwhile for yourself

just try and think different 

 

and all the best mate

I just want to echo this, 

There was a two-year period recently during which four close friends of mine were all diagnosed with clinical depression. I can assure you that there is help out there, friends will rally-round, and it's not a sign of weakness to ask...

I echo what the others say..    especially Squiggles & Pirate..  

 

I've suffered from it, and it still makes me cringe to admit it..    cos of feeling like this I didn't seek help and consequently suffered for a lot longer (years longer) than I should have.  I hate that admitting I have suffered it still makes me cringe, I know its wrong that I am embarrassed about it

 

Its not weakness to seek help..  its actually the brave thing to do. 

 

You're not alone Comrade...   its a shitty condition and when you have it you can feel so very alone...  but you're not 

 

Go to the quack & see if they can do anything to help you xx

Thank you everyone,

 

I've suffered from it for a while but sometimes it can be more difficult to cope with than at other times.

 

I've never been able to persist with meds due to the side effects, I'm thinking counseling may be the route to take.

 

 

I just want to echo what Pirate said...which he did brilliantly, it effects more lives than you'll ever realise. Hope you feel chipper soon 

Yes.... and I would certainly speak to your doctor about trying counselling Comrade

I agree that what pirate & squiggle have posted, is all very good advice. Please know that you can come here anytime and sound off about anything, we're all willing to lend an ear and support you. I'm pretty sure I had depression for 4 years about 17 years ago, it's only looking back with hindsight that I see it. If only I could go back in time and tell myself what I now know.. There are so many things you can do to help, I'm a fan of yoga, and I love a nice walk to clear my head. Regular exercise really helps and it need not be strenuous. The health shops have some wonderful natural remedies to help too. I still get anxiety so I always carry a bottle of lavender oil in my bag, and bach's rescue remedy is very calming I wish you well, and I hope you're soon feeling great

Wow, go pirate.

I was going to say something very similar, but much less eloquently. I've been feeling fine for weeks and suddenly literally 2 minutes ago, that feeling of someone punching my stomach has arrived and I have to deal with it, just hope it will be gone by morning.

Going to stick this link on again..

 

http://www.llttf.com/

 

The site requires that you sign up ( free) but it's got some really good stuff on it, really useful resources ( CBT -based) 

Thank you everyone and sorry for whinging.

 

 

You're not whinging you're sharing and we like it that you do

 

Everyone needs a whinge sometimes (I don't actually think it was a whinge). There is nothing wrong with asking for advice .................this is a great place to come as there are people with all different opinions and experiences all under one roof.

 

No need to apologise I just hope you're soon feeling better and that some of the above ^^^^^^ helped.

I second what Soozy and Squiggle said Comrade ... And hope you are feeling a little better now

Just heard this on the radio and thought of you 

 

thanks

its bloody hard work this state of mind that can engulf you

i got depressed and once (many years ago)

i was stuck in the house for nearly 2 years cos i was scared to go out

but you sorta get used to it and find your own way to get over it

dont tell anyone i told you that

i sorta understand depression/OCD/ or bad nerves as it was called years back